Swirl Cookies
Elevate your cookie game with these mesmerizing Swirl Cookies, a stunning sweet treat that combines buttery layers and vibrant colors for both flavor and visual appeal. Perfect for holiday celebrations, themed parties, or simply to indulge your sweet tooth, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat! The recipe begins with a soft sugar cookie dough base, divided and dyed with your choice of food coloring, creating a striking spiral design when rolled together. With a prep time of just 30 minutes and a short bake time, these cookies are a convenient yet show-stopping dessert. Their crisp edges and tender centers make them irresistible, while their eye-catching swirl pattern makes every bite a feast for the eyes. Whether you're impressing guests or delighting your family, these colorful swirl cookies are guaranteed to spark joy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 drops Food coloring
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until the dough comes together.
Divide the dough into two equal parts. Leave one part plain and knead food coloring into the other part until evenly colored.
Roll each portion of dough into flat, even rectangles on parchment paper, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
Place the colored layer on top of the plain layer. Roll them together tightly from one end to form a log, taking care to create a uniform swirl.
Wrap the dough log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or until firm.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Slice the chilled dough log into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place the slices onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your delightful swirl cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 67 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 16 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
