Fairisle Pattern

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2. In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.

4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Divide the dough into equal portions, depending on the number of colors you want to use.

5. Add a few drops of gel food coloring to each portion of dough, creating the desired colors for your Fairisle pattern. Knead the dough until the color is evenly distributed.

6. Roll out each colored dough portion into logs of equal length and thickness. Stack the logs on top of each other, alternating colors to create a striped pattern.

7. Gently press the stacked dough logs together to form a cohesive block. Using a sharp knife, cut the block into slices, revealing the beautiful Fairisle pattern within each cookie.

8. Place the patterned cookie slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.

9. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake the Fairisle Pattern cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

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