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Red White and Blue Tie-Dye Sugar Cookies

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Festive and colorful sugar cookies with a unique tie-dye swirl effect, perfect for summer celebrations like the Fourth of July. These soft, chewy cookies are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and vibrant gel food coloring.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Red gel food coloring
  • Blue gel food coloring

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until combined. Scrape down sides as needed.
  5. Divide dough evenly into three small bowls. Add red gel food coloring to one bowl, blue gel food coloring to another, and leave the third plain.
  6. Gently mix the colors into the dough without overmixing to keep colors vibrant.
  7. On a clean surface, scoop equal portions of each colored dough and press them together. Roll or fold lightly a few times to create swirls without fully blending.
  8. Roll the combined dough into a 2-inch diameter log. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  10. Slice chilled dough into ¼-inch thick rounds and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges start to turn golden but centers remain soft.
  12. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for best vibrant colors without thinning the dough. Chill dough well to prevent spreading and make slicing easier. Avoid overmixing colored dough to keep distinct tie-dye swirls. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even cooking. Dough can be chilled overnight for better flavor. Dough or baked cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: sugar cookies, tie-dye cookies, Fourth of July, patriotic cookies, festive cookies, easy sugar cookies, colorful cookies, summer dessert

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