Description
Delight in these whimsical Unicorn Cookies, featuring soft, buttery dough speckled with vibrant rainbow sprinkles and customizable with colorful food coloring. Perfect for celebrations or a fun treat, these cookies bake quickly to golden perfection, offering a sweet and playful snack everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and sugar together using a mixer or spoon until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar until fully incorporated. Gradually add in the dry flour mixture, mixing gently to form a smooth dough.
- Color the Dough (Optional): Divide the dough into portions if you want multiple colors. Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
- Incorporate Sprinkles: Stir in the rainbow sprinkles evenly throughout the dough, giving it a fun, festive look.
- Shape Cookies: Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra vibrant colors, gel food coloring works best without altering dough consistency.
- Be careful not to overbake; cookies should be soft in the center when removed.
- You can substitute rainbow sprinkles with chocolate chips or nuts for variation.
- Store in an airtight container to keep cookies fresh for up to 5 days.
