- 45 mins
- 180 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- Red paste food coloring
Preparation
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl beat butter on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined. Beet in egg and vanilla. Beat in the flour.
Divide dough in half. Knead food coloring into one portion of dough.
Shape each portion of dough into a rectangular log that is 6 inches long and 2 inches wide. Wrap each log in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Chill for at least 2 hours or until dough is very firm. Using a sharp knife, cut each log lengthwise into four slices.
Stack four dough slices together, alternating colors. Press dough together to seal layers. Wrap each log in plastic wrap. Chill about 30 minutes or until firm.
Cut each layered log lengthwise into four slices. Stack four dough slices together, alternating colors to create a plaid effect. Trim edges to straighten, as necessary. Wrap and chill again for about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a sharp knife, cut logs crosswise into 1/4 inch slices. Place slices 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned.