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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
Cook Time12 minutes
Chilling Time4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time4 hours 52 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: gluten-free, no artificial dyes, refined sugar free
Servings: 22 cookies

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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!