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Rainbow Tie-Dye Cookies

These Rainbow Tie-Dye Cookies are a colorful and joyful baking experience, perfect for celebrating creativity in the kitchen. With vibrant swirls and a delicious flavor, they are sure to brighten any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Room temperature and dreamy-soft to ensure a rich cookie base
  • 1 cup granulated sugar To sweeten every delightful bite
  • 2 large eggs Adding moisture and richness
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract The fragrant essence that evokes feelings of warmth
Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Creating the structure of your chewy cookies
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda The leavening hero that ensures fluffiness
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar Adding a delightful tenderness
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balancing out the flavors, enhancing the sweetness
Color and Fun
  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles The star ingredient, bringing joy to any cookie
  • as needed gel food colors To create captivating swirls of color that will dazzle the eyes

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, which takes about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the pure vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until the dough comes together.
  6. Fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
  7. Divide the dough into four equal portions. Leave one plain and add gel food colors to the others.
  8. Gently combine all four doughs, swirling them together to create a mesmerizing tie-dye effect.
  9. Use a cookie scoop to roll each portion into a ball, rolling them in granulated sugar or sprinkles.
  10. Place the cookie balls onto the baking sheets, leaving space for them to expand.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool before serving.

Notes

Watch out for common mistakes such as overbaking, overmixing the dough, and achieving the perfect color distribution.