Two-Flavored Biscuits

Ingredients:

1. All-purpose flour (2 cups)
2. Butter (1 cup, softened)
3. Sugar (1/2 cup)
4. Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
5. Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
6. Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
7. Cocoa powder (2 tablespoons, for chocolate flavor)
8. Optional: Flavored extracts or zest for additional flavor (e.g., lemon zest, strawberry extract)

Preparation Steps:

Step 1: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 2: Add vanilla extract to the mixture and continue to mix.

Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a uniform dough forms.

Step 5: Divide the dough in half. To one half, add cocoa powder for a chocolate flavor. Mix until the cocoa is fully incorporated.

Step 6: Optionally, flavor the other half with extracts or zest for a contrasting taste.

Step 7: Take portions of each flavored dough and gently combine them to create a marbled effect. Avoid overmixing to maintain the two distinct flavors.

Step 8: Shape the combined dough into rounds or logs, depending on your desired biscuit shape.

Step 9: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up.

Step 10: Preheat the oven to the specified temperature.

Step 11: Slice the chilled dough into rounds and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 12: Bake in the preheated oven until the biscuits are golden around the edges.

Step 13: Allow the biscuits to cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy the delightful contrast of flavors in every bite!