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Rainbow Cookies

Delightful and colorful rainbow cookies that are perfect for celebrations and bring joy to any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rainbow cookies, colorful cookies, dessert, baking
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Food coloring red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, combining thoroughly.
  • Divide the dough into six equal portions.
  • Color each portion with a different food coloring.
  • Roll each colored dough into flat layers, stacking them on top of one another.
  • Cut the stacked dough into cookie shapes with a cookie cutter.
  • Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  • Allow to cool before removing from the baking sheet.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g