Designed Cookies

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully combined.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Divide the dough into smaller portions if you plan on creating multiple colored cookies.

3. Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion of dough, mixing until the desired colors are achieved. For pastel shades, use only a small amount of food coloring. To create intense colors, add more drops as needed.

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

5. On a floured surface, roll out the colored dough to your desired thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough. Feel free to mix and match colors to create unique designs.

6. Carefully transfer the cutout cookies to the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie. If desired, add sprinkles, edible glitter, or other decorations on top of the cookies.

7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep a close eye on them to prevent over-browning.

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

9. Once cooled, your Designed Cookies are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them at parties, gift them to friends, or simply indulge in these delightful treats as a special snack.