Beach Ball Cookies

Name: Beach Ball Cookies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Assorted food coloring

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Total Time

Prep: 45 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Apr. 16, 2022

These cookies are as colorful as beach balls and just as fun. They're delightful for kids' parties, school bake sales or when you just want a playful treat. Use bright, bold colors, or soft pastels for springtime. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Assorted food coloring

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, oil and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
Divide dough into 5 equal portions. Tint each portion a different color with food coloring. Divide each portion into 24 equal pieces; roll each piece into a ball. Gently press together 1 ball of each color to form a larger ball; place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass.
Bake until bottoms are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 152 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Beach Ball Cookies

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