Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Red and blue food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- Gradually drizzle in vegetable oil while mixing.
- Blend in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, cream of tartar) in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until smooth dough forms.
- Divide dough; color one half red and the other blue using food coloring.
- Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 7–9 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool cookies on a rack before frosting with cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Chill dough if too soft to scoop easily. Customize colors for various occasions using different food colorings.