Comments on Sprinkle Bakes: Colorful Spiral Cookies

Alright some how I totally screwed these up mine a...

2012-02-10T13:53:27.089-08:00

Alright some how I totally screwed these up mine are wayy to dry and crumble when I try to roll them. I followed one of the recipes linked and it was 3/4 cup of butter I did that but it wasn't cold does it make that big of a difference?

i made these with a sugar cookie mix and they were...

2012-02-09T12:49:38.929-08:00

i made these with a sugar cookie mix and they were amaaaazing!

Looking forward to trying these. I shared on my bl...

2012-02-08T05:57:46.921-08:00

Looking forward to trying these. I shared on my blog as well. Thank you!

Well a couple years later and we are still coming ...

2012-02-07T09:36:58.655-08:00

Well a couple years later and we are still coming back. LOVE these! So pretty! I am featuring them on my Valentine treat post to be published this friday. You can find that post here:
http://makingofamom.com/valentine-treat-round-up-2/

These are amazing! Featured your recipe at The La...

2012-01-29T05:10:56.301-08:00

These are amazing! Featured your recipe at The Latest Find! You have some really yummy recipes, they're great!! =)
http://thelatestfind.blogspot.com/2012/01/latest-finds-for-cookie-recipes.html

I know this is an old post but I just found it on ...

2012-01-24T20:57:30.064-08:00

I know this is an old post but I just found it on pinterest and I cannot wait to make these with my kids.

These cookies are GREAT. I made them for my daught...

2011-12-30T20:50:58.054-08:00

These cookies are GREAT. I made them for my daughter to take to her ballet Christmas party this year with almond extract instead of strawberry and were so yummy. You can see them here if you'd like:

http://craftanyway.blogspot.com/2011/12/homemade-cocoa-basket-and-sprial.html

Hi Heather! I've learned that I should always...

2011-12-28T08:50:33.564-08:00

Hi Heather!

I've learned that I should always read the reviews/comments BEFORE attempting to try new recipes. In my first batch I didn't use cold butter and ended up throwing everything out to try cold butter the next time... I'm so glad I did! I can't taste much strawberry though, so I think the next time I make them I'm going to add a touch more- because there will definitely be a next time!

I'm now wondering if anyone has successfully made chocolate mint swirl cookies? I bought peppermint extract, chocolate extract (yes, such a thing exists), and I also have cocoa powder and chocolate pudding mix. Any thoughts? My plan is to roll the dough in crushed grasshopper cookies! Please help.

Amanda :)

Hi there :) I used these: http://www.oetkeronline....

2011-12-22T09:01:27.514-08:00

Hi there :)
I used these: http://www.oetkeronline.co.uk/products/Soft-Shimmer-Pearl-Mix.html

xx

Hi Veronika! I've never had a problem with my...

2011-12-21T02:59:33.571-08:00

Hi Veronika!

I've never had a problem with my sprinkles melting in the oven. What kind did you use?

I would love to know how you keep your sprinkles f...

2011-12-21T01:14:42.988-08:00

I would love to know how you keep your sprinkles from melting in the oven please! Thank you

I made, or should I say, attempted to make these c...

2011-12-19T17:07:08.279-08:00

I made, or should I say, attempted to make these cookies. The spiral turned out nowhere close to as perfect as yours, but these are by far the best sugar cookies I have ever made, light and fluffy. absolutely perfect for the holidays!!

Hey Heather. I love these cookies. I've ma...

2011-12-19T15:42:45.266-08:00

Hey Heather.

I love these cookies.

I've made them twice in my Kitchen Aid mixer. I made them like I make shortbread with super soft butter. The butter goes in first, then the dry ingredients; ending with the vanilla. I don't use another flavor. Its a yummy buttery flavor with just vanilla.

The trick for me is to let the dough chill (about an hour) in the fridge before rolling it out into sheets. And wax paper on both sides is a MUST. The dough is pretty sticky as it warms up, so the wax paper keeps it in line. Stick the two colors together, but don't roll it up yet... let it chill out for another hour laying as flat sheets.

After chilling, you should have a stiff board of cookie dough. I let mine warm for about 15 minutes on the counter to let it soften if its too stiff. Pull the bottom side of the wax paper off, and begin rolling with the top wax paper still intact. ROll, and curl. Pull the wax paper out of the crack. Roll and curl. Pull the wax paper out of the crack, and slowly repeat this until its rolled up. You have to use the paper, or the dough cracks.

Picture of my first batch here last summer: http://igotanotion.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/spiral-joys-o-butter/

Got some red ones with Christmas non-pareils in the oven as I type.

