TWO-TONE BUTTER COOKIES
During the hectic holiday season, you'll appreciate the ease of these irresistible butter cookies from Kathy Kittell of Lenexa, Kansas. It's wonderful to pull the two-tone dough from the freezer and bake a festive batch in no time.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Divide dough in half; with food coloring, tint half red and half green. Shape each portion into a rough log, then place logs on sheets of parchment. , Roll dough in paper into an even, smooth 8-in. log, using a ruler to compact log and to squeeze out air as you go. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until slightly firm. , Cut each log in half lengthwise. Press red and green halves together. Tightly wrap each roll in plastic wrap; freeze for 30 minutes or until firm., To prepare cookies: Cut into 1/4-in. slices; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Miananwali 702
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for any cookie lover. They're sure to be a hit at any party or gathering.
Md Tariful
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and everyone loves them.
Kurt “KDMC” Sollitt
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look when they're finished. They're so elegant and sophisticated.
Asadkhan Asadlion
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and just because.
Zoey MacWooferston
[email protected]The dough was a little sticky, but I was able to work with it. I think I'll chill it for longer next time.
Hendrik Wepener
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time I make them.
Khachina Thomas
[email protected]I love that these cookies are made with real butter. They have a much richer flavor than cookies made with margarine or shortening.
Abigail Richard
[email protected]These cookies are so cute and festive! I made them for my kids' Christmas party and they were a huge hit.
Chris MacDonald Emmanuel
[email protected]I'm not a huge baker, but these cookies were easy enough for me to make. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.
Melanie Bull
[email protected]These cookies were a little bit more work to make than I expected, but they were totally worth it. They're so beautiful and delicious, and they really impressed my friends.
Sseguya Jackson
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The chocolate and vanilla doughs complement each other perfectly, and the cookies are just the right amount of sweetness.
Tadej Sodnik
[email protected]These two-tone butter cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they were really easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again next year.