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Colorful Marbled Sugar Cookies

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Create a stunning visual feast with these vibrant Colorful Marbled Sugar Cookies! Perfect for parties or a fun baking project, these cookies are as delightful to look at as they are to eat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring in various colors (e.g., red, blue, yellow, green)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the dough into 3-4 equal portions (or as many colors as you plan to use). Add a few drops of different gel food coloring to each portion and knead gently until the color is evenly distributed.
  6. Roll each colored dough portion into a log. Then, twist the colored logs together and gently knead a few times to create a marbled effect without fully blending the colors.
  7. Divide the marbled dough into two discs, wrap each tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, to chill.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Reroll scraps as needed.
  10. Place cookies about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  11. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  12. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra sparkle, sprinkle cookies with sanding sugar before baking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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