Chalkboard Cookies by Ali Bee's Bake Shop

Ali Bee's Bake Shop's stunning Chalkboard Cookies are a creative and delicious treat. The black 'chalkboard' base is both entertaining and impressive, and you can use the edible white marker to create personalized messages or artistic designs on each cookie.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Black food coloring gel
• White edible food marker

Instructions:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a smooth dough forms

Divide the dough into two equal portions and wrap each in plastic wrap

Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Remove one portion of dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness

Cut out rectangular shapes resembling mini chalkboards using a cookie cutter or a knife

Carefully transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheet

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once the cookies are cooled, use black food coloring gel to create a chalkboard effect on each cookie

Using a white edible food marker, write fun messages or draw doodles on the 'chalkboard' cookies

Allow the food coloring to dry completely before storing the cookies in an airtight container