Description
Buttery, colorful layered cookies with a striking striped or rainbow effect. Perfect for holidays, parties, or as edible gifts!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (red, blue, yellow, green, etc.)
- 1 tbsp milk (if needed for consistency)
- Sanding sugar or sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter & sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy (3-4 mins). Add egg and vanilla.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until a dough forms.
- Color the dough: Divide dough into equal portions. Add gel coloring to each and knead until vibrant (wear gloves!).
- Layer: Roll each color into a rectangle (¼-inch thick). Stack layers, brushing with milk between to adhere. Wrap in plastic and chill 1 hour.
- Slice & bake: Trim edges, then cut into ¼-inch slices. Place on parchment-lined sheets. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 mins until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let rest on baking sheet for 5 mins, then transfer to a rack. Decorate with sanding sugar if desired.
Notes
- Chilling is crucial for clean slices—freeze dough for 20 mins if too soft.
- For neater layers, roll dough between parchment paper.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Use gel (not liquid) food coloring for bold hues without altering texture.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg