Whimsical Spiral Cookies Bursting with Color
Colorful spiral cookies made with buttery sugar cookie dough — perfect for parties, holidays, or baking with kids.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 30–36 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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Gel food coloring (2–3 colors of choice)
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Optional: Sprinkles or edible glitter for garnish
Instructions
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Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in egg and vanilla.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
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Divide dough into 2 or 3 portions. Tint each with gel food coloring.
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Roll each dough portion into even rectangles (~¼ inch thick). Stack, then roll into a log from the long side.
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Wrap in plastic and chill for 2+ hours.
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Slice into ¼-inch rounds. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes. Cool before serving.
Notes
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Dough can be made ahead and chilled for up to 3 days.
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Freeze the log for up to 3 months.
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Experiment with seasonal colors and flavors.