Marbled Cookies

Step by step

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the room-temperature butter and the sugar, and beat until the mixture is creamy.

   
2. 2

   Add the egg and the vanilla extract, and mix them in.

   
3. 3

   Add the flour and the baking powder, through a sieve if you have one. Add the salt and combine everything.

   
4. 4

   Turn the dough out onto the counter and finish bringing it together with your hands.

   
5. 5

   Divide it in half, return one half to the bowl and combine it with the cocoa powder.

   
6. 6

   Roll each dough into a log, making sure both are the same length, flatten them with a rolling pin, cut lengthwise strips and put them back together alternating the colors. (Shown in detail in the video)

   
7. 7

   Cut this new dough crosswise, roll each piece into a little ball and place them on a baking sheet, flattening them onto it.

   
8. 8

   Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes.