Description
Delightful and colorful pinwheel sugar cookies perfect for Halloween festivities, soft and chewy with a fun twist!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (orange, black, green, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then stir in the vanilla.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix into the butter mixture until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half and color one half with food coloring.
- Roll out each dough separately on parchment paper until rectangular sheets are formed.
- Layer the colored doughs, roll them up tightly, and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Slice into ¼ inch thick rounds and bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
These cookies can be served with whipped cream or chocolate drizzle for extra fun.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Halloween, cookies, pinwheel cookies, dessert, baking