Description
Whimsical Tie Dye Cookies to Brighten Your Day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pack gel food coloring (various colors)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1 tablespoon water (adjust as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the dough and add gel food coloring to each portion, swirling gently.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of the colored dough into balls and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
- Let the cookies rest for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water together for a smooth glaze.
- Once cookies have cooled, drizzle the glaze over them and let set before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Tie Dye Cookies, Colorful Cookies, Fun Cookies