Description
These colorful cookies are perfect for any celebration with their vibrant colors and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- as needed red gel food coloring
- as needed green gel food coloring
- as needed red sanding sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add in the flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Divide the dough and color one half with red gel food coloring and the other half with green gel food coloring.
- Shape the dough into cookies and sprinkle with red sanding sugar.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- These cookies can be decorated further with icing if desired.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg