Next using a rolling pin, roll out the next size of dough (blue) on the waxed paper and then place the purple cylinder on top of the blue dough. First, roll the smallest dough ball (purple) in a cylinder the length of the wax paper, set aside. You’ll use this to help roll your dough tightly together and as a guide for length. I used purple, blue, green, yellow and red in that order. Using food colour, dye each section a shade of the rainbow. Divide dough into 5 sections making each section a little larger than the other (see images for reference). On a lightly floured work surface roll out dough into a long log. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, and mix until dough forms into a ball. In a large bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt together. Beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. In a stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Step Four: Place the rainbows on a cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are starting to brown. Once firm use a sharp knife and slice 1/2 inch slices down the log. Note: I rolled the dough a few times in the fridge to keep the shape of the cylinder. Step Three: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm. Continue to do this with each colour of dough until you have one large cylinder with all the colours wrapped around each other. Tightly wrap the dough around the purple so you have a larger cylinder with the purple dough inside the blue dough. Then place the purple cylinder on top of the blue dough. Next using a rolling pin, roll out the next size of dough (blue) on the waxed paper. 
6 to 7 inches).įirst, roll the smallest dough ball (purple) in a cylinder the length of the wax paper, and set aside. Step Two: Use a piece of waxed paper to help roll your dough tightly together and as a guide for length (approx. Step One: Make your cookie dough, roll it into a log and divide it into 5 sections, making each section a little larger than the other. Thick cookies are better and will have a softer bite to them. Make sure not to cut the cookies too thin.The cookies will turn brown and no one wants a brown rainbow! Watch your bake time, once the cookies start browning remove them from the oven as they will continue to bake once removed.Use a good quality, large sharp knife to slice the cookies.I typically set a timer and every 15 minutes or so go back and give the log another roll to help keep its shape. Try and keep your log as round as possible while it firms up in the refrigerator.Make sure you roll the log as tight as possible, if you have gaps between each colour you’ll end up with holes in your rainbow.
They are stronger in colour and more true to colour as well. Use good quality gel food colouring to achieve the colours of the rainbow.Tips for Making Slice and Bake Rainbow Sugar Cookies “The only lasting beauty is the beauty of the heart”.“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love.
“Wherever you are, and whatever you do, be in love.”. I used almond extract in these slice and bake rainbow sugar cookies but you can substitute vanilla extract for a more basic flavour or even add lemon zest. Good quality food colouring – purple, blue, green, yellow, red. I’m proud that I live in a country that honours same-sex marriage and know that my aunt can be happy living the life she chooses! Canada, you truly are an amazing country! Let’s celebrate Love in all forms! Happy Pride month friends! Ingredients Last summer my aunt married her partner Sara and it was a lovely day spent celebrating them in my uncle’s backyard with close friends, family and of course home cooked food. I’m a believer in love is love no matter your sex or race! I truly feel these events (like Pride) help bring people together and provide more knowledge and understanding. I support anyone’s choice to love whomever they want and I hope we can all come together and celebrate equality. Patrick’s Day cookies, perfect to enjoy at the end of the rainbow! The sugar cookies are soft a little crisp and nutty with a slight almond bite. #SLICE AND BAKE SUGAR COOKIE RECIPES FULL#
They aren’t perfect, but I think I like them more that way, because heck, who is perfect?! These cookies are so fun to make, full of cheer and can brighten any day! The sugar cookies are soft, yet a little crisp and nutty with a slight almond bite. Happy Pride everyone! The month of June is Pride month in Toronto and we have one of the world’s biggest Pride parades! In celebration I’ve made some fun, little slice and bake rainbow sugar cookies.
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