Fourth July Cookie

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add in the vanilla extract and egg, continuing to mix until well combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a smooth cookie dough forms.

6. Divide the cookie dough into three equal parts. Leave one part plain, dye one part red with a few drops of food coloring, and dye the last part blue.

7. Taking a small amount of each colored dough, gently roll them together to create a marbled effect. Repeat with the remaining dough portions.

8. Shape the marbled dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, making sure to leave space between each cookie.

9. Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon or your fingers. You can also use cookie cutters for fun shapes if desired.

10. To add an extra festive touch, sprinkle some red, white, and blue sprinkles on top of the cookies.

11. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

12. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.