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Unicorn Cookies

Colorful Unicorn Cookies to Brighten Your Day

These delightful Unicorn Cookies are a whimsical treat that brings joy with their colorful appearance and soft, chewy texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 3.5 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free blend optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
For the Color and Topping
  • 0.5 cups Sprinkles rainbow preferred
  • 1 set Gel Food Colors Pink, Royal Blue, and Violet

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Unicorn Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth and creamy.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in the rainbow sprinkles into the cookie dough.
  6. Divide the dough into four portions; color three portions with gel food colors.
  7. Gently combine the colored doughs to create a marbled effect.
  8. Shape the cookies into tablespoon-sized balls and place on the baking sheet, spaced apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers are soft.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to preserve the cookies' chewy texture.

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