Festive Striped Cookies Recipe

Name: Festive Striped Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 ½ cups flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup flaked coconut; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 2 -3 drops green food coloring; ¼ cup sweet dried cranberries; 2 drops red food coloring; ½ teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup flaked coconut
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
2 -3 drops green food coloring
¼ cup sweet dried cranberries
2 drops red food coloring
½ teaspoon almond extract

1
Cream butter and sugar till light and fluffy -- add egg and vanilla.
2
Gradually blend in flour, baking powder, and salt.
3
Divide dough into thirds.place each 1/3 in separate mixing bowls.
4
Stir green food coloring into 1/3; set aside.
5
Stir cranberries and red food coloring into 1/3; set aside.
6
Stir coconut and almond extract into last 1/3; set aside.
7
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with plastic wrap; press green dough evenly to cover the bottom.
8
Layer with coconut mixture -- then cranberry mixture, pressing each layer gently to cover the layer below.
9
Cover dough and refrigerate for 8 hours.
10
Lift dough from pan by plastic wrap.
11
Cut dough into 5 equal sections.
12
Carefully cut each section into 1/8th inch slices.
13
Lay flat on ungreased baking sheet.
14
Bake at 375F for 8-10 minutes.
15
Remove to wire rack to cool completely.

918

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, lightly beaten, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Festive Striped Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Festive Striped Cookies

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