Rainbow Sherbet Fun (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup (225g) butter, softened and unsalted.
02 - 1 cup (200g) white sugar.
03 - 1/2 cup (100g) confectioners' sugar.
04 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature.
05 - 1 tsp vanilla flavoring.
06 - 2 1/2 cups (315g) plain flour.
07 - 1 tsp baking powder.
08 - 1/2 tsp baking soda.
09 - 1/4 tsp table salt.
10 - Food gel in pink, orange, green, or your favorite blend of colors.
11 - 1/2 tsp lime flavor (optional).
12 - 1/2 tsp berry or strawberry flavor (optional).
13 - 1 cup (120g) confectioners' sugar for icing.
14 - 2-3 tbsp milk for icing.
15 - 1/2 tsp vanilla flavor for icing.
16 - Extra food gel (optional, for colored icing).

# Instructions:

01 - Turn the oven on to 350°F (175°C) and get a baking tray ready with parchment paper.
02 - Using a large mixing bowl, whip the softened butter with the granulated and powdered sugars until it’s fluffy.
03 - Mix in one egg at a time, making sure it’s blended before adding the next. Stir in vanilla and optional extracts too.
04 - Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in another bowl and give it a whisk.
05 - Little by little, add the dry mix to the wet mix, stirring gently until combined.
06 - Portion out the dough into 3-4 sections, depending on how many colors you want.
07 - Work food gel into each bit of dough, mixing until the color spreads evenly.
08 - Shape small dough balls for each color and stick them together to make colorful combos without blending the colors too much.
09 - Spread these vibrant dough balls across the lined tray, leaving them enough space to bake properly.
10 - Use your hand to gently press each dough ball down a bit.
11 - Let them bake for 10 to 12 minutes, just until the edges firm up and start to turn golden.
12 - Let the cookies cool off on the tray a little before transferring them to a cooling rack.
13 - Mix together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add some food gel if you want to tint it.
14 - Pour or drizzle icing over your cookies once they’re completely cool. Allow time for it to harden.

# Notes:

01 - Avoid overmixing the dough when adding colors to keep them clear and sharp.
02 - Try lime or berry extracts if you want a fruity flavor.
03 - Adjust the thickness of the icing with more milk or powdered sugar.

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