Autumn Striped Refrigerator Cookies
Autumn Striped Refrigerator Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 60 servings with 72 calories, 1g of protein, and 4g of fat each. If you have baking powder, semisweet chocolate, egg, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes.
Instructions
Line 8x4-inch loaf pan with waxed paper, extending paper up over sides of pan. In large bowl, combine sugar and butter; beat until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla and egg; blend well.
Add flour and baking powder; mix well.
Place 1 cup of dough in medium bowl.
Add orange peel and both food colors; stir to mix slightly. On work surface, knead dough until color is uniform. Shape dough into 7x3 1/2-inch rectangle; place in waxed paper-lined pan. Press in gently.
Press half of remaining dough into 7x3 1/2-inch rectangle; place over orange dough in pan. Press gently to edge of pan. Stir chocolate into remaining dough; knead on work surface until color is uniform. Shape dough into 7x3 1/2-inch rectangle; place over vanilla dough in pan. Press gently to edge of pan. Cover with waxed paper; refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.
Heat oven to 375F. Using waxed paper lining, lift dough from pan.
Cut dough lengthwise in half.
Cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375F. for 7 to 10 minutes or until cookies are set and edges are very light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.