Imagine biting into a cookie that’s not only delicious but also a vibrant kaleidoscope of colors! Tie Dye Cookies bring a burst of fun and flavor to your day. They’re surprisingly quick to make, offer a healthier alternative to store-bought options, and are packed with delightful flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. As a mom, finding treats that are both enjoyable and somewhat nutritious can be a challenge, but these have become a go-to, making everyone smile – including me!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, my grandmother always had a batch of vibrantly decorated sugar cookies waiting for us. While hers were holiday-themed, the joy they brought was universal. Tie Dye Cookies are my modern, playful take on that tradition. They capture the same spirit of fun and offer a delicious way to create memories with your own family. They’re perfect for parties, a rainy-day activity, or simply a sweet pick-me-up.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Tie Dye Effect:
- Gel food coloring (red, blue, yellow, green, etc.)
- Optional: White chocolate chips or sprinkles for decorating
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the Dough: Divide the dough into separate bowls (depending on how many colors you want) by 4 or 5.
- Add Food Coloring: Add a few drops of gel food coloring to each bowl and gently mix until the color is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Create the Tie Dye Effect: Take small pieces from each color and roll them together gently. Do not overmix, as you want to maintain the distinct colors.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You can also flatten them slightly.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool and Decorate (Optional): Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate with melted white chocolate, sprinkles, or any other toppings you like.
- Serve: Enjoy your colorful and delicious Tie Dye Cookies!
Tie Dye Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Divide the Dough: Divide the dough into separate bowls (depending on how many colors you want) by 4 or 5.
- Add Food Coloring: Add a few drops of gel food coloring to each bowl and gently mix until the color is evenly distributed throughout the dough.Gel food coloring
- Create the Tie Dye Effect: Take small pieces from each color and roll them together gently. Do not overmix, as you want to maintain the distinct colors.Gel food coloring
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You can also flatten them slightly.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool and Decorate (Optional): Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate with melted white chocolate, sprinkles, or any other toppings you like.White chocolate chips or sprinkles for decorating
- Serve: Enjoy your colorful and delicious Tie Dye Cookies!