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Halloween Swirl Sugar Cookies

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These Halloween swirl sugar cookies feature vibrant orange, purple, and black swirls with crunchy sprinkle edges. Soft, buttery, and easy to make, they’re a festive treat perfect for parties, gifting, or family baking fun.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring (black, orange, purple)
  • 1/2 cup (80g) Halloween-themed sprinkles (jimmies, nonpareils, or shaped sprinkles)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes with mixer on medium).
  3. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, scraping sides as needed.
  4. Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide dough evenly into three bowls. Add gel food coloring to each to make one orange, one purple, and one black. Mix until colors are vibrant and even.
  6. On lightly floured parchment, roll each colored dough into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick and 8×5 inches in size.
  7. Stack the rectangles on top of each other. Trim edges if desired. Roll up tightly into a log, starting from the shorter side, using the parchment to help.
  8. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Unwrap dough log and slice into 1/4-inch rounds using a sharp knife.
  10. Pour sprinkles into a shallow bowl and gently roll the edges of each cookie in sprinkles, pressing lightly so they stick.
  11. Arrange cookies on lined baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers look dry but not browned.
  12. Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best swirl definition, chill the dough log thoroughly before slicing. Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors. If sprinkles don’t stick, brush cookie edges with a little water or milk. Cookies can be made gluten-free or vegan with appropriate substitutions. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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