# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Coloring and Decoration
08 - Red gel food coloring
09 - Green gel food coloring
10 - 1/3 cup colored sanding sugar (red and green), optional
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
02 - Beat butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until combined.
04 - Gradually mix in the flour mixture just until incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Split the dough into three equal parts; tint one with red gel food coloring, another with green, leaving one plain.
06 - Roll each portion between parchment paper sheets into approximately 9 by 6 inches rectangles; chill for 20 minutes.
07 - Place the plain dough rectangle on the bottom, then red, then green layers; trim edges to align evenly.
08 - Roll the stacked dough from the long side into a tight log, removing parchment as you go; optionally roll in colored sanding sugar.
09 - Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
10 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
11 - Cut the chilled log into 1/4-inch rounds and space 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
12 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until set but not browned; cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
