HOW TO COLOR SUGAR RECIPES

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking soda to combine. 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter with the sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and egg yolk, and mix to combine. Add the vanilla and mix to combine. Add the flour mixture and mix until just combined. (Try to not overmix the dough or the cookies will be tough.) 3. In in a food processor or high-speed blender, pulse the freeze-dried berries into a fine powder. 4. Divide the dough in thirds, keeping one third in the mixer bowl and transferring the other two to separate bowls; set aside. To the stand mixer bowl, add the berry powder and mix on medium speed until just combined. Remove the berry dough; wipe out the mixer bowl and repeat with another third of dough and the matcha powder. Wipe out the bowl a final time and repeat with the remaining dough and almond extract. 5. Preheat the oven to 350?F and line three baking sheets with parchment paper. 6. To form the cookies, pinch off a small piece (about a tablespoon) of each dough and lightly press them together, then roll the dough into a ball. Arrange the dough balls between the baking sheets (about 8 per sheet). 7. Bake the cookies one baking sheet at a time, until they are puffed and set but not golden on the edges, 9 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with the melted chocolate (if using). The cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days.

Steps:

• COOKIE DOUGH DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl combine sour cream, sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla; mix well. In a smaller bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, then add to wet mixture and mix until everything is just incorporated. With a cookie scoop, scoop out even size scoops of dough and then roll in a ball in your hand and place on a cookie sheet and slightly flatten with your hand so it's in a circular shape. Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven until light golden brown, no more than 10 minutes. They may seem under done but they aren't. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely before frosting.
• BUTTERCREAM FROSTING DIRECTIONS: Directions: Cream together butter and shortening in mixer, with paddle attachment on medium for about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and beat until smooth, Add another 1/2 cup and beat until smooth. Add Vanilla, mix. Add gradually the remaining sugar and milk, making sure you end with sugar. Continue to mix on medium until smooth.