These cookies are as bright as beach balls and just as fun. They're delightful for parties, school bake sales or when you just want a ...
Beach Ball Cookies
These cookies are as bright as beach balls and just as fun. They're delightful for parties, school bake sales or when you just want a playful cookie. Use bright, bold colors or soft pastels for springtime. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Total Time
Prep: 45 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
Makes
2 dozen
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Assorted food coloring
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, oil and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
Divide dough into five equal portions. Tint each portion a different color with food coloring. Divide each portion into 24 equal pieces; roll each piece into a ball. Gently press together one ball of each color to form a larger ball; place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass.
Bake until bottoms are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
