Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup (113g)
- Large egg: 1
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Milk: 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Red gel food coloring: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Yellow gel food coloring: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Blue gel food coloring: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
12-15 minutes per batch
Difficulty Level:
2/5 (Beginner)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Beat until just combined.
- Divide dough into three equal portions.
- Add red food coloring to one portion, yellow food coloring to the second, and blue food coloring to the third.
- Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out each colored dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Use a round cookie cutter to cut out 12 circles from each colored dough.
- Place three circles on each baking sheet, with the colors stacked in the order of: red (bottom), yellow (middle), blue (top).
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie:
* Calories: 150
* Fat: 6g
* Carbohydrates: 21g
* Protein: 2g
* Sugar: 10g
Dish Characteristics:
- Bite-sized and easy to eat
- Red, yellow, and blue colors reminiscent of an American flag
- Buttery and slightly sweet dough
- Perfect for parties or celebrations
User Comments:
- "These cookies were a hit at my Fourth of July party! They were so delicious and festive."
- "I love how simple these cookies are to make. My kids had a blast helping me cut out the dough."
- "These are the perfect cookies for patriotic occasions. They're a great way to show your American pride."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to refrigerate the dough before rolling and cutting to prevent it from becoming too sticky.
- If the dough is too sticky to roll out, add a little more flour.
- Don't overbake the cookies, or they will become dry.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
