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Colorful Earth Day sugar cookies shaped like the Earth and plants

Easy Earth Day Sugar Cookies

These bright and simple sugar cookies are perfect for celebrating Earth Day, decorated with kid-friendly blue and green marbling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 17.5 oz package sugar cookie mix Look for name-brand mixes for stable results.
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened Use unsalted butter for better salt control.
  • 1 large egg A large egg is the standard.
Coloring
  • to taste gel food coloring (blue and green) Use gel color for vibrant hues without adding liquid.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375ºF, lower to 350ºF for dark or nonstick pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sugar cookie mix, softened butter, and egg. Mix until you have a soft, uniform dough.
  3. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Add blue gel to one portion and green gel to the other, kneading until evenly colored.
Forming Cookies
  1. Pinch off small portions from each colored dough and press them together gently to form a 1-inch ball.
  2. Place the cookie balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 3 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set and tops look soft.
  2. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat cookies in the microwave or low oven for best results.