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Rainbow Pinwheel Cookies

February 6, 2018

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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!

These gorgeous Rainbow Pinwheel Cookies are super easy to make and are so much fun! | MomOnTimeout.com

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 gorgeous Rainbow Pinwheel Cookies are super easy to make and are so much fun! | MomOnTimeout.com

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 made with sugar cookie dough

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.

rainbow cookies rolled into pinwheels

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!

These gorgeous Rainbow Pinwheel Cookies are super easy to make and are so much fun! | MomOnTimeout.com

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

  1. Rainbow Jello Cubes
  2. Easy Rainbow Fudge
  3. Easy Rainbow Pretzel Wands
  4. Rainbow Sugar Cookie Bark
  5. St. Patrick’s Day Jello Cups

How To Make Rainbow Cookies

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Rainbow Pinwheel Cookies

These gorgeous Rainbow Pinwheel Cookies are super easy to make and are so much fun!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Rainbow Cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 16 cookies
Calories 187kcal
Author Trish – Mom On Timeout

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

Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.7mg

Originally published on March 6, 2014. Updated on February 20, 2018.

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Comments

  1. Gretchen @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    March 18, 2014 at 5:04 PM

    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? 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 26, 2014 at 4:07 PM

      Yes, straws make everything better 🙂 Thanks Gretchen!

      Reply
  2. Kristen says

    March 16, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    Did you use the larger raw sugar or the smaller granulated sugar for yours? They are really lovely!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 18, 2014 at 12:54 PM

      I use the raw sugar Kristen. It really works much better than granulated sugar. Have fun!

      Reply
  3. Tonia says

    March 12, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Adorable! I love the bright colors!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 18, 2014 at 1:41 PM

      Bright colors make food fun for sure! Thanks girl!

      Reply
  4. Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says

    March 11, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    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

    Reply
  5. Julie Wood says

    March 9, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    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.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 10, 2014 at 8:58 AM

      Absolutely! Thank you so much Julie!

      Reply
  6. Beth @ Hungry Happenings says

    March 9, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    What a clever idea and so simple. I love the colorful cookies! Pinned.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 10, 2014 at 8:59 AM

      Thank you Beth!!

      Reply
  7. whatjessicabakednext says

    March 8, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    These look super amazing! I love the colours! 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 10, 2014 at 9:12 AM

      Thank you so much Jessica!

      Reply
  8. Rach @ EazyPeazyMealz says

    March 7, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    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!

    Reply
  9. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    March 7, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    I LOVE THESE. So much!! Rainbows rock.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 10, 2014 at 9:17 AM

      Thanks Dorothy!

      Reply
  10. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

    March 7, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    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!!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 10, 2014 at 9:18 AM

      These cookies are SO easy Cathy – you’ll love them! Thanks so much for the pin!!

      Reply
  11. Judy@MommyTodayMagazine says

    March 7, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    These pinwheel cookies look so gorgeous! Brightens my day just looking at them!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 10, 2014 at 9:18 AM

      Thank you so much Judy!

      Reply
  12. tanya says

    March 7, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    I see these and I am instantly happy! These are so stinking cute and FUN! Love these Trish!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 10, 2014 at 9:18 AM

      Aww shucks 🙂 Thanks Tanya!

      Reply
  13. Jenn@ Deliciously Sprinkled says

    March 6, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    These cookies are so fun, they made me smile! Pinned 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 10, 2014 at 9:19 AM

      Thank you so much Jenn!

      Reply
  14. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

    March 6, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    These are beautiful, Trish! They would totally be up to my boys’ standards as well. 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 10, 2014 at 9:41 AM

      Thank you so much Blair!

      Reply
  15. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says

    March 6, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    I so heart all of your rainbow treats! They are so pretty and make me so happy!! 🙂 And I bet they taste great too!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 10, 2014 at 9:43 AM

      Thank you Nancy! These cookies are so simple but they really turn out so pretty and yummy too 🙂

      Reply
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