Earth Day Cookies
These cookies are unique because they resemble our beautiful planet. The blue and green colors represent the Earth's water and land, making these treats not only delicious but also visually appealing.
Equipment
- Round cookie cutter
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Blue and green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt to the butter mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two parts. Add blue food coloring to one part and green to the other, and mix until the colors are even.
- Roll out both doughs separately to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles from both doughs.
- Place a blue circle on the parchment paper, then add small pieces of green dough to represent the land.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.