Marbled Greeting Cookies Recipe

Name: Marbled Greeting Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Red and green paste food coloring; White decorating gel or vanilla frosting

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
Red and green paste food coloring
White decorating gel or vanilla frosting

1
In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, sour cream and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2
Divide dough into three portions. Tint one portion red and one portion green; leave one portion plain. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
3
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Pinch off tablespoons of each colored dough and drop alternately onto a lightly floured surface; press together to form a 13x4-in. rectangle. Roll dough to form a 15x8-in. rectangle, about 1/4 in. thick.
4
With a fluted pastry wheel, cut dough lengthwise in half; cut each half into twelve 1-1/4-in.-wide strips. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
5
. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Use decorating gel to write greetings on cookies.

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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: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/3 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Marbled Greeting 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.

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