Description
Delightful star-shaped cookies made with watermelon flavor, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup watermelon puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the watermelon puree.
- Mix until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense watermelon flavor, add a few drops of watermelon extract.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for a festive touch.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg