Slice and Bake Christmas Checkerboard Cookies

4.75 from 4 votes

Red and green cookie dough in a checkerboard pattern. These colorful cookies will really brighten up your holiday dessert table!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 45

Cook Time 10

Total Time 55

Servings cookies

Calories 63kcal

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium high speed for 30 seconds. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and baking powder; beat until combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Divide the dough in half.
Color half the dough red and the other half green. Shape red and green halves of dough into 8-inch logs. Wrap each in waxed paper or plastic wrap. Chill for 2 hours, or until firm. Cut each chilled log lengthwise into quarters; reassemble logs, alternating red and green quarters. Wrap and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes, or until well chilled.
Cut dough into ¼ inch thick slices. Place 2 inches apart on parchment lined baking sheets. Flatten slightly with the palm of your hand. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned. Remove cookies and cool on a rack.