Colorful Marbled Sugar Cookies
Delight in these Colorful Marbled Sugar Cookies, featuring soft, buttery dough swirled with vibrant hues for a festive and visually stunning treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Food coloring gels (red, blue, yellow, green, or desired colors)
- Optional: sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream until well combined.
- Gradually blend in the dry flour mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and tint each with a different food coloring.
- On a clean surface, gently press and fold the colored dough portions together just enough to create a marbled effect—do not overmix.
- Roll the marbled dough into a log and slice into ¼-inch thick cookies.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Decorate with sprinkles while the cookies are still warm.
Notes
For a festive touch, try adding a splash of almond extract to the dough or top with colored sugar sprinkles before baking.