These marbled and festive cookies will add a splash of color and fun to your spring tea party. The buttery texture and delectable flavors make them ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1 large egg. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. 2 cups all-purpose flour. teaspoon salt. Food coloring assorted colors. Sprinkles and decorative sugar.
Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into equal portions, depending on how many colors you want to use. Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion, kneading the dough until the color is evenly distributed. Wrap each colored dough portion in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to the specified temperature. Take a small amount of each colored dough and roll them into a rope shape. Carefully twist and shape the ropes together to create a marbled effect. Cut the twisted dough ropes into cookie-sized pieces and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Add sprinkles and decorative sugar on top of the cookies for a festive touch. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven according to the specified cooking time, or until the edges are lightly golden. Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve these delightful Spring Tea Party Cookies at your gathering and enjoy!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
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