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Watermelon Sugar Cookies

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These adorable Watermelon Sugar Cookies bring the refreshing essence of summer to your dessert table. With their vibrant colors and sweet flavor, they're perfect for picnics, pool parties, or anytime you want to add a touch of whimsy to your cookie jar. The simple sugar cookie base makes them approachable for bakers of all skill levels.

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

10 min

Serves

24 cookies

Difficulty

easy

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

Electric mixer (stand or hand)
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
Whisk
Rubber spatula
Rolling pin
Round cookie cutter (3-inch diameter)
Knife or pizza cutter
Baking sheets
Parchment paper
Wire cooling rack

These watermelon sugar cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat! The recipe uses a classic sugar cookie base divided into three colors to create the watermelon effect. Take your time with the assembly process, and don't worry if they're not perfect – homemade charm is part of their appeal!

For a fun variation, try using a watermelon-shaped cookie cutter instead of round ones. You can also add a touch of watermelon flavoring to the red portion of the dough for an extra summery taste.

Watermelon Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

Step 1: Whisking dry ingredients ensures even distribution of leavening agents.

Step 2: Proper creaming incorporates air for a tender cookie texture.

Step 3: Adding eggs one at a time prevents the mixture from curdling.

Step 4: Overmixing develops gluten, resulting in tough cookies.

Step 5: Gel food coloring provides vibrant colors without adding excess liquid to the dough.

Step 6: Chilling firms up the dough, making it easier to roll and helping cookies maintain their shape during baking.

Step 7: Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.

Step 8: These semi-circles will form the watermelon rind.

Step 9: The red dough represents the watermelon flesh.

Step 10: This thin white layer represents the rind's inner edge.

Step 11: Gentle pressure helps the layers stick together without distorting the shape.

Step 12: Place chocolate chips in a random pattern for a realistic watermelon appearance.

Step 13: Cookies will continue to firm up as they cool, so avoid overbaking.

Step 14: This brief rest helps cookies set up enough to move without breaking.

Step 15: Proper storage maintains freshness and prevents cookies from becoming stale.