Watermelon Cookies Recipe

Name: Watermelon Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 c. butter or margarine, softened; 1/3 c. shortening; 3/4 c. sugar; 1 large egg; 1 Tbsp. milk; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; red food coloring; 1/3 c. semi-sweet chocolate mini-morsels; 1 1/2 c. sifted 10x sugar; 2 Tbsp. water; green food coloring

Servings: persons

1/3 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/3 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 large egg
1 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
red food coloring
1/3 c. semi-sweet chocolate mini-morsels
1 1/2 c. sifted 10x sugar
2 Tbsp. water
green food coloring

1
Beat butter and shortening in a large bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer.
2
Gradually add sugar, beat well.
3
Stir in egg, milk and vanilla.
4
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
5
Add a small amount of red food coloring to color dough as desired, beating until blended.
6
Shape dough into balls, cover and chill at least 3 hours.
7
Divide dough in half; store one portion in refrigerator. Roll remaining portion to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured surface.
8
Cut dough with 3 inch cookie cutter; cut circle in half. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
9
Press several chocolate mini-morsels in each cookie.
10
Repeat with remaining dough.
11
Bake at 375u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes (do not brown).
12
Cool on wire racks.

1255

kcal

Calories

Fat

240

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 c. butter or margarine, softened, 1/3 c. shortening, 3/4 c. sugar, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Watermelon 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.

Watermelon Cookies

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