BEACH BALL COOKIES

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These cookies are as colorful as beach balls and just as fun. They're delightful for kids' parties, school bake sales or when you just want a playful treat. Use bright, bold colors, or soft pastels for springtime. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Assorted food coloring

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, oil and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough into 5 equal portions. Tint each portion a different color with food coloring. Divide each portion into 24 equal pieces; roll each piece into a ball. Gently press together 1 ball of each color to form a larger ball; place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of a glass., Bake until bottoms are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.