Description
Zebra Cookies are delightful, striped treats combining vanilla and chocolate flavors in a fun pattern.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts. Mix cocoa powder into one half.
- Roll out both dough portions into equal-sized rectangles.
- Stack the vanilla dough on top of the chocolate dough and roll tightly into a log.
- Slice the log into ¼-inch thick rounds and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before slicing if it’s too soft.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: zebra cookies, striped cookies, chocolate vanilla cookies