Marbled Cookies

I recently made these cookies for a classic Saturday night at Mom's house. Luckily the weather was pretty good, so we spent time outside. It was fun to see many of the nieces and nephews and just hang out. The current family dynamics were on full display with some sibling rivalries resulting in rough housing that fortunately did not result in injury despite multiple close calls.

These cookies are classic butter cookies with vanilla and chocolate dough twisted together. The dough is quite basic. Like most butter cookies, the dough can require some manipulation and needs to be refrigerated before baking. The resulting cookie has a marbled mix of chocolate and vanilla. Like most butter cookies, these are nicely crisp.

Marble Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1 1/4 tsp. flour
• 2 Tbsp. cocoa

Cream butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy. Gradually stir in the flour until well blended. Divide dough in half. With hands, work cocoa into half dough until well blended. Using both hands, roll each half of the dough into an 18 inch rope. Twist the ropes together; fold in half to form a 9 inch rope and shape into a smooth rope. Wrap airtight and chill for several hours or overnight. Cut into 1/4 inch slices. Place one inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 12 to 14 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Enjoy!