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Unicorn Cookies: Magical, Colorful, and Fun to Bake

Unicorn Cookies are whimsical, colorful sugar cookies with a soft, buttery texture and a magical swirl of pastel colors. Perfect for parties, holidays, or just because, these cookies are fun to make and even more fun to eat. With their rainbow sprinkles and vibrant appearance, they bring a touch of joy to every bite

  • Total Time: 32 minutes

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (285g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups (420g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2g) baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2g) cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.2g) salt
  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
  • Gel colors (Pink, Royal Blue, and Violet)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Combine butter and sugar in a bowl and beat on medium speed until creamed together. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
  4. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, beating on medium-low speed until a dough forms. Fold in the sprinkles.
  5. Divide the dough into four equal portions. Leave one portion uncolored, and dye the remaining portions with pink, royal blue, and violet gel colors. Mix gently.
  6. Place all four dough portions into a large bowl and lightly mix by hand or with a spoon to create a tie-dye effect. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar or extra sprinkles and place them on the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 24 cookies
  • Calories: 180 per cookie
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