For a more intense watermelon flavor, consider adding a drop or two of watermelon extract to the dough. If the dough becomes too soft while working with it, return it to the refrigerator to chill for a few more minutes. Store the finished cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Watermelon Cookie
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME3 hrs 35 mins
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SERVING18 People
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Whimsical and delightful, these Watermelon Cookies bring a slice of summer to your dessert table. These charming treats mimic the vibrant colors and refreshing essence of watermelon, perfect for parties or a fun baking project with kids.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate31 g
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Cholesterol19 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium135 mg
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Sugar20 g
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Fat11 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
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StepIn a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. (5 minutes)
02
StepIn a large bowl, cream together the shortening and softened butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until well combined. Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. (7 minutes)
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StepGradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Add red food coloring until the dough reaches your desired shade of pink/red. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight. (3 hours)
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StepPreheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (10 minutes)
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StepDivide the chilled dough in half. Keep one half refrigerated while you work with the other. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness. Use a 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out circles. Cut each circle in half to create watermelon slices. (15 minutes)
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StepPlace the cookie slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Gently press mini chocolate chips into the surface of each cookie to resemble watermelon seeds. Repeat with the remaining dough, and the remaining half of the dough. (20 minutes)
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StepBake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake. (10 minutes)
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StepLet the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (20 minutes)
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StepIn a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and water until smooth. Add green food coloring until you achieve your desired shade of green. (5 minutes)
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StepOnce the cookies are completely cool, dip the rounded edge of each cookie into the green icing to create the watermelon rind. Place the dipped cookies on wax paper until the icing is set. (15 minutes)
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Lindsay Keeling
Jun 17, 2025I found the dough a little difficult to work with at first, but chilling it overnight made a big difference.
Lorena Cummings
Jun 12, 2025I used a combination of red and pink food coloring to get a more realistic watermelon color. They turned out great!
Antone Russel
Apr 28, 2025My kids absolutely loved these! They had so much fun helping me decorate them.
Nick Hagenes
Apr 17, 2025These are so creative! I brought them to a bake sale and they were the first to go.
Blanche Block
Dec 3, 2024These cookies were a hit at our summer party! Everyone commented on how cute and delicious they were.
Jerald Lakin
Oct 29, 2024The green icing was a bit too thin, so I added a little more confectioners' sugar to thicken it up.
Lucinda Rolfson
Sep 23, 2024Next time, I'm going to try adding some finely chopped crystallized ginger to the dough for a little extra flavor.