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Magical Spiral Cookies

Magical Spiral Cookies: Colorful Treats to Brighten Your Day

Discover the magic of Magical Spiral Cookies, vibrant treats that add joy to any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with margarine for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar No direct substitute recommended.
  • 2 large Eggs Can replace with flax eggs for a vegan alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Non-dairy milk can also be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Feel free to swap for additional almond extract.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Can be replaced with more vanilla if desired.
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour No gluten-free substitute recommended.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Essential for taste.
Coloring Ingredients
  • 1 bottle Purple Gel Food Coloring Best for vivid effects.
  • 1 bottle Black Gel Food Coloring Avoid liquid food coloring.
  • ½ cup Purple Sprinkles Adds texture and visual appeal.
  • ½ cup Black/Chocolate Sprinkles Choose themed sprinkles for extra cheer.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • sharp knife
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 2 cups of powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add in 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of almond extract, mixing until fully combined.
  3. Gradually stir in 4 cups of all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon of salt until a soft dough forms.
Coloring the Dough
  1. Divide the dough into three equal portions. Color one portion with purple gel food coloring and another with black gel food coloring, leaving the last portion uncolored.
Layering
  1. Roll the black and white dough into rectangles about ¼ inch thick and stack together.
  2. On floured surface, roll out purple dough into a rectangle and sprinkle with purple sprinkles before rolling it into a log.
Assembling the Cookies
  1. Place the purple log at one end of the black and white layered dough and roll it to form a spiral log.
  2. Roll log in purple and black sprinkles and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the log into ¼ inch thick rounds and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are just set.
  2. Let cookies cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the dough is sufficiently chilled before slicing for cleaner swirls. Use a sharp knife to prevent squishing the layers.

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