Watermelon Cookie Slices

Directions

1. 1
   Combine butter and sugar in bowl.
2. 2
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
3. 3
   Add egg, vanilla and red food color; continue beating until well mixed.
4. 4
   Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
5. 5
   Stir in chocolate chips.
6. 6
   Divide dough in half; shape each half into 4 1/2-inch log.
7. 7
   Combine green and yellow decorator sugars in pie pan.
8. 8
   Roll each log in sugar mixture until outside is well coated.
9. 9
   Wrap each log in plastic food wrap; refrigerate 1-2 hours or until firm.
10. 10
    Heat oven to 375F.
11. 11
    Cut logs in half lengthwise; cut each half into 1/4-inch slices with sharp, serrated knife.
12. 12
    Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
13. 13
    Bake 7-9 minutes or until set.
14. 14
    Cool completely.