# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
08 - 0.5 teaspoon almond extract, optional
→ Decoration
09 - Gel food coloring in pastel shades (pink, blue, yellow, lavender)
10 - 0.25 cup pastel sprinkles
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed. Set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
03 - Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture, mixing until fully combined.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Divide dough evenly into 3-4 portions depending on desired number of colors. Add a small amount of gel food coloring to each portion and knead gently until color is distributed evenly throughout.
06 - Roll each colored dough portion into long rope shapes approximately 12 inches in length.
07 - Gently twist the dough ropes together to create a swirled effect, then roll into a log shape. Slice log in half if necessary for easier handling.
08 - Wrap the dough log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm enough to slice cleanly.
09 - Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
10 - Remove chilled dough from refrigerator and slice into 0.25-inch thick rounds. Place slices on prepared baking sheets with approximately 2 inches of space between each cookie.
11 - Sprinkle pastel sprinkles on top of each cookie slice if desired.
12 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges begin to turn golden brown. Avoid overbaking to maintain soft, tender texture.
13 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
