Description
Striped Cookies Red White And Blue are buttery, soft, and visually stunning cookies made with vibrant layered dough. These colorful cookies feature a delicate crumb thanks to cornstarch and a rich flavor from butter and vanilla. Perfect for creative baking, they are easy to prepare and offer a beautiful striped pattern in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (125g) powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor or Simply Organic Vanilla Flavor
2 1/4 cups (275g) all purpose flour
1/2 cup (60g) cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Red gel food coloring, as needed
Blue gel food coloring, as needed
Instructions
• In a large bowl, beat softened butter until smooth and creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla flavor until light and fluffy
• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt, then slowly combine with the butter mixture until a soft dough forms
• Divide the dough into three equal portions, leave one plain, mix red coloring into one portion and blue coloring into another until evenly colored
• Roll each dough portion between parchment paper into squares about 1/8 inch thick and place them on a tray
• Layer the dough starting with blue, brush lightly with egg white, add the plain layer, brush again, then place the red layer on top
• Trim edges to straighten, cut into equal strips, stack layers to create a striped block, then chill for 15 minutes
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper
• Slice chilled dough into 1/4 inch thick cookies and place on baking sheets with space between each
• Bake for about 8 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack
Notes
Use softened butter for best texture and avoid melting it
Chill the dough to ensure clean slicing and defined stripes
Gel food coloring is recommended for vibrant colors without affecting texture
Cornstarch helps create a soft and tender crumb
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American