Watermelon Slice Cookies (Printable Version)

Vibrant summer treats shaped like watermelon slices, decorated with colorful dough and chocolate chip seeds.

# What You Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

→ Decoration

09 - Red and green gel food coloring
10 - Mini chocolate chips
11 - 2 tablespoons milk

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
02 - Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
03 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until soft dough forms. Divide dough into two portions: one larger (2/3) and one smaller (1/3).
04 - Tint larger portion with red food coloring, kneading until evenly distributed. Tint smaller portion with green food coloring.
05 - Roll red dough into 10-inch long, 2-inch diameter log. Roll green dough into rectangle and wrap around red log, pressing gently to seal.
06 - Wrap dough log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
08 - Slice chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Cut each round in half to form watermelon slices. Place on prepared baking sheets.
09 - Press mini chocolate chips into red portion of each slice to mimic watermelon seeds.
10 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until set but not browned. Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • People literally gasp when they see them on the dessert table
  • The dough is forgiving enough for kids to help shape
  • They freeze beautifully so you can prep ahead for parties
02 -
  • Chilling the dough is nonnegotiable or the red and green will blur together when you slice
  • Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to keep your dough texture perfect
03 -
  • Work quickly once you start wrapping the green around the red or the warmth from your hands will soften the dough
  • If the colors streak while kneading wrap the dough and chill it for 15 minutes before continuing

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