Valentine Marbled Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Base

01 - 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1½ cups granulated sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1 teaspoon baking powder

→ Coloring

07 - Red gel food coloring
08 - Pink gel food coloring

# Instructions:

01 - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and getting all your ingredients measured and ready.
02 - In a mixing bowl, beat your softened butter and sugar together until it becomes light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together your flour and baking powder until evenly combined.
04 - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into your wet ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
05 - Split the dough in two portions and add different food coloring to each. Roll small amounts of each color together to create beautiful marbled patterns.
06 - Place your marbled cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, just until the edges turn slightly golden.

# Notes:

01 - Perfect for Valentine's Day gifting or sharing with loved ones
02 - Creates beautiful marbled patterns that make each cookie unique
03 - Suitable for both beginner and experienced bakers