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Zebra Cookies

Delightful cookies with a unique combination of chocolate and vanilla, visually appealing with their striped design, perfect for family gatherings and cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup butter, softened Make sure butter is softened but not melted.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Whole wheat flour can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Can be substituted with carob powder if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Blend in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring they’re fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Shaping and Baking
  1. Roll small amounts of the dough into balls. Roll half of the balls in cocoa powder for the chocolate layer, leaving the other half plain.
  2. Combine one chocolate ball and one vanilla ball together, gently pressing them to form a flat disk.
  3. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the disks on the sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  4. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For dairy-free cookies, substitute butter with coconut oil or margarine. Avoid over-baking to prevent dryness.