RAINBOW SWIRLS

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The students in my home economics class enjoy choosing and mixing in the food coloring for these cookies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Green and red liquid food coloring

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Divide dough into three portions. Tint one portion pink and one green. Leave one portion plain. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle. , Shape each portion into a 15-in. roll. Place all three rolls on a large piece of plastic wrap. Wrap tightly; roll gently until rolls form one log. Refrigerate overnight. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.