World Cup Soccer Ball Cookies

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temp
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract/paste
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

1. 1

   Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Mix in egg and vanilla.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.

4. 4

   Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until a dough forms.

5. 5

   Divide off 1/3 of the dough. Mix cocoa powder into that portion to make chocolate dough.

6. 6

   Roll both doughs into small, even balls. Chill 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

8. 8

   On a floured surface, arrange dough balls in a soccer ball pattern (1 chocolate in center, surrounded by vanilla, alternating). Press gently together.

9. 9

   Roll out to 1/4 inch thick.

10. 10

    Cut into rounds with a cookie cutter or glass rim.

11. 11

    Re-roll scraps and repeat until all dough is used.

12. 12

    Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill 10 minutes.

13. 13

    Bake 10–11 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden.

14. 14

    Cool on baking sheet a few minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

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