Description
Magical Spiral Cookies are a delightful treat that brings fun and flair to any occasion. Their vibrant layers of purple, black, and white make them visually stunning, while the buttery texture and harmonious blend of vanilla and almond flavors ensure they taste as good as they look. Perfect for Halloween parties, birthday celebrations, or festive gatherings, these cookies are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create these whimsical cookies that are not only a feast for the eyes but also a sweet indulgence everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- Purple gel food coloring
- Black gel food coloring
- Purple sprinkles
- ½ cup black or chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Cream together room temperature butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs and milk until smooth.
- Gradually combine in flour, salt, vanilla extract, and almond extract until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into three portions: tint one purple, leave one white, and color the last black.
- Roll out each dough portion into rectangles; layer them from black to white to purple, adding sprinkles on the top layer.
- Roll tightly into a log shape.
- Slice into rounds and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg