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Geode Cookies Recipe

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Geode Cookies are vibrant, jewel-inspired treats bursting with colorful swirls and sparkling sugar crystals that mimic the look of natural geodes. These visually stunning cookies combine a classic buttery sugar cookie base with artistic gel food coloring and crunchy sugar crystals or rock candy, making them perfect for gifting or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs

Decorative

  • Gel food coloring (various colors)
  • 1 cup sugar crystals or rock candy

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color; this typically takes about 3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed.
  3. Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition to ensure proper emulsification and a smooth dough.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening agent throughout the flour.
  5. Mix Dry with Wet: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until combined to prevent overworking the dough, which can result in tough cookies.
  6. Color the Dough: Divide the cookie dough into separate bowls. Add gel food coloring to each portion to create various desired colors, kneading gently if needed to evenly distribute the color.
  7. Shape and Decorate: Scoop small portions of the colored dough onto the lined baking sheets. Press sugar crystals or pieces of rock candy onto the top of each dough ball to resemble the crystalline structure of geodes.
  8. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden, taking care not to overbake so the centers remain soft.
  9. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, ensuring the sugar crystals harden and the cookies set perfectly.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to avoid altering the dough consistency.
  • Press the sugar crystals firmly but gently to ensure they adhere during baking.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep cookies tender.
  • Rock candy can create larger, chunkier crystals for a dramatic geode effect.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain crispness of sugar crystals.

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