Learn how to make these beautiful and tasty checkerboard cookies that are perfect for any occasion. With a buttery vanilla and chocolate swirl, these cookies are sure to impress your guests with their unique appearance and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half and mix cocoa powder into one half until combined.
- Shape each half into a rectangle and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll out each dough rectangle into a 1/4 inch thickness.
- Stack the dough rectangles on top of each other, alternating the colors.
- Roll up the stacked dough lengthwise into a log.
- Chill the log in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the log into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
