These gorgeous Rainbow Cookies are super easy to make and are so much fun! Great for St. Patrick’s Day, parties, and more!
Getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day? Try these St. Patrick’s Day Jello Cups and this Rainbow Fudge!
It’s rainbow mania! Seriously, I can’t get enough of rainbow recipes right now and I’m hoping you feel the same way 🙂 Otherwise, you’re probably like whatevs Trish. Enough with the rainbows already.
Buuut, I’m just going to assume you’re on board here…
These rainbow cookies are pretty much perfect in every way. Pretty. Fun. Easy. Showstoppers. Ya get me?
These rainbow cookies were so fun to make and even more fun to eat. They are kind of mesmerizing to look at actually. I was staring at the pics I took and was totally zoning. Had to snap myself out of it before I got sucked into Rainbow World.
Rainbows are cool all year long but especially around St. Patrick’s Day and Spring time. I mean, seriously! How can you not love rainbows??
Rainbow Cookies
You know how the other day I made the Easy Rainbow Pretzel Wands? Well, I had enough for both boys to take to school…then they came home and wanted a snack, and then I wanted a snack, and another…anyways, long story short – we only had enough left for one class so I ended up sending them to school with Bryce, much to Reece’s dismay.
I promised Reece that I would make it up to him. I told him that I had a few more cookie recipes planned and he could take either of them to school. If neither cookie was up to his standards, I would make another batch of Rainbow Wands.
These cookies totally did the trick.
So let’s talk about how easy this rainbow cookie recipe is to make. I started with refrigerated sugar cookie dough and then threw on the colored sugar. Lots of it. I was shy a few colors, so I just made my own. Easy peasy.
Roll up the dough just like you would for cinnamon rolls and then slice and bake. I gave each cookie a little smoosh with my palm to flatten it before baking and then tada! Rainbow Pinwheel Cookies!
If you’re in a jam and need a treat fast – these cookies are totally calling your name! Or maybe you just love rainbows as much as I do and these beauties are the perfect excuse you’ve been looking for 🙂 Time to get baking!
More Rainbow Treats
- Rainbow Jello Cubes
- Easy Rainbow Fudge
- Easy Rainbow Pretzel Wands
- Rainbow Sugar Cookie Bark
- St. Patrick’s Day Jello Cups
How To Make Rainbow Cookies
Rainbow Pinwheel Cookies
Ingredients
- 16.5 oz refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 1/3 cup flour
- rainbow colored sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Knead flour and sugar cookie dough together until well combined.
- Generously sprinkle cutting board with additional flour and roll out sugar cookie dough into a rectangle approximately 14 inches x 10 inches, 1/4 inch thick.
- Sprinkle colored sugar in stripes across dough. (Refer to picture.)
- Gently roll into a log. Just like cinnamon rolls.
- Slice dough 1/2 inch thick and place on parchment lined baking sheet.
- Gently press cookies with the palm of your hand, flattening slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
- Cool for 2-3 minutes on cooking sheet before transferring to cooling rack.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
Originally published on March 6, 2014. Updated on February 20, 2018.
Gretchen @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
These are SO pretty! I love the rainbows!!! And they are so easy – perfect!
Know what else I love? The straws!! They are so bright and cheery! I want those straws! My littlest would LOVE them! Apparently milk tastes best when you use a straw! Who knew? 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes, straws make everything better 🙂 Thanks Gretchen!
Kristen says
Did you use the larger raw sugar or the smaller granulated sugar for yours? They are really lovely!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I use the raw sugar Kristen. It really works much better than granulated sugar. Have fun!
Tonia says
Adorable! I love the bright colors!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Bright colors make food fun for sure! Thanks girl!
Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says
These are super cute cookies!! I’d love for you to come share at Simple Supper Tuesday.
http://www.hunwhatsfordinner.com/2014/03/simple-supper-tuesday-54_10.html
Julie Wood says
These are such wonderful recipes to make, and I like how easy it is to make the Rainbow Pinwheel cookies. They are so pretty and a nice cookie to make for Easter of St. Patrick’s Day! Thanks for sharing.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Absolutely! Thank you so much Julie!
Beth @ Hungry Happenings says
What a clever idea and so simple. I love the colorful cookies! Pinned.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Beth!!
whatjessicabakednext says
These look super amazing! I love the colours! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Jessica!
Rach @ EazyPeazyMealz says
Trish, these are amazing. Seriously so darling. I love how fun, but simple they are. My kids would love these. Can’t wait to try them out. Saw you on Link Party Palooza!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I LOVE THESE. So much!! Rainbows rock.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Dorothy!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
I LOVE all your rainbow ideas, Trish! These cookies are so much fun….we will definitely be making them for St. Patrick’s Day! Pinned!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These cookies are SO easy Cathy – you’ll love them! Thanks so much for the pin!!
Judy@MommyTodayMagazine says
These pinwheel cookies look so gorgeous! Brightens my day just looking at them!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Judy!
tanya says
I see these and I am instantly happy! These are so stinking cute and FUN! Love these Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Aww shucks 🙂 Thanks Tanya!
Jenn@ Deliciously Sprinkled says
These cookies are so fun, they made me smile! Pinned 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Jenn!
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
These are beautiful, Trish! They would totally be up to my boys’ standards as well. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Blair!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
I so heart all of your rainbow treats! They are so pretty and make me so happy!! 🙂 And I bet they taste great too!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Nancy! These cookies are so simple but they really turn out so pretty and yummy too 🙂