CHECKERBOARD COOKIES
Though they look complicated, these tender cookies are easy to make if you use a ruler. To ensure an even design, measure the strips of dough carefully.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract, lemon extract, and salt. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour, scraping down sides of bowl.
- Turn dough out onto a clean work surface; it will be loose and crumbly. Knead dough by pushing small amounts away from you with the heel of your hand for 1 to 2 minutes. Divide dough in half. Sprinkle cocoa powder over one of the halves. Knead until cocoa has been fully incorporated.
- Place each half of the kneaded dough between 2 sheets of plastic. Using a rolling pin, shape dough into two 7-inch squares, about 3/8 inch thick. Using a sharp knife and a ruler, slice each square into nine 3/4-inch-wide strips.
- Whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon water. Cover work surface with plastic wrap. Place 3 strips of dough on plastic, alternating white and chocolate strips. Brush tops and in between the strips with egg wash. Gently press strips together. Repeat, forming second and third layers, alternating colors to create a checkerboard effect. Wrap assembled log in plastic. Repeat process for second log, reversing color pattern. Refrigerate 30 minutes, or freeze 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper. Slice each log into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place on baking sheet. Bake until done, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven, and let cookies cool 2 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Razak Shiekh
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of checkerboard cookies, but these were actually really good. The chocolate and vanilla flavors were perfectly balanced.
Maureen Nabifo
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Ebenezer Bonku
[email protected]These cookies were a big hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved the unique checkerboard design.
Tracy Douga
[email protected]⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A little time-consuming, but the results are worth the effort.
Michaeel Phillip
[email protected]These are the best checkerboard cookies I've ever had! The instructions were easy to follow and the cookies turned out perfect.
Mr.Shihab Ul islam
[email protected]The dough was a little sticky, but the end result was worth it. The cookies were delicious and looked so festive.
Ejira Joy
[email protected]I was so excited to make these cookies and they turned out beautifully! The checkerboard pattern was perfect and they were a hit at my holiday party.
Monica Danner
[email protected]My kids couldn't get enough of these! Will definitely add this to our holiday baking rotation. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️