Description
These colorful pinwheel sugar cookies are visually appealing and delicious, perfect for Halloween and festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- Food coloring (gel or liquid)
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two or three equal portions and color each with different shades of food coloring.
- Chill the colored dough portions in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Roll out each color separately into rectangles and layer them on top of each other, pressing gently.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill again for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and slice the log into ¼-inch thick rounds.
- Place the rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
Notes
For vibrant colors, use gel food coloring to avoid altering dough consistency. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, Halloween dessert, pinwheel cookies, festive cookies