Watermelon Slice Cookies (Printable)

Colorful slice-shaped treats with red and green dough, finished with chocolate chip details for a fruity summer appearance.

# What you need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

→ Decoration

09 - Red and green gel food coloring
10 - Mini chocolate chips (for seeds)
11 - 2 tablespoons milk (as needed)

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
03 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until soft dough forms and no dry streaks remain.
04 - Split dough into two portions: larger portion (about 2/3) and smaller portion (about 1/3). Tint larger portion with red food coloring, kneading until color is evenly distributed. Tint smaller portion with green food coloring.
05 - Roll red dough into a 10-inch long, 2-inch diameter log. Roll green dough into a rectangle large enough to wrap around the log. Carefully wrap green dough around red log, pressing gently to seal edges.
06 - Wrap dough log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm enough to slice cleanly.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
08 - Cut chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Slice each round in half to create watermelon wedge shapes.
09 - Press mini chocolate chips into red portion of each slice, arranging to mimic watermelon seed pattern.
10 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until cookies are set but not browned. Cool on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They look impressively complicated but come together with simple cookie dough skills
  • The sweet buttery flavor pairs perfectly with the playful summer presentation
02 -
  • The dough must be thoroughly chilled or the colors will blur together when sliced
  • Gel food coloring is essential because liquid coloring will make your dough too sticky
03 -
  • If the green dough feels sticky while wrapping, chill it for 15 minutes first
  • A sharp knife dipped in flour creates the cleanest slices

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