Description
Create festive and fun Halloween Pinwheel Cookies with this easy recipe. These soft, buttery cookies feature mesmerizing swirls of Halloween colors and are perfect for parties, gifts, or family baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (orange, purple, black, or green)
- ½ cup Halloween sprinkles (optional, for rolling edges)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together.
- Split the dough into two or three equal portions, depending on how many colors you’d like to use. Tint each portion with gel food coloring. Knead lightly until the color is evenly distributed.
- Roll each colored dough between sheets of parchment paper into equal-sized rectangles, about ¼ inch thick.
- Carefully stack the colored dough layers on top of each other. Starting from the long edge, roll into a tight log, peeling back the parchment as you go. Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight) to firm the dough for clean slicing.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the dough into ¼-inch rounds. If desired, roll the edges in Halloween sprinkles for extra decoration.
- Place slices on a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set but not browned.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill dough thoroughly for neat swirls and easier slicing.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant, spooky colors.
- Trim edges before rolling for even pinwheels.
- Work quickly; if dough softens, return it to the fridge.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie