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Spooky Halloween Pinwheel Sugar Cookies

Delightful and colorful cookies that capture the spirit of Halloween, perfect for parties or sharing with loved ones.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 2.5 cups 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 0.75 teaspoon 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 cup 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened Must be at room temperature
  • 1 cup 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or almond extract for a twist) Optional flavor twist
  • Gel food coloring in orange, purple, and black For coloring the dough
  • Optional: colored sanding sugar or Halloween sprinkles For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla (or almond) extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a cohesive dough forms.
  6. Divide the dough into three equal portions and tint each with a different gel food color.
  7. Roll each colored dough into a thin sheet and stack them on top of each other.
  8. Gently roll the stack into a log and slice into pinwheel shapes.
Baking
  1. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on wire racks before serving.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough if it's too soft to roll. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. You can freeze them for longer storage.