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Collage Sugar Cookies Recipe

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These Collage Sugar Cookies are a colorful and fun twist on the classic sugar cookie. Soft, buttery, and rich in vanilla flavor, these cookies are decorated with vibrant pieces of dough in varying colors, creating a beautiful collage effect. Perfect for festive occasions or creative baking sessions, they are easy to prepare and offer customizable color combinations for a personalized touch.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 1/2 cups salted butter (softened)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder

Decoration

  • Gel food coloring (various colors as desired)

Instructions

  1. Make Sugar Cookie Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add in the egg, egg white, and vanilla extract. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Scrape the bowl again, then add the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Mix on low until the dough begins to come together.
  4. Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a clean surface and knead for about 30 seconds until it feels pliable like play-dough. If the dough is crumbly or not sticking together well, add 1-2 teaspoons of water and knead again.
  5. Divide Dough: Split the dough in half. Wrap one half in plastic wrap and set aside for later use. Divide the other half into smaller portions based on how many colors you plan to use.
  6. Color the Dough: Wearing gloves, place plastic wrap on the counter and knead gel food coloring into each portion of dough until fully tinted. To make color variations, mix small amounts of colored dough with white plain dough to create lighter shades.
  7. Roll and Cut Colored Dough: Roll out each colored dough portion to about 1/8 inch thick. Use small cookie cutters to cut shapes and set aside on parchment paper. Repeat with all colored dough portions.
  8. Prepare Base Dough: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Unwrap the plain half of dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to approximately 1/2 inch thick.
  9. Arrange Colored Shapes: Place the small colored dough shapes onto the plain rolled dough in the desired arrangement. Overlapping is allowed for creative effects.
  10. Press the Dough: Cover the arranged dough with a large sheet of parchment paper. Press down gently using a rolling pin or by placing a cookie sheet on top to flatten the dough to just under 1/2 inch thick. Remove the parchment paper.
  11. Cut Final Cookies: Use a large cookie cutter to cut out the final cookie shapes from the collage dough. Transfer the cut cookies to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  12. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for 7-9 minutes, or until the centers puff up and lose their wet, glossy appearance.
  13. Cool and Store: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet. Once cooled, store in an airtight container. Optionally, assemble sandwich cookies by adding frosting between two cookies.

Notes

  • Use gloves when handling food coloring to avoid staining your hands.
  • If dough is too dry during kneading, add small amounts of water to help it come together smoothly.
  • Keep unused dough covered with plastic wrap to prevent drying out.
  • For softer cookies, do not overbake; watch for the puffed centers as an indicator of doneness.
  • Customize your collage by mixing colors or layering shapes for unique designs.
  • Sandwich these cookies with frosting for a delicious treat.

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