So, I’ve always loved baking, and cookies? Man, they’re my jam. I was scrolling through some baking blogs the other day and got super inspired to try something new. I decided to make colorful cookies. You know, those ones that look like they jumped out of a cartoon? Yeah, those.
First off, I gathered all my usual cookie-making stuff – flour, sugar, butter, the whole gang. But then came the fun part: choosing the colors. I wanted to try both natural and some, you know, not-so-natural options. So, I grabbed some natural food dyes, like beet juice for red and spinach extract for green, but let’s be real, I also tossed in some of those vibrant artificial colors because, why not? And sprinkles! A rainbow assortment, because who can resist those?
I started by making a basic sugar cookie dough. I used a mix of granulated sugar and vegetable shortening to get that light, crunchy texture. Then, I divided the dough into different bowls. Time to get messy! I added a few drops of the natural dyes to some, and in others, I went wild with the artificial colors. Mixing them was so satisfying; watching the plain dough transform into these bright, happy colors was like therapy, seriously.
Now, for the baking part, I preheated my oven to the usual temperature, about 350°F. While I waited, I rolled out the dough. To make some cookies extra special, I grabbed a bunch of MMs and sprinkles, then I just pressed them right into the dough before baking. Oh, and for a few, I did a little swirl action with two different colors, just to see how they’d turn out. They looked pretty cool, not gonna lie.
Then I set the timer and baked them. The baking time was important, as I needed the cookies to rise perfectly. I used baking powder for the ones I wanted to be a bit cakier and have a smoother top. For others, I used baking soda to get a denser, craggier texture. Each batch took about 10-12 minutes, just until the edges started to get that golden-brown look. While they were baking, I was already thinking about the next batch. I wanted to experiment with some holiday-themed cookies too, maybe some red and green ones for Christmas, or some pastel colors for Easter. I even thought about doing some galaxy-themed cookies with black, blue, and purple dough, and maybe some edible glitter. I had all of these ideas in my mind.
When they were done, I pulled them out and let them cool. The colors really popped, especially the ones with the sprinkles. They looked almost too good to eat, but of course, I had to try them. They were delicious! The natural dyes gave a subtle, earthy flavor, while the artificial ones were just pure fun. And the texture? Spot on. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside.
This whole experiment was a blast. It just goes to show, a little color can make a big difference. These cookies weren’t just tasty; they were a feast for the eyes.
- Making colorful cookies is totally doable and super fun.
- Natural dyes are cool for a subtle vibe, but artificial ones bring the party.
- Sprinkles and MMs make everything better. Always.
Next time, I’m thinking of trying out different shapes and maybe even some icing to up the decoration game. Baking is all about experimenting, right?
Anyway, that’s my cookie adventure. If you’re looking to add some color to your life, give it a shot. Trust me, it’s worth it.
