Stitched Sugar Cookies (Printer-Friendly)

Bright, multicolored sugar cookies decorated with chocolate stitching, offering playful flavors and whimsical charm.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Sugar Cookie Dough

01 - 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Food Coloring (Divide dough into 5 equal portions)

09 - ½ teaspoon red gel food coloring
10 - ½ teaspoon green gel food coloring
11 - ½ teaspoon purple gel food coloring
12 - ½ teaspoon yellow gel food coloring
13 - ½ teaspoon orange gel food coloring

→ Chocolate Stitches

14 - ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
15 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Allow butter to reach room temperature. Measure ingredients accurately, especially the flour using scoop and level method. Organize food colorings for dough division.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, mixing until fully incorporated. Scrape the bowl sides and bottom for uniform texture.
04 - Whisk all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually fold into wet mixture on low speed until just combined with no visible flour.
05 - Divide dough evenly into five portions. Add respective gel food colorings to each portion. Mix gently until color is uniform, adjusting intensity if needed.
06 - Wrap each colored dough separately with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance color definition and handling.
07 - On a lightly floured surface, pinch or slice small pieces from each colored dough and assemble together to create patchwork shapes. Roll or press to desired thickness. Optionally use cookie cutters for uniform shapes.
08 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets, spaced apart. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Avoid overbaking.
09 - Allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in short microwave bursts, stirring until smooth. Transfer to piping bag and pipe thin 'stitch' lines where dough colors meet. Let chocolate set before serving.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - Chilling colored dough for a minimum of 30 minutes prevents color bleeding and ensures crisp shapes. For extra crispness, chill cut cookies briefly before baking.
02 - Use a piping bag with a small round tip (#1 or #2) for precise chocolate stitch lines and practice consistent pressure for best results.
03 - Remove cookies from oven as edges turn golden to preserve color vibrancy and soft centers.

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