Ingredients
4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. table salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. unsalted butter
2 c. sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Assorted liquid food coloring, for decorating
Preparation
Step 1Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In large bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder; set aside.Step 2In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs.Step 3Add reserved flour mixture; mix on low speed until well combined. Stir in vanilla. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for 45 minutes.Step 4Preheat oven to 325 degrees. On a floured work surface, roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Transfer rolled dough to a prepared baking sheet; chill until firm, about 15 minutes. Cut dough into large rectangles. Place the cut cookies 2 inches apart on both of the prepared baking sheets. To decorate, place a few drops of food coloring on a cookie. Using a straw, gently blow food coloring over cookie. Place baking sheet of decorated cookies in refrigerator; chill until dough is firm, about 15 minutes.Step 5Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until edges of cookies start to brown. With a metal spatula, transfer cookies to wire racks; let cool.
Since this cookie is so buttery, keep the dough well chilled so it will be easier to work with. Use drinking straws or cocktail straws to blow the food coloring across the cookies for an abstract-art look.
