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Colorful Swirl Cookies


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  • Author: Baker's Delight
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

These vibrant colorful swirl cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. Perfectly sweet with a delightful look!


Ingredients

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  • 225 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 315 g all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Red food coloring
  • Green food coloring

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough – Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  2. Add Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until dough forms.
  3. Divide & Color – Divide dough in half. Color one half red and the other green. Wrap each portion and chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll & Layer – Roll each dough portion into a rectangle between parchment paper. Stack red dough on top of green dough and gently press together.
  5. Form the Log – Roll tightly into a log. Wrap and chill for another 30 minutes.
  6. Slice & Bake – Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Slice dough into ½-inch rounds and place on a lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake – Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but not browned. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes

  • Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easy creaming.
  • Feel free to experiment with other colors for festive occasions!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg