Colorful Cookies
These vibrant and fun cookies are perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion where you want to brighten up your dessert table. With a soft texture and bold colors, they are not only delicious but also visually stunning. Use natural or artificial food coloring to create a variety of designs, from tie-dye to rainbow swirls.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups 345g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 226g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups 300g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring red, blue, yellow, green, etc.
- Optional: Natural color alternatives beet juice, turmeric, spirulina powder
- Sprinkles for decoration optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Divide the dough into portions, depending on the number of colors you want to use.
- Add a small amount of food coloring to each portion and knead until the color is evenly distributed.
- For a marbled or tie-dye effect, gently roll different colored doughs together without overmixing.
- Shape the dough into balls or roll it out and use cookie cutters for fun shapes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place cookies on the baking sheet, leaving space between them. If desired, decorate with sprinkles.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For the best colors, use gel food coloring instead of liquid food dye.
- Chill the dough for 15-30 minutes before baking to prevent colors from bleeding.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their vibrant colors and freshness.