Unicorn Cookies
Whimsical and colorful, unicorn cookies are a delightful treat perfect for parties and celebrations.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature Ensure 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 Measure correctly using the spoon and leveled method.
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups sprinkles For decoration.
- N/A N/A Gel colors (Pink, Royal Blue, and Violet) For coloring the dough.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together 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.
- Fold in the sprinkles gently.
- Divide the dough into three equal portions and knead in the gel colors to tint each portion.
- Gently swirl the colored doughs together to create a marbled effect without overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, rolling them in additional sugar or sprinkles.
Baking
- Place the dough balls on the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Chill the dough if too sticky.