Watermelon Cookie

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl until well mixed.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat shortening and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Stir in egg, milk, and vanilla until well combined. Add flour mixture, a little bit at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add red food coloring, beating until blended and reaches desired color. Shape dough into a ball; cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Divide dough in half; store 1 portion in the refrigerator. Roll remaining 1 portion on a lightly floured surface to a ¼-inch thickness. Cut dough using a 3-inch round cookie cutter; cut dough circle in half. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Press several mini chocolate chips in each cookie. Repeat with remaining dough.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes; do not brown. Cool cookies completely on wire racks.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Combine confectioners' sugar and water in a medium bowl until smooth. Add green food coloring; mix until blended and reaches desired color. Dip round edge of each cookie in green icing. Place dipped cookie on wax paper until icing is firm.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (18 servings total)