Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cream 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar in a large bowl until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract, mixing until combined. Gradually add 3 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into three portions. Tint one portion purple and keep one plain (white). Divide the other portion in half and color one half black.
- Roll black dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Roll out the white dough to a similar size, stack it on top of the black dough, and lightly roll together to adhere.
- Roll the purple dough into a rectangle the same size as the black and white layers. Sprinkle purple sprinkles evenly over the purple dough, then roll into a log shape.
- Place the purple log at one end of the black and white dough, and carefully roll it up to create a spiral. Maintain even pressure to avoid squishing the log.
- Coat the spiral log with black or chocolate sprinkles, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the log into 1/2 inch thick rounds and arrange on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for about 10 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
Notes
Chilling the dough is key for clean-cut spirals. Use gel colors for vibrant shades, and ensure even thickness when rolling dough.
