Colorful Cookies Recipes

Yellow Cookies

Yellow cookies are often associated with lemon flavors due to their bright color and zesty taste. These cookies can range from traditional sugar cookie dough infused with lemon zest or juice to more modern recipes incorporating lemon curd. Here's how to make your own classic yellow lemon cookies:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Zest of one lemon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest and continue to beat until well combined.
3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir into wet mixture just until combined.
4. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, rotating halfway through, until edges are set and tops are lightly golden. Let cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

These yellow cookies will have a tangy lemony flavor that complements a variety of tea flavors, offering a delightful contrast between sweet and tart tastes.

Red Cookies

Red cookies don't always mean they contain strawberries or similar fruits, although some recipes do incorporate fruit purees. For instance, red velvet cookies gained popularity because of their vibrant reddish color and unique texture. To make these sought-after red velvet cookies:

Ingredients:

• ½ cup softened butter
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• ⅔ cups flour
• ⅓ cup cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy. Add sugar gradually while continuously mixing.
2. Beat in the egg followed by the vanilla extract and food coloring.
3. Stir together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add it to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
4. Cover and refrigerate for one hour before preheating oven to 375°F (191°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. Roll dough into bite-sized balls and space them about 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges start to darken slightly. Let cool on wire racks before frosting.

For the frosting, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Mix well until smooth and spreadable. Spread over cooled cookies once they've been removed from the baking sheets.

Blue Cookies

Blue cookies often evoke thoughts of blueberry flavors due to their colorful appearance. However, they may also be associated with popular brands like Nestlé Toll House's Blueberry Bliss Cookies. Here's a simplified version of these delicious treats:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup margarine or butter, melted
• 2 cups quick-cook rolled oats
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 package white chocolate chips
• 1 cup dried blueberries

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a cookie sheet.
2. Mix melted margarine with rolled oats in a large bowl. Press onto bottom of prepared cookie sheet.
3. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crust. Sprinkle with white chocolate chips and press down gently. Top with dried blueberries.
4. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

These blueberry bliss cookies offer a delightful combination of the tartness from dried blueberries, the richness of white chocolate, and the nutty flavor from the oats.