WATERMELON COOKIES

Watermelon Cookies image

--Ruth Witmer, Stevens, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Red and green food coloring
Miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Remove 1 cup of dough; set aside. Add enough red food coloring to tint remaining dough deep red. Roll into a 3-1/2-in.-long log; wrap in plastic and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. , Divide the 1 cup of reserved dough into two pieces. To one piece, add enough green food coloring to tint dough deep green. Leave remaining dough plain. Wrap each piece separately in plastic; chill until firm, about 1 hour. , On a floured sheet of waxed paper, roll white dough into a 8-1/2x3-1/2-in. rectangle. Place red dough along short end of rectangle. Roll up and encircle red dough with white dough; set aside. , On floured waxed paper, roll the green dough into a 10x3-1/2-in. rectangle. Place log of red/white dough along the short end of green dough. Roll up and encircle log with green dough. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight., Unwrap dough and cut into 1/8-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Lightly press miniature chocolate chips into each slice to resemble watermelon seeds; if desired, add sesame seeds. , Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until cookies are firm but not brown. While still warm, cut each cookie in half or into pie-shaped wedges. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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Kanagaraj Karthik

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I love the way these cookies look! They're so festive and summery.

Runor Poundz

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These cookies are delicious! The watermelon flavor is subtle, but it's there.

Bikila Tadele

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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a success. They're the perfect summer cookie.

Sarah Moorefield

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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.

Md Anis Rohoman

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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're perfect for a summer party or picnic.

malika bella

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These cookies are the perfect summer treat. They're light and refreshing, and they taste just like watermelon.

mercy munyao

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I made these cookies for my daughter's birthday party, and they were a huge hit. The kids loved the watermelon design.

Sonia Sonia aktar

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These cookies are a great way to celebrate summer. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.

Niki Van bruggen

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I'm not a huge fan of watermelon, but I loved these cookies. They're not too sweet, and the watermelon flavor is very mild.

MD Farabi Fuad

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These cookies are the perfect way to use up leftover watermelon. They're also a great way to get kids excited about eating fruit.

Jackline Makutsa

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I love the way these cookies look! They're so festive and summery.

dae Baptiste

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These cookies are delicious! The watermelon flavor is subtle, but it's there.

Sarita Wilson

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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a success. They're the perfect summer cookie.

Angela Finney

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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.

ceydaa butuner

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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're perfect for a summer party or picnic.

MR SHAKIL YT

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These cookies are the perfect summer treat. They're light and refreshing, and they taste like watermelon candy.

Itxx Faiziii

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I wasn't sure how the watermelon flavor would taste in a cookie, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cookies were light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness.