Chessboard Cookies Recipe English Simple Recipes

English Simple Recipes Creating chessboard cookies can be a fun and visually appealing baking project! Here's a basic recipe to get you started: **Chessboard Cookies Recipe** *Ingredients:* **For the Vanilla Dough:** - 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1 large egg - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour - A pinch of salt **For the Chocolate Dough:** - ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened - ½ cup granulated sugar - 1 large egg - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour - ¼ cup unsweetened English Simple Recipes cocoa powder - A pinch of salt *Instructions:* **Vanilla Dough:** 1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. 3. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms. 4. Divide the vanilla dough into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a square block and wrap in plastic wrap. R...