Magical Spiral Cookies
These Magical Spiral Cookies are a delightful treat, featuring vibrant colors and a delicious blend of vanilla and almond flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened Let butter soften at room temperature.
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 3 cups All-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
Coloring and Decoration
- 1 tablespoon Purple gel food coloring
- 1 tablespoon Black gel food coloring
- 1 cup Sprinkles For topping before baking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and let the butter soften at room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then pour in the milk and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Flavor and Color
- Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts. Add purple gel food coloring to one part and black gel food coloring to the other, mixing until desired color is achieved.
Forming Cookies
- Roll the purple dough out between sheets of parchment paper to about ¼ inch thick. Repeat with the black dough.
- Layer the black dough on top of the purple dough and carefully roll into a log.
- Slice the rolled dough into rounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle colored sprinkles on top.
Baking
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until set.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or refrigerate for up to two weeks. Can be frozen for up to three months.