Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies

Mardi Gras has never looked or tasted so good in the form of a marbled cookie! Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies are a fragrant Ube dough marbled with Turmeric and Matcha dough for a vibrant cookie that is unlike any other. Finally, kick off the Mardi Gras celebrations with these unique sweet treats.

Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies Ingredients

• Unsalted or Vegan Butter, Room Temperature
• Granulated Sugar
• Carbonated Water (or other egg substitute)
• Mexican Vanilla
• Organic Gluten-Free Flour (1:1 Ratio)
• Baking Powder
• Baking Soda
• Pink Salt
• Ube Powder (Purple Yam Powder)
• Ube Extract
• Turmeric Powder
• Matcha Powder

Crafting the Marbled Mardi Gras Cookie Dough

1. First, line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking sheets.
2. Next, using a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer with a paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar (or sugar substitute) on medium speed until light and fluffy.
3. Then, add the carbonated water (or another egg substitute) and Mexican vanilla. Beat to combine.
4. Next, add the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and one cup of GF flour. Beat to combine.
5. Then, add the other 1 1/4 c. GF flour. Beat to combine.
6. Finally, the cookie dough is ready!

Cream the Butter and Sugar Until Light and Fluffy

Add the Egg Substitute and Mexican Vanilla; Mix to Combine

Add the Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, and Flour; Mix to Combine

The Cookie Dough is Ready!

Flavoring the Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies

1. First, divide the cookie dough batter into three total bowls.
2. Next, for the first cookie dough, add the Matcha powder. Mix until just combined. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap.
3. Then, for the next cookie dough, add the Turmeric powder. Mix to combine. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap.
4. Next, for the last cookie dough, add the Ube powder and Ube extract. Mix to combine. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap.
5. Finally, place the plastic-wrapped cookie dough into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.

Flavor the First Cookie Dough with Matcha Powder; Mix to Combine

Flavor the Next Cookie Dough with Turmeric Powder; Mix to Combine

Flavor the Last Cookie Dough with Ube Powder and Extract; Mix to Combine

Wrap the Flavored Cookie Doughs In Plastic Wrap; Refrigerate for 1 Hour

Forming the Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies

1. After the cookie dough has chilled in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, remove the cookie dough and place it on the kitchen counter. Let it “warm” to room temperature for about 5 minutes.
2. Next, using your fingers, pinch off a teaspoon of each color/flavor of dough – Ube (purple), Turmeric (yellow), and Matcha (green).
   • Note: This is a fantastic step for kids to do!
3. Then, roll the colored dough together to make a marbled cookie dough ball in your hand.
   • Note: This is a fantastic step for kids to do!
4. Next, place the raw dough balls of Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies onto the prepared baking sheets.
5. Then, place the baking sheets into the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
   • Note: If you plan to freeze the cookie dough, you can freeze the dough for up to 1 hour, package the dough balls in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag, and then store them in your freezer for up to 3 months.
6. Finally, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Remove Chilled Dough from the Refrigerator

Pinch Off a Teaspoon of Each Flavored Dough; Press Together for a Cookie

Roll the Three Flavored Doughs Into a Ball Shape; Place On Baking Sheets

Repeat the Process Until All Cookie Sheets are Filled with Dough Balls

Baking and Serving the Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies

1. First, place the baking sheets with the Marbled Mardi Gras Cookie dough into the preheated oven.
2. Next, bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set and the middle is slightly puffed.
3. Then, remove the baked cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire, cooling rack for 5 minutes.
4. Finally, place the Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies on a wooden tray, or platter, or bundle them up as Mardi Gras treats! Enjoy!

Bake the Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies for 10-12 Minutes

Remove the Baked Cookies; Let Them Cool

Serve the Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies and Enjoy!

Storing the Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies

Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies will be the life of your party! However, if you happen to have leftovers, I’d recommend storing them in an airtight container and the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Finally, you can freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months and then follow the preparation methods for baking them.

Note: If you choose to use Monk Fruit as a sugar replacement, you can substitute 1/2 cup instead of 1 1/4 c. of granulated sugar. Monk Fruit has a naturally sweeter taste.

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Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer

Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies

Yield: 24 Cookies or 2 Dozen

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

Mardi Gras has never looked or tasted so good in the form of a marbled cookie! Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies are a fragrant Ube dough marbled with Turmeric and Matcha dough for a vibrant cookie that is unlike any other.

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Ingredients

• 1 c. Unsalted or Vegan Butter, Room Temperature
• 1 1/4 c. Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 c. Carbonated Water (or other egg substitute)
• 2 tsp. Mexican Vanilla
• 2 1/4 c. Organic Gluten-Free Flour (1:1 Ratio)
• 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
• 1/4 tsp. Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp. Pink Salt
• 2 tbsp. Ube Powder (Purple Yam Powder)
• 1 tsp. Ube Extract
• 2 tsp. Turmeric Powder
• 2 tbsp. Matcha Powder

Instructions

Crafting the Marbled Mardi Gras Cookie Dough

1. First, line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking sheets.
2. Next, using a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer with a paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar (or sugar substitute) on medium speed until light and fluffy.
3. Then, add the carbonated water (or another egg substitute) and Mexican vanilla. Beat to combine.
4. Next, add the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and one cup of GF flour. Beat to combine.
5. Then, add the other 1 1/4 c. GF flour. Beat to combine.
6. Finally, the cookie dough is ready!

Flavoring the Marbled Mardi Gras Cookie Dough

1. First, divide the cookie dough batter into three total bowls.
2. Next, for the first cookie dough, add the Matcha powder. Mix until just combined. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap.
3. Then, for the next cookie dough, add the Turmeric powder. Mix to combine. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap.
4. Next, for the last cookie dough, add the Ube powder and Ube extract. Mix to combine. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap.
5. Finally, place the plastic-wrapped cookie dough into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.

Forming the Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies

1. After the cookie dough has chilled in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, remove the cookie dough and place it on the kitchen counter. Let it "warm" to room temperature for about 5 minutes.
2. Next, using your fingers, pinch off a teaspoon of each color/flavor of dough - Ube (purple), Turmeric (yellow), and Matcha (green).
3. Then, roll the colored dough together to make a marbled cookie dough ball in your hand.
4. Next, place the raw dough balls of Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies onto the prepared baking sheets.
5. Then, place the baking sheets into the refrigerator for 30 minutes. (Note: If you plan to freeze the cookie dough, you can freeze the dough for up to 1 hour, package the dough balls in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag, and then store them in your freezer for up to 3 months).
6. Finally, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Baking and Serving the Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies

1. First, place the baking sheets with the Marbled Mardi Gras Cookie dough into the preheated oven.
2. Next, bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set and the middle is slightly puffed.
3. Then, remove the baked cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire, cooling rack for 5 minutes.
4. Finally, place the Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies on a wooden tray, or platter, or bundle them up as Mardi Gras treats! Enjoy!

Notes

Storing the Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies

Marbled Mardi Gras Cookies will be the life of your party! However, if you happen to have leftovers, I'd recommend storing them in an airtight container and the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Finally, you can freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months and then follow the preparation methods for baking them.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 258Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 145mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 0gSugar: 21gProtein: 1g