Leaf Cookies

Dairy Free
Leaf Cookies
95 min.
48
83kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Leaf Cookies, a charming dessert that is not only visually appealing but also a treat for the taste buds! Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a fantastic way to celebrate the changing seasons or to add a splash of color to your dessert table. With their vibrant hues of yellow, orange, and brown, they resemble the beautiful leaves that fall from trees, making them a fun and festive addition to your gatherings.

What makes these Leaf Cookies even more special is that they are dairy-free, allowing everyone to indulge without worry. The combination of sugar, butter or margarine, and shortening creates a rich and tender cookie that melts in your mouth. The marbled effect of the dough not only adds a stunning visual element but also provides a delightful mix of flavors in every bite.

Ready in just 95 minutes and yielding 48 servings, these cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Whether you're hosting a party, preparing for a holiday celebration, or simply looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, Leaf Cookies are sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let’s create some beautiful and delicious cookies that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 48 servings drop natural food coloring green
  • 48 servings food coloring red
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup shortening 
  • cup sugar 
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla 
  • 48 servings food coloring yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400F. Stir together sugar, butter and shortening in large bowl. Stir in vanilla and eggs. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt.
  2. Divide dough into 3 equal parts. Stir 8 drops yellow food color into 1 part dough to make yellow dough. Stir 8 drops yellow and 3 drops red food color into another part dough to make orange dough. Stir 10 drops red, 8 drops green and 3 drops yellow food color into remaining dough to make brown dough.
  3. Drop small portions of each of the 3 colors of dough close together in random pattern onto lightly floured cloth-covered surface.
  4. Roll doughs together into marbled pattern to 1/8-inch thickness.
  5. Cut with 2 1/2- to 3-inch leaf-shaped cookie cutter.
  6. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  7. Bake 6 to 7 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched in center.
  8. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories83kcal
Protein5.07%
Fat46.32%
Carbs48.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.02
Glycemic Load
7.22
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.4508695418582%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:83.34kcal
4.17%
Fat:4.3g
6.62%
Saturated Fat:1g
6.24%
Carbohydrates:10.16g
3.39%
Net Carbohydrates:9.95g
3.62%
Sugar:4.2g
4.67%
Cholesterol:6.82mg
2.27%
Sodium:60.82mg
2.64%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.25%
100%
Protein:1.06g
2.12%
Selenium:3.24µg
4.62%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.18%
Folate:15.18µg
3.8%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.87%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.72%
Vitamin B3:0.46mg
2.32%
Iron:0.4mg
2.21%
Vitamin A:94.48IU
1.89%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.52%
Phosphorus:12.62mg
1.26%
Vitamin K:1.16µg
1.11%