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Delicious simple Earth Day cookies decorated with green and blue icing representing the planet.

Simple Earth Day Cookies

Bright, edible "planet" cookies that are fun to make and perfect for celebrating Earth Day with kids.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 1 17-oz bag sugar cookie mix Look for mixes that contain real butter powder or vegetable shortening for better flavor.
  • 6 drops blue food coloring Use gel for a more vivid color. If using liquid, reduce any liquids in the mix by a tablespoon.
  • 6 drops green food coloring Like with blue, gel food coloring gives brighter color with less moisture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the sugar cookie mix according to the package instructions until a soft dough forms.
  3. Divide the dough into two equal portions and knead blue food coloring into one half and green into the other.
  4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and create patches from the opposite color dough, pressing them gently onto each ball.
  5. Flatten each ball to about 1/4 inch thick while preserving the color patches on top.
  6. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes until edges are set and transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for the best dough consistency. For storing, keep cookies in an airtight container, layered with parchment, for up to 3 days.