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Magical Spiral Cookies

Magical Spiral Cookies: Whimsical Treats for Every Celebration

These Magical Spiral Cookies are vibrant, creative, and perfect for celebrations, providing a joyful baking experience for all ages.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar or granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Milk can substitute with plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for best results
  • ½ teaspoon Almond Extract optional
For the Structure
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour may vary results
  • ½ teaspoon Salt essential for flavor
For the Color and Decoration
  • 1 drop Purple Gel Food Coloring
  • 1 drop Black Gel Food Coloring
  • ½ cup Purple Sprinkles
  • ½ cup Black/Chocolate Sprinkles

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Plastic wrap
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in eggs and milk until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry mix to butter mixture with vanilla and almond extract.
  5. Divide the dough into three and add colors to each part.
  6. Roll out black and white dough and layer them together.
  7. Roll out purple dough and sprinkle with purple sprinkles, then roll into a log.
  8. Roll the black-and-white dough around the purple log tightly.
  9. Chill the dough log for at least 1 hour wrapped in plastic wrap.
  10. Roll the chilled log in sprinkles, then slice into rounds.
  11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
  12. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and chill the dough before slicing.

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