Stitched Sugar Cookies Decorated (Printer-Friendly Version)
Bright sugar cookies with patchwork colors and chocolate accents, ideal for adding charm to any celebration spread.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sugar Cookie Dough
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Food Coloring Gels
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1/2 teaspoon red food coloring gel
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1/2 teaspoon green food coloring gel
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1/2 teaspoon purple food coloring gel
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1/2 teaspoon yellow food coloring gel
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1/2 teaspoon orange food coloring gel
→ Chocolate Stitches
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1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
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Allow butter to soften to room temperature. Measure and separate all ingredients and food colorings precisely.
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Beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
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Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. Scrape bowl sides and bottom to ensure uniform texture.
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Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl.
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Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the creamed mixture on low speed until dough forms with no visible flour streaks.
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Split dough evenly into five portions; add a separate food coloring gel to each and mix until uniformly colored.
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Wrap each colored dough portion in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance color definition and ease handling.
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On a lightly floured surface, pinch or cut small sections from each colored dough and assemble together to create a patchwork effect. Roll or press to desired thickness. Use cutters if preferred.
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Set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
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Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets spaced apart. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges just begin to turn golden, avoiding overbaking to maintain soft centers.
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Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool fully before decorating.
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Melt chocolate chips with optional coconut oil in 20-second microwave intervals, stirring until smooth.
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Place melted chocolate into a piping bag or small ziplock bag with a snipped tip and pipe thin 'stitch' lines along dough seams. Allow chocolate to set before serving.
# Additional Tips:
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Chilling the colored dough thoroughly prevents color bleeding and helps maintain crisp shapes during baking.
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For clean chocolate lines, use a piping tip size #1 or #2 and maintain steady pressure while piping.
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Avoid overbaking to preserve soft centers and vibrant dough colors.