Description
Zebra Cookies are delightful treats that combine vanilla and chocolate dough, creating a beautiful striped pattern. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half. In one half, mix in the cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
- Take a tablespoon of each dough and roll them into balls. Place one vanilla ball and one chocolate ball next to each other on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently flatten them together with your hand. Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and milk to create a glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
Notes
- For a fun twist, try adding a teaspoon of almond extract instead of vanilla for a different flavor profile.
- You can also substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for added nutrition.
- 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: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg