Spiral cookies

Delicious Spiral Cookies - a simple and quick recipe

Spiral cookies are a dessert that not only delights the taste buds but also the eyes, thanks to their attractive appearance. This spiral cookie recipe is easy to make and offers a perfect combination of vanilla dough and delicious cocoa dough. Moreover, they are ideal to be served alongside a cup of warm milk, aromatic coffee, or comforting tea. Let's start this culinary journey!

Preparation time: 25 minutes
Baking time: 10 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Number of servings: 20 cookies

Necessary ingredients:
- 150 g butter (at room temperature)
- 150 g powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- A pinch of salt
- 300 g flour
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (preferably organic for an intense flavor)
- 30 g cocoa powder (high quality for a rich taste)
- 1 egg yolk (for a nice color)

Step-by-step preparation:

1. Creating the dough base: In a large bowl, mix the butter with the powdered sugar using a mixer or spatula until the mixture becomes creamy and fluffy. This step is essential for getting fluffy cookies.

2. Adding wet ingredients: Add the egg and a pinch of salt to the butter and sugar mixture. Continue mixing until well combined.

3. Incorporating dry ingredients: Sift the flour and orange zest over the wet mixture. Gently mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until you obtain a homogeneous dough. Here, it is important not to overmix, to avoid developing gluten and getting hard cookies.

4. Dividing the dough: Divide the obtained dough into two parts: one larger (about 2/3 of the total) and one smaller (1/3 of the total).

5. Preparing the cocoa dough: In the smaller piece of dough, add cocoa powder and knead until fully integrated. You will obtain a soft, dark-colored dough.

6. Rolling out the dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough without cocoa into a thick sheet of about 8 mm.

7. Preparing the roll: Mix the egg yolk with a few drops of water and brush the dough sheet with this mixture. Then, evenly spread the cocoa dough over the vanilla sheet. Make sure the edges are smooth and well sealed.

8. Forming the roll: Using parchment paper, tightly roll the dough into a log shape. Make sure it is well wrapped to achieve uniform spirals. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This step helps the dough firm up, making it easier to cut.

9. Cutting the slices: After it has been in the fridge, remove the log and cut it into slices about 0.5 cm thick.

10. Baking: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Place the slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them. Bake for 10 minutes or until they become slightly golden at the edges.

11. Cooling and serving: Let the cookies cool on a rack. These spiral cookies are excellent served warm, but also cold. You can dust them with powdered sugar for a festive appearance or accompany them with fruit jam for a delicious contrast.

Serving suggestions: These cookies are perfect for enjoying at breakfast or as a snack during the day. They also make a wonderful gift for friends or family when beautifully packaged in decorative boxes.

Possible variations: You can experiment by replacing the orange zest with lemon zest or even vanilla flavors for another dimension of taste. Additionally, adding chopped nuts or ground chocolate to the cocoa dough adds a pleasant texture.

Enjoy these delicious spiral cookies, easy to prepare and with an attractive appearance!