RAINBOW BUTTER COOKIES

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Our family can't get through the holidays without these fun, colorful cookies. They come out of my oven by the dozens! -Lanette Tate, Sandy, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Green, red and yellow food coloring
Milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Divide dough into three portions; tint each a different color. Roll each portion of dough on waxed paper into a 9x5-in. rectangle. Freeze for 10 minutes. , Cut each rectangle in half lengthwise. Lightly brush top of one rectangle with milk. Top with another colored dough. Remove waxed paper; brush top with milk. Repeat with remaining dough, alternating colors to make six layers. Press together lightly. Wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. , Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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Adnan Wazeer

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I love the chewy texture of these cookies.

Aitsam Aziz

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These cookies are the perfect size for a snack or dessert.

George Batsiashvili

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These cookies are so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.

torrie riley-otubusin

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I love the rainbow colors of these cookies. They're so festive and fun.

Kenneth Washington

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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion.

Imran Tainwala

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These cookies are a great way to add some fun to your day. They're sure to put a smile on your face.

cute boy Ali Hunain

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I love the way these cookies look when they're baked. The colors are so vibrant.

Kamal Shah

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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The sprinkles add a nice crunch.

Pashupati Yadav

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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are a new family favorite.

Blue Beta

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These cookies are a great gift idea. I made a batch for my friends and they loved them.

da-gamer

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These cookies are so delicious, I can't stop eating them! I've already made them twice this week.

NASIR SLAL

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I love the festive look of these cookies. They're perfect for Christmas, Easter, or any other holiday.

Charn√© Wagenaar

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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover sprinkles. I always have a few containers of sprinkles in my pantry, and this is the perfect way to use them up.

Sabana Akther

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I was so impressed with how well these cookies held their shape. I was worried that the colors would bleed together, but they stayed perfectly separated.

Nadan Malang

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These cookies are the perfect addition to any party or gathering. They're colorful, delicious, and sure to please everyone.

Marlen Cruz

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I love the versatility of this recipe. I've tried it with different colors of sprinkles and even added some chopped nuts or dried fruit. They always turn out great!

Nomakhosi Ncube

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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids were able to help me. They had a blast mixing the colors and sprinkles, and they were so excited to eat the finished product.

mdsuhan Islam

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I'm not usually a fan of butter cookies, but these were amazing! The rainbow sprinkles add a fun and festive touch, and the cookies are perfectly soft and chewy.