Vibrant Layered Candy Corn Cookies
These festive Candy Corn Cookies feature a buttery, layered dough in vibrant yellow, orange, and white hues. Baked to a crisp, the cookies capture the classic candy corn flavor in a delightful homemade treat.
Instructions
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1
Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually beat the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
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3
Divide the dough in half. Tint one portion with yellow food coloring and the other with orange food coloring, leaving a small portion of the dough plain.
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Shape each colored dough portion into two 8-inch logs. Flatten the tops and gently push the sides in at a slight angle. Place the orange logs on top of the yellow logs, then top with the plain dough logs to create a layered effect. Wrap and refrigerate the dough until firm, about 4 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Unwrap the chilled dough and slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
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Bake the cookies until set, about 10-12 minutes. Remove them from the pans and transfer to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (based on 24 servings)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate.
