Rainbow Sugar Cookies
These vibrant Rainbow Sugar Cookies are buttery, sweet, and swirled with colorful joy. Perfect for celebrations, gifts, or adding a little magic to your day.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (softened)
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- All-Purpose Flour: 2¾ cups
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Gel Food Coloring: assorted colors
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients separately, then combine with wet mixture.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Divide dough and color each portion with gel food coloring.
- Assemble the Dish: Roll each color into ropes, press together, roll into log, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Cook to Perfection: Slice into ¼-inch rounds, place on sheets, and bake 8–10 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Cool cookies on sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate and enjoy these cheerful, sweet treats.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring to avoid altering dough texture.
- Chill dough to keep colors from blending.
- Clean tools between colors for crisp designs.
- Store in airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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