Bake It Pink: Recipe for Dr. Oetker Checkerboard Cookies

Searching for something to do during Storm Amy that doesn't require leaving the house? Why not try your hand at baking!

Dr. Oetker's recipe for Checkerboard Cookies is super easy to follow, and at the end, you'll be left with some delicious treats to enjoy with a cuppa or during a cosy movie night in.

Ingredients

• 250g butter, cubed
• 100g caster sugar
• 350g plain flour (+ extra for dusting)
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp Dr. Oetker Madagascan Vanilla Extract
• 3 – 4 drops Dr. Oetker Pink Food Colour Gel

Method

1. Rub butter into sugar and flour until breadcrumb texture.
2. Add milk and vanilla, then mix to form dough.
3. Divide dough in two and colour one with pink gel (wear gloves!).
4. Chill both dough balls wrapped in cling film for 15 mins.
5. Roll into equal-sized rectangles, cut into strips, and stack alternating pink and plain strips to create the checkerboard effect.
6.  Press gently, wrap, and chill for 1–2 hours.
7. Slice into 6mm cookies, place on parchment-lined tray, and bake at 200°C (180°C fan) for 10–12 mins until golden at edges.
8. Cool on tray briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.

Check out Dr. Oetker's recipe for Cherry Backwell Blondies here.