Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup red food coloring
- 1/4 cup green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Divide the dough in half, and mix red food coloring into one half and green into the other half.
- Roll each half into a log, wrap in wax paper, and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Once chilled, slice the logs into rounds and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Allow cookies to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a more festive touch, drizzle with melted chocolate.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg