Description
Delightfully festive Halloween Pinwheel Cookies featuring vibrant green and purple swirled dough, perfect for seasonal celebrations. These buttery, tender cookies combine classic flavors with eye-catching colors, making them a fun treat for parties and trick-or-treaters alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Coloring
- Green gel food coloring
- Purple gel food coloring
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to form the cookie dough.
- Divide and Color the Dough: Separate the dough evenly into two portions. Add green gel food coloring to one portion and purple gel food coloring to the other. Knead each portion gently until the colors are evenly incorporated. Wrap each colored dough portion tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Roll the Dough: After chilling, remove both dough portions from the refrigerator. Place the green dough on top of the purple dough and lightly roll them together to create a layered effect. Trim the edges to make neat sides. Carefully roll the layered dough into a tight log shape. Wrap the dough log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another hour to set the shape.
- Slice and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the dough log from the refrigerator and slice it into 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick slices. Arrange the slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened (not melted) to achieve the best dough texture.
- Refrigerating the dough helps make slicing easier and preserves the pinwheel pattern.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without affecting the dough’s consistency.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Optional: Decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter for extra festive flair.
