Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
- Red gel food coloring
- Green gel food coloring
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half; color one half with red gel food coloring until you reach your desired shade while leaving the other half plain.
- Roll out both colored doughs between sheets of parchment paper into rectangles about 1/4 inch thick. Remove the top layer of parchment from each.
- Layer the red dough over the plain dough and roll tightly into a log using parchment as a guide.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours until firm. Once chilled, slice into rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Chill the dough thoroughly before slicing to maintain shape. Experiment with various fillings like sprinkles or flavored jams for added excitement. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze individually wrapped for up to three months.