Spiral cookies
Delicious Spiral Cookies: a Simple and Elegant Recipe
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Number of servings: 24 cookies
If you're looking for a cookie recipe that impresses with its elegant appearance and refined taste, spiral cookies are the perfect choice. This quick and simple dessert made from accessible ingredients will bring a smile to your loved ones' faces. Here’s how to prepare them step by step.
Ingredients:
- 200 g margarine or butter (make sure it's at room temperature for easy incorporation)
- 150 g powdered sugar (use fine powdered sugar for a more delicate texture)
- 1 egg (choose a fresh egg, preferably from a local farm)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (you can substitute with almond extract for a different flavor)
- Grated zest of one lemon and one orange (this will add a fresh note to the cookies)
- 300 g flour (you can use whole wheat flour for a healthier option)
- 5 g baking powder (make sure it’s fresh to achieve fluffy cookies)
- 3 tablespoons dark cocoa powder (for an intense flavor and rich color)
Preparation method:
1. Start by mixing the margarine or butter with the powdered sugar in a large bowl. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to obtain a fluffy and homogeneous cream. This step is essential for achieving fluffy cookies.
2. Add the egg and continue mixing until fully incorporated. Flavors are essential, so now is the time to add the vanilla extract and citrus zests. Mix well to obtain a fragrant composition.
3. In another bowl, sift the flour and baking powder. Start incorporating them into the obtained cream, using a spatula to avoid losing air from the mixture.
4. Divide the dough into two equal parts. In one part, add the cocoa powder and knead until the color becomes uniform. You can adjust the amount of cocoa according to your preferences.
5. On a lightly oiled work surface, roll out the white dough into a rectangle of approximately 30x20 cm. Use a rolling pin to achieve an even thickness. Repeat this process with the black dough as well.
6. Place the black layer over the white layer and roll them together, being careful not to break them. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and let it cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This step will make it easier to cut later.
7. Preheat the oven to 180°C (medium heat). Once the dough has cooled, take the roll out of the refrigerator and cut slices about 1 cm thick. Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake the cookies for 15 minutes or until they become slightly golden at the edges. Let them cool on a wire rack, then you can store them in airtight metal boxes to maintain their freshness.
Serving suggestions:
Spiral cookies pair perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee. You can decorate them with a simple glaze made from sugar and water or serve them alongside vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.
Possible variations:
For a touch of originality, you can add chopped nuts or crushed chocolate to the dough. Also, experiment with other flavors such as cinnamon or ginger for cookies with a unique character.
No matter how you choose to personalize them, spiral cookies will bring a touch of joy to any moment of the day. Enjoy them with pleasure!
Ingredients: 200 g butter/margarine 150 g powdered sugar 1 egg Vanilla Grated lemon, orange peel 300 g flour 5 g baking powder 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
