These Leopard Print Cookies by SweetAmbs are not only visually stunning but also delicious. The combination of black and golden yellow dough creates a beautiful leopard print pattern that will impress anyone who sees them. The addition of chocolate spots adds a touch of decadence to these delightful treats.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1 large egg. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Gel food coloring black and golden yellow. 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips.
Instructions: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Divide the dough into two equal parts. In one part, knead in black gel food coloring until you achieve a rich black dough. In the other part, knead in golden yellow gel food coloring until you get a vibrant yellow dough. Wrap both colored doughs separately in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take the black dough out of the refrigerator and divide it into small marble-sized pieces. Take the yellow dough out of the refrigerator and divide it into the same number of marble-sized pieces as the black dough. Take one piece of black dough and one piece of yellow dough and roll them into a ball together. Repeat the process with the remaining dough pieces, creating leopard print patterns. Place the leopard print dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth. Using a fork or a piping bag, drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled leopard print cookies to create spots. Let the chocolate set completely before serving or storing the cookies. Enjoy your delightful Leopard Print Cookies!
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
damian vega velasco