Thank you Heather for your incredible inspiration!!

Not at all! Best to keep up good communication. ...

2011-12-19T09:55:26.525-08:00

Not at all! Best to keep up good communication. I didn't think you were rude at all!

I understand the feeling of defeat. After a few batches of failed divinity I'm about to throw in the towel.

Please continue to be a truth-teller when it comes to my recipes. It helps me and others making them too.

Kindest regards,
Heather

Sorry Heather for sounding so rude about the taste...

2011-12-19T09:23:26.943-08:00

Sorry Heather for sounding so rude about the taste of the cookie earlier. I just felt defeated I have never baked cookies from scratch before and I was expecting these to taste like sugar cookies. I thought I was missing them up lol. I still love your design and the way you wrote out the directions so easy to follow. I'm looking forward to the video.

Merry Christmas
Lindsey

(added to post text) EDIT 12/19/11 -PLEASE READ: I...

2011-12-19T04:49:48.702-08:00

(added to post text) EDIT 12/19/11 -PLEASE READ:
I have reviewed this recipe, and cannot recommend another method other than making it in the food processor. Making it in the Kitchenaid was problematic and I ended up with a poorly rolled, tough cookie. The cookie itself is a French sable/shortbready-tasting cookie. It's subtly sweet, so if you are a fan of drop cookies with lots of sweetness and chocolate chips etc., then this may not be the cookie for you.

Thanks everyone for your comments. I hope to post a video tutorial of this recipe after the holidays.

xxoo
Heather

I tried making this cookies three different times....

2011-12-19T04:37:36.566-08:00

I tried making this cookies three different times......for a cookie exchange at church......I followed the recipe exactly each time and they kept coming out tasting like flour and now other taste. I don't believe there is enough sugars and vanilla to give it a better taste....it is just not sweet.....My husband actually spit it out. I am going to try the recipe again. However, this time I may use a half cup of each sugar, maybe even more.I love the look of the cookies they just simply taste awful. Also to anyone else trying to make these cookies. The dough is easier to roll up if you set it out for about 10 mins after getting it out of the fridge. If you use the bottom wax paper to roll the dough it won't want to break as bad.

These were the most difficult cookies to make. The...

2011-12-18T09:53:47.853-08:00

These were the most difficult cookies to make. The dough was impossible to work with!! Probably will never make these cookies again.

Food processor is recommended b/c no eggs in batte...

2011-12-17T11:55:32.417-08:00

Food processor is recommended b/c no eggs in batter. This is a sable-like cookie. Cold butter should be cut in as if you were making pie crust. Will research dif't met.hod and post in this thread. Currently at hairdresser.

Looking for instrux for a Kitchenaid or by hand he...

2011-12-17T06:39:00.656-08:00

Looking for instrux for a Kitchenaid or by hand here too! Please please help us!!

Shannon

Hi there, Here's another quick question pleas...

2011-12-16T08:05:59.437-08:00

Hi there,

Here's another quick question please. How did you keep your sprinkles from melting away in the oven?

Thank you!
Veronika

Hi guys, I've just made my dough in my Kitchen...

2011-12-16T02:57:20.913-08:00

Hi guys, I've just made my dough in my Kitchen Aid and it came out nice.

I'm just about to roll it all up, but it keeps cracking! :( Maybe I'll need to wait until it's cooler?
Veronika

I know the question has been asked a few times but...

2011-12-15T15:59:17.605-08:00

I know the question has been asked a few times but didn't see an answer...can I use a regular kitchenaid mixer rather than a food processor...I've yet to buy a large food processor (only have a mini, which works when I want to chop up onions and such)...Thanks! Want to make these for my sons' Christmas party at daycare!

I'm excited to make these in green with a red ...

2011-12-14T13:08:34.043-08:00

I'm excited to make these in green with a red swirl and Christmas sprinkles for the holidays! I'm glad someone asked about the "no eggs" thing because I was wondering the same thing! I'm looking for suggestions for flavor combinations that will allow me to keep the dough white prior to adding the colors. Any ideas? I'm not so sure strawberry will work, and I don't want to do peppermint or coconut either. Plain vanilla just seems so simple! Thanks!

Your pug is so cute!

Hi! Can you use a Kitchen Aid instead of a food pr...

2011-12-12T23:05:02.566-08:00

Hi! Can you use a Kitchen Aid instead of a food processor for this recipe? Also, how many 4.8 oz containers of the Wilton jumbo sprinkles makes 1.5 cups? Thanks much, I'm making these for a cookie party I'm hosting! :)