Zebra cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that everyone will love. They are made with a simple dough that is striped with chocolate and vanilla, and they are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
There are a few reasons why zebra cookies are so popular. First, they are incredibly easy to make. The dough only requires a few simple ingredients, and it can be mixed and baked in just a few minutes. Second, zebra cookies are very visually appealing. The stripes of chocolate and vanilla make them look both delicious and festive. Third, zebra cookies are very versatile. They can be enjoyed as a dessert, a snack, or even a breakfast treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half. Color one half with chocolate food coloring.
- Roll out each half of the dough into a 12-inch circle.
- Place the chocolate dough on top of the vanilla dough and use a knife to cut the dough into 2-inch squares.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Zebra cookies are perfect for any occasion, but they are especially delicious during the holidays. They can be served as a dessert or as a snack.
Zebra cookies can be enjoyed at home, at parties, or at gatherings. They are also a great treat to take to school or work.
- To make sure the cookies are evenly striped, use a toothpick to swirl the chocolate dough into the vanilla dough.
- If you don’t have chocolate food coloring, you can use melted chocolate chips to color the dough.
- The cookies will stay fresh for up to a week when stored in an airtight container.
- Easy to make
- Visually appealing
- Versatile
- Delicious
- Enjoy them as a dessert or a snack.
- Serve them at parties or gatherings.
- Take them to school or work.
Summary
Zebra cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that everyone will love. They are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
To make the icing, combine 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Beat until smooth. If the icing is too thick, add a little more milk. If the icing is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
10-12 minutes
To make the chocolate part of the cookies, you will need:
For 10-12 minutes
Cream together the butter, shortening, vanilla, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the melted chocolate. Divide the dough in half and color one half with the red food coloring. Roll out each half of the dough to a 12×10 inch rectangle. Place the red dough on top of the white dough and cut into 1-inch squares. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool completely before frosting.