Painting palette cookies: A fun dessert for family gatherings

Are friends with little ones visiting this coming weekend? Or perhaps you have another family gathering with children in the works? If so, I have a tried-and-true recipe for an exceptional dessert you won't want to miss. It's delicious and visually stunning!

Homemade baked goods can impress not only with their taste but also with their appearance. This is especially true for sweets prepared for the little ones. This time will be no different. You'll learn to quickly and easily create genius baked goods with a charming motif in just a moment.

Crispy cookies resembling a painting palette will be perfect for this role. They are so adorable that you can't take your eyes off them. Their taste also lingers in memory for a long time. With so many reasons "for" trying this recipe, it's hard to pass up!

Ingredients:

                                  
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of butter
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 7 ounces of chocolate M&M’s candies
• 3 salty pretzel sticks

Instructions:

Step 1: Combine the dry ingredients for the cookie dough in a large bowl; mix flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2: In a separate bowl, cream butter with sugar. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract. Combine this mixture with the dry ingredients to create a uniform and smooth dough.

Step 3: Divide the dough into smaller pieces, forming small balls. Place each ball onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and gently flatten them with your hand.

Step 4: Use a drinking straw to make a small hole and create an additional indentation on the outer side of each piece. This will make each cookie look like an actual painting palette.

Step 5: Add colorful candies to each cookie to give them a splash of color. Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F for 12 minutes.

Step 6: Place a piece of salty pretzel on each palette cookie as a painting brush before serving. And that’s it—enjoy!