Gingham Sugar Cookies

70 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a stand mixer, add two sticks of unsalted butter and one cup of sugar.
  2. 2In a stand mixer, add two sticks of unsalted butter and one cup of sugar.
  3. 3In a stand mixer, add two sticks of unsalted butter and one cup of sugar.
  4. 4Cream the mixture.
  5. 5Cream the mixture.
  6. 6Cream the mixture.
  7. 7Add one egg.
  8. 8Add one egg.
  9. 9Add one egg.
  10. 10Add two teaspoons of vanilla extract.
  11. 11Add two teaspoons of vanilla extract.
  12. 12Add two teaspoons of vanilla extract.
  13. 13Add half a teaspoon of almond extract.
  14. 14Add half a teaspoon of almond extract.
  15. 15Add half a teaspoon of almond extract.
  16. 16Mix the wet ingredients.
  17. 17Mix the wet ingredients.
  18. 18Mix the wet ingredients.
  19. 19In a separate bowl, mix two and a half cups of flour, half a teaspoon of salt, and half a teaspoon of baking powder.
  20. 20In a separate bowl, mix two and a half cups of flour, half a teaspoon of salt, and half a teaspoon of baking powder.
  21. 21In a separate bowl, mix two and a half cups of flour, half a teaspoon of salt, and half a teaspoon of baking powder.
  22. 22Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix.
  23. 23Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix.
  24. 24Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix.
  25. 25Split the dough into three equal pieces: one to keep white, one to dye pink, and one to dye red.
  26. 26Split the dough into three equal pieces: one to keep white, one to dye pink, and one to dye red.
  27. 27Split the dough into three equal pieces: one to keep white, one to dye pink, and one to dye red.
  28. 28Add a good amount of red food dye to one piece of dough until it's vibrant.
  29. 29Add a good amount of red food dye to one piece of dough until it's vibrant.
  30. 30Add a good amount of red food dye to one piece of dough until it's vibrant.
  31. 31For a deeper red, add a touch of cocoa powder to the red dough.
  32. 32For a deeper red, add a touch of cocoa powder to the red dough.
  33. 33For a deeper red, add a touch of cocoa powder to the red dough.
  34. 34Repeat the process for the pink dough, using less dye and no cocoa powder.
  35. 35Repeat the process for the pink dough, using less dye and no cocoa powder.
  36. 36Repeat the process for the pink dough, using less dye and no cocoa powder.
  37. 37Wrap each colored dough piece in plastic wrap and ensure they are roughly the same size.
  38. 38Wrap each colored dough piece in plastic wrap and ensure they are roughly the same size.
  39. 39Wrap each colored dough piece in plastic wrap and ensure they are roughly the same size.
  40. 40Refrigerate the dough for one hour.
  41. 41Refrigerate the dough for one hour.
  42. 42Refrigerate the dough for one hour.
  43. 43Take the dough out of the fridge and cut each color into four strips.
  44. 44Take the dough out of the fridge and cut each color into four strips.
  45. 45Take the dough out of the fridge and cut each color into four strips.
  46. 46On top of some plastic wrap, make your pattern by alternating colors and stacking them up.
  47. 47On top of some plastic wrap, make your pattern by alternating colors and stacking them up.
  48. 48On top of some plastic wrap, make your pattern by alternating colors and stacking them up.
  49. 49Wrap the stacked dough tightly in plastic wrap, maintaining its rectangular shape.
  50. 50Wrap the stacked dough tightly in plastic wrap, maintaining its rectangular shape.
  51. 51Wrap the stacked dough tightly in plastic wrap, maintaining its rectangular shape.
  52. 52Put the wrapped dough in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
  53. 53Put the wrapped dough in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
  54. 54Put the wrapped dough in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
  55. 55Take the dough out of the freezer and cut it to reveal the pattern.
  56. 56Take the dough out of the freezer and cut it to reveal the pattern.
  57. 57Take the dough out of the freezer and cut it to reveal the pattern.
  58. 58Slice up your cookies.
  59. 59Slice up your cookies.
  60. 60Slice up your cookies.
  61. 61Place the cookies on a baking sheet.
  62. 62Place the cookies on a baking sheet.
  63. 63Place the cookies on a baking sheet.
  64. 64Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes.
  65. 65Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes.
  66. 66Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks Unsalted butter
  • 2 sticks Unsalted butter
  • 2 sticks Unsalted butter
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
  • 2.5 cups Flour
  • 2.5 cups Flour
  • 2.5 cups Flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
  • Food dye
  • Food dye
  • Food dye
  • Cocoa powder
  • Cocoa powder
  • Cocoa powder

Equipment

Stand mixerPlastic wrapBaking sheet

Tips

  • To get a deeper red color, add a touch of cocoa powder.
  • To achieve a vibrant color, add a good amount of food dye.