Description
Delicious and festive Halloween Pinwheel Cookies that are perfect for celebrating the spooky season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup orange food coloring
- 1/2 cup black food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into three equal parts. Leave one part plain, color one part with orange food coloring, and the other with black food coloring.
- Roll out each colored dough between two sheets of parchment paper into rectangles.
- Layer the colored doughs on top of each other, starting with the plain dough, then orange, and finally black.
- Roll the layered dough tightly into a log and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice the log into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to chill the dough well to prevent it from spreading while baking.
- Feel free to add sprinkles on top before baking for extra decoration.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American