Bipartisan Purple “Kindness” Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup red candies (like M&Ms or sprinkles)
• 1 cup blue candies (like M&Ms or sprinkles)
• Purple food coloring (optional, for dough)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Color the Dough (Optional): If you want purple dough, add a few drops of purple food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
7. Add Candies: Fold in the red and blue candies gently to keep the colors distinct.
8. Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
10. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your bipartisan purple cookies, symbolizing unity and deliciousness!