Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
Cream butter and sugar: Beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
Divide dough: Separate the dough into portions, adding food coloring to each.
Shape the dough: Roll each portion into logs and stack them together, then slice the dough into rounds.
Bake: Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool before serving.
Notes
- For softer cookies, remove them from the oven when the edges just begin to turn golden.
- You can freeze the dough for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, slice and bake straight from the freezer.
- To make them vegan, substitute the butter with a dairy-free alternative and use a flax egg instead of a regular egg.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend.