Fruit Shaped Cookies
Transform your cookie game with these delightful Fruit Shaped Cookies, a whimsical treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! Perfect for kids’ parties or a creative afternoon project, this recipe uses buttery, soft sugar cookie dough dyed in vibrant colors to mimic charming fruit shapes like apples, lemons, and strawberries. With just a few drops of food coloring and some simple hand-shaping techniques, you’ll craft cookies that look like edible works of art. Optional chocolate chips or candies add an extra touch of personality, while the melt-in-your-mouth texture ensures they’re as satisfying as they are stunning. Ready in under an hour, these decorative cookies are a playful addition to any dessert table or holiday platter. Try them for a bake sale, picnic, or as an edible gift that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- as needed food coloring (red, yellow, green, orange, etc.)
- as needed chocolate chips or small candy for accents (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into separate portions, depending on the number of fruit shapes you'd like to make. For example, divide into three for apples, lemons, and strawberries.
Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion of dough to achieve desired fruit colors (e.g., red for apples, yellow for lemons, pink or red for strawberries). Knead the dough lightly to evenly distribute the color.
Wrap the colored dough portions in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to shape.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Take small portions of the chilled dough and shape into desired fruit shapes. For apples, form small rounds and add a green dough 'leaf' on top. For lemons, shape into ovals. For strawberries, form teardrop shapes and use a toothpick to create texture for seeds.
Arrange the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch between each cookie.
If desired, press chocolate chips or small candies into the dough for accents (e.g., chocolate chips for seeds on strawberries).
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake to preserve the vibrant colors.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy these fruity delights!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.7 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.0 g | 630% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 703 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 705 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 388.0 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.2 g | ||
| Protein | 40.3 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 483 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
