Citrus Ribbons
I'm not much of a cookie baker - i lack the patience! while planning a baby shower for a friend, i found this recipe at land o lakes, and the colors were just so beautiful and spring-like i had to make them. they were a hit, and have satisfied any cookie baking urges i might have in the next year or so :) preparation time includes chilling time.
Steps
Combine sugar , butter and egg in large bowl.
Beat at medium speed , scraping bowl often , until creamy.
Reduce speed to low.
Add flour , baking powder and salt.
Beat until well mixed.
Divide base dough into 3 equal portions.
To first portion , add all orange dough ingredients.
Stir until well mixed.
To second portion , add all lemon dough ingredients.
Stir until well mixed.
To third portion , add all lime dough ingredients.
Stir until well mixed.
Line 8x4-inch loaf pan with waxed paper or aluminum foil.
Press orange dough in even layer onto bottom of lined pan.
Top evenly with lemon dough , gently patting dough.
Top evenly with lime dough , gently patting dough.
Cover.
Refrigerate until firm.
Heat oven to 375f lift dough out of pan and peel off waxed paper or aluminum foil.
Cut into 1 / 4-inch slices.
Cut each slice in half forming 2x1 1 / 2-inch pieces.
Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are very lightly br.
Ingredients
sugar, butter, egg, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, orange juice, orange peel, yellow food coloring, red food coloring, lemon juice, lemon peel, lime juice, lime peel, green food coloring