How do I bake rainbow surprise cookies?

Brighten your day with these Rainbow Surprise Cookies! Hidden colorful surprises inside make them a fun and delicious treat for kids and adults alike.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How Do I Bake Rainbow Surprise Cookies. Items include: Butter Granulated sugar Eggs Vanilla extract All-purpose flour Baking powder Salt

Butter 1 cup
Granulated sugar 1 cup
Eggs 2
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
All-purpose flour 3 cups
Baking powder 1 teaspoon
Salt a pinch

Take note
Handle food coloring with care to avoid stains, and be cautious when working with hot cookie dough.

1

In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, and mix until a dough forms.

2

Divide and Color the Dough

Divide the dough into equal portions, depending on how many colors you want to use. Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion and knead until the color is evenly distributed. Get creative and make as many colors as you like! Wrap each colored dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

3

Assemble the Surprise

Take a small amount of each colored dough and roll it into a ball. Arrange the balls of dough together, creating a rainbow pattern. Gently press the balls together to form a larger ball. Make sure each color is visible. Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet, leaving enough space between them for spreading.

4

Bake to Perfection

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still look slightly undercooked, but they will firm up as they cool. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.