Description
Halloween Pinwheel Sugar Cookies are a festive treat that will enchant your guests with their vibrant swirls of color and delightful crunch. These easy-to-make cookies combine a soft, chewy center with a colorful exterior, making them perfect for Halloween gatherings or cozy nights in. With simple ingredients and clear instructions, you can create these whimsical desserts that evoke nostalgia and joy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Black food coloring (gel)
- Orange food coloring (gel)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide dough into three portions; color one portion black and another orange using food coloring.
- Roll out each dough portion between parchment paper to about ¼ inch thick.
- Layer the colored doughs and roll tightly into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Slice chilled dough into half-inch rounds and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg