Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes Cookie Art 3.3 (24) 43 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 21, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 12 to 16 Let kids play Jackson Pollock by squeezing drops of liquid food coloring onto large squares of dough and then using a straw to blow the color around. Layer colors until the abstract "painting" is complete. Ingredients 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting ½ teaspoon table salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Assorted liquid food coloring, for decorating Directions Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In large bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs. Add reserved flour mixture; mix on low speed until well combined. Stir in vanilla. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. On a floured work surface, roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Transfer rolled dough to a prepared baking sheet; chill until firm, about 15 minutes. Cut dough into large rectangles. Place the cut cookies 2 inches apart on both of the prepared baking sheets. To decorate, place a few drops of food coloring on a cookie. Using a straw, gently blow food coloring over cookie. Place baking sheet of decorated cookies in refrigerator; chill until dough is firm, about 15 minutes. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until edges of cookies start to brown. With a metal spatula, transfer cookies to wire racks; let cool. Cook's Notes Since this cookie is so buttery, keep the dough well chilled so it's easier to work with. Print