At Home Kids Activity!

Looking for some fun activities to do with the kids? We suggest pairing this deliciously fun cookie recipe with one of our Little Brushes Pinot’s TO GO kits for a creative and artsy day with your little ones! Check out our Shop (link below) to see what Little Brushes paintings we have available!
Cookie Art!
Ingredients
• 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
• Step 1
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In large bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder; set aside.
• Step 2
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs.
• Step 3
Add reserved flour mixture; mix on low speed until well combined. Stir in vanilla. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for 45 minutes.
• Step 4
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. On a floured work surface, roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Transfer rolled dough to a prepared baking sheet; chill until firm, about 15 minutes. Cut dough into large rectangles or whatever shape you want. Place the cut cookies 2 inches apart on both of the prepared baking sheets. To decorate, place a few drops of food coloring on a cookie. Using a straw, gently blow food coloring over cookie. Place baking sheet of decorated cookies in refrigerator; chill until dough is firm, about 15 minutes.
• Step 5
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until edges of cookies start to brown. With a metal spatula, transfer cookies to wire racks; let cool.

Cook's Notes
-Since this cookie is so buttery, keep the dough well chilled so it's easier to work with.
-For extra flavor, mix food coloring with a drop of a flavored extract (orange or bubblegum are good options) before painting your cookies!

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