Unicorn Cookies
Vibrant and colorful cookies that add a magical touch to any occasion. These delightful treats are perfect for celebrations, combining tender textures and whimsical flavors.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature Make sure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour Sifted for best results.
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup sprinkles For mixing into the dough.
- Gel colors (Pink, Royal Blue, and Violet) For tinting the dough.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined, then fold in the sprinkles.
- Divide the dough into three equal portions and tint each with the different gel colors for marbling.
- Using a cookie scoop, form balls of dough and roll them in sugar or additional sprinkles.
Baking
- Place the dough balls onto the prepared cookie sheet with enough space between them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. The dough can be marbleized in whimsical ways, so feel free to experiment! You can also create a 'decorate your own cookie' station for serving.