Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Add the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and milk. Mix until combined.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
Step 6: Roll the dough into balls and slightly flatten them onto the prepared baking sheets.
Step 7: Use your thumb or a small round cutter to create a small hole near the edge of each cookie to resemble a paint palette.
Step 8: Press colorful candy-coated chocolates onto the cookies to look like paint spots.
Step 9: Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 10: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 11: Dip one end of each pretzel stick into melted white chocolate and attach it diagonally across the cookies to resemble a paintbrush.
Step 12: Let the chocolate set before serving.
Storage and Reheating Tips
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Avoid reheating the cookies in the microwave, as the candy decorations may melt.
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