Buttery Swirl Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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2 egg yolks
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Light Dough
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1 1/4 cup plain flour
→ Cocoa Dough
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1/4 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
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1 cup plain flour
# Instructions:
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Beat the butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add in the egg yolks, salt, and vanilla, and mix until it all comes together.
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Split the mixture evenly into two sections. Add 1 1/4 cup flour to one for the plain dough. Mix in 1 cup flour and cocoa powder for the chocolate dough.
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Take small bits, about 1/4 teaspoon, from each dough and roll them into tiny round balls.
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Place three light and three chocolate balls in a pattern like a flower, alternate the colors, press gently, and roll them together into a spiral.
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Press the swirls to flatten a little, then set them on a lined baking tray. Chill them for 15–30 minutes. Bake in a 325°F oven for 13–15 minutes, or until the edges just start browning.
# Notes:
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Great for gifting or party trays, especially during holidays.
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Blends chocolatey richness with delicate vanilla sweetness.
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Store these cookies in a sealed container for up to a week.