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Unicorn Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delightfully colorful and fun, these Unicorn Cookies are a perfect treat to brighten any occasion. Soft, buttery, and bursting with rainbow sprinkles, they are easy to make and customizable with optional food coloring for a magical touch.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional

  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
  • Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda to evenly distribute the leavening agent.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create tender cookies.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, adding moisture and flavor to the dough.
  5. Mix in Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until combined without overworking the dough.
  6. Separate and Color Dough: Divide the dough into portions if using food coloring. Add desired colors to each portion and mix until evenly tinted.
  7. Add Sprinkles and Shape: Stir in the rainbow sprinkles evenly, then form the dough into small balls for baking.
  8. Bake Cookies: Arrange the dough balls spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges turn golden.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving to set the shape and texture.

Notes

  • For extra vibrant cookies, use gel food coloring instead of liquid to avoid changing the dough consistency.
  • Don’t overbake the cookies; they should be soft in the center when removed from the oven.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
  • Feel free to experiment by adding edible glitter or crushed candy pieces for added whimsy.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/unicorn-cookies-recipe/