Marbled Christmas Sugar Cookies (Printer-Friendly)

Soft, chewy sugar cookies with festive red and green marbling, perfect for holiday celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 stick (113 g) unsalted butter, softened

→ Sugars

02 - 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons (28 g) brown sugar
04 - 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar for rolling

→ Eggs

05 - 1 large egg white

→ Flavorings

06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/8 teaspoon red gel food coloring (red-red)
08 - 1/8 teaspoon green gel food coloring (moss green)

→ Dry Ingredients

09 - 1 1/3 cups (167 g) all-purpose flour
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
11 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, then set aside.
02 - Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and creamy.
03 - Add egg white and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture and mix for 30 seconds until fully combined.
04 - Gradually mix in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt just until incorporated and no flour streaks remain.
05 - Divide the dough evenly into three portions. Leave one portion plain, tint one with red gel food coloring, and one with green gel food coloring.
06 - Scoop one teaspoon of dough from each colored portion. Either gently press the three colors together to form a simple marbled pattern or split each teaspoon in two and randomly layer them before rolling to create an elaborate design.
07 - Place shaped dough balls on the prepared baking sheet spaced apart. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 7 minutes.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Wear gloves or wash hands thoroughly when coloring dough to prevent color mixing.
02 - Avoid over-mixing the dough to maintain soft and chewy texture.
03 - Do not overbake; 7 minutes yields a soft cookie.
04 - Cookies can be frozen before baking for up to 3 months; add 1-2 minutes to bake time if baking from frozen.

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