Rainbow Swirl Cookies Recipe

Name: Rainbow Swirl Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg, beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; purple, blue, yellow and pink gel paste colorings; 12 lollipop sticks

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
purple, blue, yellow and pink gel paste colorings
12 lollipop sticks

1
In a bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until smooth and set aside. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to butter mixture. Stir until soft dough forms. Divide dough into fourths. Tint each with a different food color. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.
2
Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls. For each cookie, place one ball of each color together and roll to make one large ball. Shape into a 12-inch-long rope; starting at one end, coil rope to make a 2-3/4 inch round cookie. Place 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Insert lollipop sticks into bottoms of cookies.
3
Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly golden.

925

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 1 3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Rainbow Swirl Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Rainbow Swirl Cookies

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