Watermelon Slice Cookies Recipe

Name: Watermelon Slice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; red decorating gel; green decorating gel; 1/3 cup raisins; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
red decorating gel
green decorating gel
1/3 cup raisins
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

1
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Set aside 1 cup of dough.
2
Tint remaining dough red; shape into a 3-1/2-in.-long log. Wrap in plastic wrap. Tint 1/3 cup of the reserved dough green; wrap in plastic wrap. Wrap remaining plain dough. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
3
On a lightly floured surface, roll plain dough into a 8-1/2-in. x 3-1/2-in. rectangle. Place red dough log on the end of a short side of the rectangle; roll up. Roll green dough into a 10-in. x 3-1/2-in. rectangle. Place red and white log on the end of a short side on green dough; roll up. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight.
4
Unwrap and cut into 3/16-in. slices (just less than 1/4 in.). Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Cut raisins into small pieces. Lightly press raisin bits and sesame seeds into red dough to resemble watermelon seeds.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 9-11 minutes or until firm. Immediately cut cookies in half. Remove to wire racks to cool.

716

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, and more.

Yes, Watermelon Slice 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 Slice Cookies

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