Magical Spiral Cookies Treat (Printable Version)
Whimsical, colorful cookies with a buttery almond-vanilla base and playful sprinkles. #butterycookies #spirals #dessert #bakingfun #colorfulcookies
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
→ Coloring and Decoration
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Purple gel food coloring
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Black gel food coloring
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Purple sprinkles
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Black sprinkles
# Steps:
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Beat unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy in texture.
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Add eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the creamed mixture and blend until fully combined.
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Gradually mix in all-purpose flour on low speed until a cohesive dough forms. Do not overmix.
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Halve the dough evenly. Color one portion with purple gel food coloring and the other with black gel food coloring, mixing until vibrant and uniform.
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Individually roll each colored dough into rectangles of equal size. Layer one rectangle atop the other and gently roll up into a log for a spiral pattern. Lightly twist to emphasize the swirl.
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Wrap the colored log in plastic wrap and chill until firm, about 1 hour. Unwrap, then slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Roll the cookie edges in purple sprinkles for the inside spiral and black sprinkles for the outside edge.
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Arrange cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (177°C) for 10 to 12 minutes until set at the edges. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
# Notes:
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For a more pronounced almond flavor, increase the quantity of almond extract as desired.