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Ingredients
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- ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- Pink food coloring
- Purple food coloring
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugars until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate the eggs and mix well.
- Add the dry ingredients and beat until just combined.
- Divide dough into three portions; color two with pink and purple food coloring.
- Chill dough portions for 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll portions into balls and shape into a rectangle.
- Fold, roll, and cut shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for easier mixing.
Avoid overmixing the dough after adding dry ingredients.
Consider using gel food coloring for brighter colors.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 30