Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy in a mixing bowl, then add vanilla extract and egg.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour to the mixture on low speed until a soft dough forms, typically taking 2-3 minutes.
- Divide the dough into two equal halves. Fold in cocoa powder into one half and use gel food coloring in the other half, kneading until colors are uniform.
- Roll the colored dough into logs/shapes and surround the cocoa dough around them.
- Slice the logs into ¼ inch thick pieces and place them on the prepared baking sheets with space between.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, ensuring the edges are set while the centers remain slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool for a few minutes on the sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt chocolate chips and pipe whimsical designs on your cooled cookies.
Nutrition
Notes
Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating to prevent chocolate from melting. Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors and properly measure flour to avoid dry cookies.
