Springtime Slice-and-Bake Confetti Cookies

Springtime Slice-and-Bake Confetti Cookies
50 min.
48
92kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Springtime Slice-and-Bake Confetti Cookies! As the days grow warmer and the flowers begin to bloom, there's no better way to celebrate the season than with these vibrant, colorful cookies that are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face. Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these cookies are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make.

Imagine the joy of slicing into a beautifully layered cookie, revealing a rainbow of colors that reflect the spirit of spring. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a hint of sweetness, each bite is a delightful treat. The addition of pastel-colored confetti candy sprinkles adds a festive touch, making them perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to holiday celebrations.

What’s more, this recipe is designed for convenience. With just 50 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a batch of 48 cookies that are sure to impress your family and friends. The slice-and-bake method allows you to prepare the dough ahead of time, making it easy to enjoy fresh cookies whenever the craving strikes. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a batch of these charming Springtime Slice-and-Bake Confetti Cookies that will brighten up your dessert table and leave everyone asking for more!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup butter flavor shortening 
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • teaspoons vanilla 
  • 3.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 10 drops food coloring red
  • 16 drops food coloring yellow
  • drops drop natural food coloring green
  • tablespoons sprinkles 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • loaf pan
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Line bottom of 9x5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. In large bowl, beat sugar, butter and shortening with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Beat in egg, milk and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt until dough forms.
  2. Divide dough into 3 parts. Knead 1 food color into each part of dough. Press one of the colored doughs in bottom of pan. Top with remaining colored doughs, pressing each layer firmly to seal.
  3. Turn pan upside down; remove plastic wrap from dough.
  4. Cut dough lengthwise into thirds.
  5. Cut each third crosswise into 16 slices. On ungreased cookie sheets, place slices about 2 inches apart.
  6. Sprinkle with candy sprinkles.
  7. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until bottoms are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories92kcal
Protein4.49%
Fat41.91%
Carbs53.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.81
Glycemic Load
8.32
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.4782608751532%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:91.55kcal
4.58%
Fat:4.28g
6.58%
Saturated Fat:1.01g
6.33%
Carbohydrates:12.31g
4.1%
Net Carbohydrates:12.08g
4.39%
Sugar:5.84g
6.49%
Cholesterol:3.48mg
1.16%
Sodium:41.61mg
1.81%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.35%
100%
Protein:1.03g
2.06%
Selenium:3.19µg
4.56%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.52%
Folate:15.94µg
3.99%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.93%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.88%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.51%
Iron:0.41mg
2.3%
Vitamin A:90.54IU
1.81%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.46%
Phosphorus:12.14mg
1.21%
Vitamin K:1.17µg
1.11%