Tie Dye Sugar Cookies
Fun swirls of color make these Tie Dye Sugar Cookies a festive twist on a classic cookie recipe, and a great way to spend an afternoon baking with kids.
Servings: 24
Calories: 114kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- one stick 1C. butter flavored Crisco shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 3 cups flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine sugar and butter flavored Crisco in a large bowl beat at medium speed until well blended.
- Add eggs, corn syrup and vanilla and blend until fluffy.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add gradually to creamed mixture at low speed. Mix until well blended.
- Divide dough in half.
- Mix in food coloring.
- To get a good red you'll need to use a powdered dye or an oil based one.
- Break each color into small pieces and make a checker board pattern alternating colors.
- Squish together and roll flat with a rolling pin. Cut with a cookie cutter or a cup.
- Bake at 375° for 5 to 9 minutes depending on the size of your cookies.
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 34mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.8mg