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Geode Cookies

Sparkling Geode Cookies That Wow Kids and Adults Alike

These Geode Cookies are a visual delight, bursting with colors and flavors that will impress everyone at your next gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1.5 cups Unsalted Butter Substitute with margarine for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Can be replaced with granulated sugar, but texture will differ.
  • 2 Eggs Use flax eggs for a vegan option.
  • 2 Tbsp Milk Replace with almond milk or any non-dairy milk.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract A dash of almond extract can add depth.
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract Omit for nut allergies or substitute with more vanilla extract.
  • 3.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour for gluten-free version.
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Essential for flavor, don’t skip it.
  • Gel Food Coloring Purple & Black, alternative liquors-based offers bolder colors.
For Decoration
  • Purple Sprinkles Swap for glittering sugar or edible glitter for extra flair.
  • 0.5 cup Black/Chocolate Sprinkles A must for rolling your cookie logs.

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Large mixing bowl
  • sharp knife
  • Parchment paper
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Geode Cookies
  1. Cream the butter and sugar together for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs and milk to the creamed mixture, mixing on low until just combined.
  3. Whisk together flour and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually combine with wet ingredients.
  4. Divide the dough into three parts, color one part with purple and another with black food coloring.
  5. Roll the black dough into a rectangle, layer white and purple dough on top, and roll into a log.
  6. Chill the dough in plastic wrap for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Slice the chilled log into 1/4-inch thick pieces and arrange on baking sheets.
  9. Sprinkle additional purple sprinkles into each cookie slice before baking.
  10. Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned, then cool for 10 minutes on the sheet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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