Watermelon Cookies

February 12th, 2013 posted by Amanda Formaro

These watermelon cookies are easy and fun and the kids will enjoy helping as well! What a festive addition to your summertime picnic or party. Great for the 4th of July or any summer festivity.

What You Need

Sugar Cookie Dough

3 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup butter or margarine, softened (not melted!) 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 6 drops red food coloring 1 cup miniature semi sweet morsels

Glaze

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 2 tbsp water 15-20 drops green food coloring

Amanda Formaro
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Amanda Formaro is a freelance writer, editor, craft designer, and recipe developer. She loves multi-tasking and has been writing and working on the Internet since 1997. You can find her at AmandaFormaro.com. You’ll find her craft projects at CraftsbyAmanda.com and her recipes on AmandasCookin.com.


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