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Halloween Pinwheel Cookies

Colorful Halloween Pinwheel Cookies to Delight Your Guests

Delight your guests with these colorful Halloween Pinwheel Cookies that are easy to make and perfect for festive celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs or flaxseed meal mixed with water for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure vanilla for best taste
  • to taste gel food coloring (green and purple) explore other colors for different holidays

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Plastic wrap
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough into two portions, adding gel food coloring to each and kneading until colors are vibrant.
  6. Shape each dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Roll out each dough into rectangles, layer them, and roll tightly to form a log.
  8. Slice into rounds and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  9. Bake at 325°F for about 13-15 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
  10. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.

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