Description
Unicorn Cookies are colorful and fun sugar cookies that are perfect for any party or special occasion. These whimsical treats are easy to make and sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face!
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Decorating:
- Pastel food coloring in multiple colors
- Rainbow sprinkles or edible glitter for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Color and Shape Dough: Divide dough into separate bowls and tint each portion with different pastel food coloring. Roll small pieces of colored dough into balls and press them together lightly to create a tie-dye effect.
- Decorate and Bake: Place dough balls on baking sheets, flatten slightly, decorate with sprinkles or glitter, and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set. Cool on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra sparkle, brush cooled cookies with edible luster dust.
- You can add white chocolate chips for a sweeter variation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
