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Soft and Chewy Green Sugar Cookies

Delightful and vibrant green sugar cookies that are incredibly soft and chewy, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1.25 cups Sugar Provides sweetness and structure to the cookies.
  • 0.5 cups Butter Adds rich flavor and moisture.
  • 4 large Egg yolks Contribute to chewy texture and richness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances the overall flavor profile.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Acts as a leavening agent for a soft texture.
  • 2.5 cups All purpose flour Forms the base of the cookie dough.
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of tartar Adds stability and helps with the texture.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavors.
  • 1 tablespoon Green Gel Food Coloring Provides a festive green hue.
For rolling
  • 0.5 cups Sugar For coating the cookie balls.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1 1/4 cups sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Mixing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar. Gradually fold into the butter mixture.
  2. Stir in green gel food coloring.
Chilling and Baking
  1. Refrigerate the dough for 20 minutes.
  2. Scoop 1.5-inch balls of dough and roll in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
  3. Arrange on the prepared cookie sheet.
  4. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes until set but soft in the center.
  5. Let cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies pair perfectly with a glass of milk or coffee for an afternoon treat. They are versatile, making them ideal for holidays or casual gatherings.