Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Food colorings (your choice of colors)
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Divide dough into bowls and mix in food colors.
- Shape the colored dough into small balls and layer them on the baking tray.
- Sprinkle with festive sprinkles.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For a vegan option, use a vegan butter substitute and a flax egg.
- Feel free to create your unique rainbow with different food coloring combinations.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to three months in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg