Quarks are the fundamental particles that make up mesons and baryons. The most common things we know that quarks make are protons and neutrons. You can add whatever science decorations you want to the cookie with royal icing.

In case you were interested, three quarks of the same type (standard or anti) make up baryons (like protons and neutrons). Protons are two up quarks and a down quark. Neutrons are two down quarks and an up quark.

Prep time: 40 Minutes

Makes 30 Cookies

Cookies

1 Cup of Softened Unsalted Butter

1 Cup of Sugar

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1 Eggs

3 Cups of Flour

1/2 Tablespoon Baking Powder

1/2 Teaspoon Salt (don’t include if using salted butter)

Royal Icing

2 Pasteurized Egg Whites

3 Cups of powdered sugar (amount may vary)

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

2 Teaspoons Water (for Flooding)

1. Cream the butter and sugar together until there is no more dry sugar. Whisk in the egg.
2. Sift the dry ingredients together and then stir those into the wet ingredients.
3. Roll out the dough onto a floured surface and cut out circles. Cut into 3 parts for Baryons and 2 parts for Mesons. Bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes.
4. Beat the egg whites until frothy. Slowly add in the sugar until the icing becomes very thick and difficult to stir. Separate into bowls and dye different colors.
5. Pipe borders around the cooled cookies.
6. Empty the remaining frosting back into the bowl and add water a 1/4 teaspoon at a time until the frosting is significantly looser than before. Pipe in the frosting for the middle of the cookie and wait 5 minutes to dry.
7. Serve and enjoy!