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Spiral Halloween Cookies

Bright orange and black spiral Halloween cookies stacked together, with a few green-accented cookies in the background.
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Spiral Halloween Cookies are vibrant, soft sugar cookies with eye-catching swirls in festive colors like orange, black, purple, and green. Perfect for Halloween parties, gifts, or spooky baking fun.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp orange gel food coloring
  • 1 tsp black gel food coloring
  • Halloween sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cream softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix until a smooth dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough into two equal parts. Add orange coloring to one, and black to the other. Mix each separately.
  6. Shape each dough into a flat rectangle, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  7. Roll out each dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Stack one over the other and trim the edges.
  8. Roll the layered dough into a tight log. Wrap and chill for another hour.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the log into 1/4-inch rounds.
  10. Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until tops are set.
  11. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant results without altering the dough texture.
  • Chill the dough twice—once after mixing, once after forming the log.
  • Roll dough between parchment sheets to prevent sticking.
  • Use a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss for clean cookie slices.
  • Store in airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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