Description
These delightful checkered cookies feature contrasting swirls of vanilla and chocolate, making them a visually stunning treat with a soft, tender heart.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
- Combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture until no flour clumps remain.
- Create chocolate dough by mixing cocoa powder into half of the dough.
- Roll each half into logs about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Chill the logs wrapped in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) while chilling.
- Slice the logs into thin rounds and arrange in a checkered pattern on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are just set and lightly golden.
Notes
Make-ahead by preparing dough logs ahead of time and storing them in the fridge or freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, checkered cookies, baking, dessert, chocolate