Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (gel preferred for vibrancy)
- Edible gold or shimmer dust (optional, for a magical finish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a stand mixer or hand mixer.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions.
- Add green food coloring to one portion, kneading until the color is evenly distributed and vibrant.
- Roll out both dough portions between parchment paper to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Gently layer the colored dough on top of the plain dough, then roll them together to create a swirl effect.
- Cut out the cookies into your desired shapes using a round or custom cookie cutter.
- Arrange the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating or serving.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling and cutting to help maintain the swirl pattern.
- To enhance the magical look, dust cookies with edible shimmer dust after baking.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without affecting the dough consistency.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg