Description
Indulge in the spirit of celebration with these vibrant 4th of July Spiral Cookies! Bursting with red and blue colors, these delightful sugar cookies are perfect for your holiday festivities. The easy-to-make dough is rolled in colorful sugars, creating a fun, firework-inspired appearance that will wow your guests. With a delicious almond flavor and a soft texture, these cookies are not only great for sharing at parties but also versatile enough to enjoy anytime. Whether you present them on a festive platter or as charming ice cream sandwiches, these cookies are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup red colored sugar
- ¼ cup blue colored sugar
Instructions
- Cream together granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Mix in almond extract, salt, and egg.
- Gradually add flour until just combined.
- Divide dough in half; roll each portion into an 8-inch rectangle between plastic wrap. Sprinkle alternating lines of red and blue sugar.
- Roll dough tightly into logs; chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice chilled logs into 1/4-inch thick cookies and place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 6-9 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For vibrant colors, press the colored sugars firmly into the dough before rolling. Customize with different extracts or food coloring for unique flavors.