Description
Tie-Dye Sugar Cookies are a colorful and delicious treat that will brighten up any occasion. These vibrant cookies feature a fun swirl of colors, making them a perfect addition to birthday parties, holidays, or just a cheerful baking day with family. Each cookie offers a delightful balance of soft centers and crispy edges, ensuring every bite is as enjoyable as it is visually appealing. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Customize your cookies with your favorite gel food colors and sprinkles for an extra touch of creativity.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226g), at room temperature
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (285g)
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (420g)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sprinkles, plus extra for rolling if desired
- Gel food colors (any colors you prefer)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Divide dough into portions; color with gel food colors and lightly swirl together.
- Scoop out dough balls, roll in sprinkles if desired, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still slightly soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Experiment with different gel food colors based on your theme or occasion. Chill the dough if it's too soft to handle.