Colorful Cookies recipe
Baking colorful cookies is a fun and therapeutic way to escape the daily hustle, with swirls of butter, sugar, and jello creating cheerful, festive treats. Adding toppings like sprinkles, nuts, or cherries brings out creativity, making them perfect for any holiday occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Cookie sheets
- Parchment paper
- Rolling pin (optional)
- Knife or ruler (optional, for shaping)
- Oven
- Plastic wrap
- Ziplock bag (for freezing dough)
Ingredients
- Butter & Sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Leavening & Flavor Balance
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- Base Ingredients for Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 extra egg yolk
- Coloring Ingredients
- Gel colors e.g., pink, purple, green, as desired
- Food coloring as desired
- Flavor Enhancers
- 1 tbsp lemon or lime zest
- ¼ cup freeze-dried raspberries strawberries, and blueberries
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Step 1. Prepare the Dough
- Butter and sugar together
- Add egg and egg yolk
- Vanilla and lemon zest for extra flavor
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking sheet, and baking soda
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then knead the dough until the right consistency
- If dough is soft, chill in the fridge
- Step 2. Color the Dough
- Divide dough into portions
- Add food coloring for vibrant colors like blue, purple, and raspberry
- Optional: Add strawberry powder for more intense color
- Step 3. Shape the Cookies
- Roll dough into balls (about the size of a golf ball)
- Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
- Leave enough space between the balls to allow for spread
- Shape dough and add sprinkles or powdered sugar
- Step 4. Bake the Cookies
- Stack layers of dough, ensuring the colors blend
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden and the center starts to crack
- Step 5. Cool and Store
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet
- Transfer to an airtight container to keep fresh and chewy
- For longer storage, freeze dough in a ziplock bag and refrigerate until ready to bake
Notes
- If you prefer to make these cookies ahead of time, you can freeze the dough in a ziplock bag and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Natural food coloring like beet juice or powdered berries can be used instead of synthetic colors.
- You can decorate these cookies with sprinkles or icing for extra flair.
- Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh and chewy.
Nutrition Value (Per Cookie):
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sodium: 100mg
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 15g
- Protein: 2g