Description
Delightfully colorful and easy to make, these Magical Spiral Cookies are a festive treat perfect for any occasion. With vibrant swirls and a crisp, slightly chewy texture, they’re a guaranteed crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flourn1 teaspoon baking powdern1/2 teaspoon saltn1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softenedn1 1/2 cups granulated sugarn2 large eggsn1 teaspoon vanilla extractnGel food coloring (red, green, blue, yellow)n1 large egg (for egg wash)n1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.nIn a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.nGradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.nDivide the dough into 4 equal portions. Place each portion in a separate bowl.nAdd a few drops of gel food coloring to each bowl, using a different colour for each. Mix well until the color is evenly distributed throughout the dough.nWrap each portion of coloured dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.nPreheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.nOn a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough into a rectangle about 1/8-inch thick.nStack the dough rectangles on top of each other, trimming the edges to make them even.nStarting from one end, tightly roll up the dough into a log.nWrap the log in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing.nIn a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to make the egg wash.nCut the log into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place the slices on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.nLightly brush the tops of the cookies with the egg wash.nBake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.nLet the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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