These multi-colored cookies in the shape of leaves and pumpkins are a cute fall treat for the kids! On the next blustery day, turn on the oven and make a batch of these sweet treats with your children.
The autumnal effect was simple to create. Start out with your favorite sugar cookie dough recipe. Since I prefer to use natural food coloring instead of artificial colors. I just mixed turmeric in 1/3, cocoa in 1/3 and left the rest of the dough uncolored. True, the colors aren’t as vibrant as artificial food dye, but they were good enough for us. And in case you are wondering, no, they did not taste like curry. You need only a small amount of turmeric to create yellow dough.
Before rolling:
Unfortunately, I could only find plastic autumn cookie cutters in our neighborhood — they do not work as good as metal ones.
This concept could easily be replicated for any holiday/occasion/color combination you like.
Thanks to Mama in Wonderland for the idea!
maryanne says
October 7, 2009 at 11:59 amThis is a great idea – and I love that you were able to use natural food coloring!
Shan says
October 7, 2009 at 1:55 pmHey! Thanks for the shout-out! But now you made me look bad for using commercial food coloring. (Just kidding. But I sort of do look bad.)
Mom and Kiddo says
October 7, 2009 at 2:35 pmNo, you don't look bad and yours are so much prettier! Can't you see how ours are a little blobby? I patched together the dough in some places because I was too lazy to reroll! I am just neurotic, it's not a good thing to be.
Tracie says
October 7, 2009 at 3:00 pmAnything natural really appeals me because personally I feel whole grain, vegetables and fruits are the complete source of nutrients and when it comes to kids we must make every effort in feeding them Healthier Foods
Nellie says
October 7, 2009 at 4:11 pmWhat a cool idea! I'd never thought of using turmeric as a food coloring. And, yes, I was wondering exactly how turmeric made a cookie taste.
Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun Blog says
October 8, 2009 at 1:22 amI love this idea, and I love how you achieved such bright yellow with the turmeric. I would have never thought of that, but they look great (and I'm sure they tasted fabulous too)!
Paula says
October 8, 2009 at 2:10 amThanks for sharing the resources..I always believe in Real and natural foods because it is the only source of nutrients. Choosing right food
Bona Fide Mama says
October 9, 2009 at 2:42 amCool, I like to use natural coloring too! Never thought of using tumeric. 🙂
Fun Mama - Deanna says
November 12, 2009 at 6:33 pmVery cute cookies. It's making me want to go bake.