Name: Zebra Butter Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 46 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: Flour – 320 g (plus extra if needed); Icing sugar – 150 g; Butter – 170 g; Vegetable oil – 1.5 tbsp; Egg – 1; Baking powder – 1 tsp; Vanilla extract – 1 tsp; Salt – a pinch; Cornstarch – 1 tbsp; Cocoa powder – 1 tbsp

Directions

1. Step

In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, icing sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix well until smooth. Add the egg and vegetable oil, then mix again until fully incorporated. Stir in the baking powder and flour. Mix well, then knead by hand until a soft dough forms. Add extra flour if necessary to achieve a workable consistency.

2. Step

Divide the dough into two portions: ⅓ of the dough in one part and ⅔ in another. To the smaller portion, add cocoa powder and knead until fully mixed. To the larger portion, add cornstarch and knead until combined.

3. Step

Roll both dough portions into logs and divide them into equal pieces: The plain dough into 8 parts The cocoa dough into 7 parts Roll each piece into small logs, then stack them alternately, pressing gently to join them together. Wrap and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up.

4. Step

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Remove the chilled dough from the fridge and slice it into small pieces. Arrange the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool before serving. Enjoy your Chocolate Swirl Butter Cookies!