Candy Corn Pinwheel Cookies Recipe

These Candy Corn Pinwheel Cookies are a festive treat perfect for Halloween. With their vibrant colors and fun design, they are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.

The recipe is simple and combines basic cookie-making techniques with a fun twist, making it a great addition to your Halloween cookie lineup.

Festive Halloween Cookies

These pinwheel cookies feature layers of colorful dough that resemble candy corn, creating a visually appealing dessert. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields approximately 24 cookies.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup yellow food coloring
1/4 cup orange food coloring
1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
Divide and Color Dough: Divide the dough into three equal portions. Color one portion with yellow food coloring, another with orange food coloring, and leave the third portion uncolored.
Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out each colored dough into rectangles, about 1/4 inch thick.
Layer and Roll: Stack the colored dough rectangles on top of each other, starting with the yellow layer, followed by the orange, and finally the white. Roll the stacked dough tightly into a log.
Chill the Dough: Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
Slice and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the chilled log into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, drizzle with melted white chocolate before serving.