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Zebra Cookies Recipe

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These Zebra Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a unique striped pattern created by combining vanilla and chocolate doughs. Soft, buttery, and slightly crisp on the edges, these cookies are perfect for any occasion and are sure to impress with their beautiful marbled design.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate even baking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, ensuring a tender cookie texture.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar until fully incorporated, creating a smooth batter.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until the dough forms—avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  6. Divide Dough: Split the dough into two equal portions for the vanilla and chocolate parts.
  7. Make Chocolate Dough: Add cocoa powder and milk to one portion and mix until the chocolate dough is fully combined and smooth.
  8. Shape Dough Balls: Roll both the vanilla and chocolate doughs into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  9. Form Zebra Logs: Roll one vanilla dough ball and one chocolate dough ball together to form a striped “log” shape, creating the signature zebra effect.
  10. Slice Cookies: Cut the dough logs into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange them spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  11. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are done.
  12. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for the best texture.
  • Chill the dough if it becomes too soft to handle easily.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.

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