Wicked Pinwheel Cookies
These gluten-free cookies are naturally colored with beet powder and matcha, creating a mesmerizing pink and green swirl perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Chilling Time4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time4 hours hrs 52 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: gluten-free, no artificial dyes, refined sugar free
Servings: 22 cookies
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 cup monkfruit sugar or other granular sugar
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup plain kefir
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups Gluten-Free 1:1 flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp beet powder or red food coloring
- 1 1/2 tsp matcha or green food coloring
In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and monkfruit sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the egg, kefir, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Add gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined—avoid overmixing.
Separate the dough into two equal portions. Mix beet powder into one half for a pink hue and matcha into the other for green. Chill both doughs for 30 minutes.
Roll each dough into 8x11 rectangles on parchment paper. Layer the green dough over the pink dough and gently peel back the top parchment.
Carefully roll the layered dough into a log shape. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice the dough log into ¼-inch circles and place them on the sheets. Bake for 12 minutes.
If desired, sprinkle cookies with edible glitter for a magical finish. Let cool and serve!