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Unicorn Cookies Recipe

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These vibrant Unicorn Cookies are a whimsical treat featuring a colorful tie-dye effect with sprinkles baked right into a soft and buttery sugar cookie dough. Perfect for celebrations or whenever you want to brighten your day with a magical twist on a classic cookie.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 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 ½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon (2g) baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (2g) cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.2g) salt
  • ½ cup sprinkles

Colors

  • Gel food colors: Pink, Royal Blue, and Violet

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to ensure cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar, Add Eggs and Vanilla: In a mixing bowl, combine the room temperature butter and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then continue mixing until fully incorporated and smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients and Make Dough: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on medium-low speed until the dough begins to form. Fold in the sprinkles gently until evenly distributed.
  4. Divide and Color Dough: Divide the dough into four equal portions. Leave one portion uncolored. Tint the remaining three portions separately with pink, royal blue, and violet gel food colors, working the color evenly into each ball using a spatula or your hands.
  5. Create Tie-Dye Effect: Place all four colored dough balls into a large bowl and gently fold together using a spoon or your hands just enough to create a tie-dye effect. Avoid overmixing to prevent colors from blending into each other.
  6. Portion Cookies: Using a medium or large cookie scoop, portion out dough balls. Roll each one in granulated sugar or additional sprinkles for extra texture and sparkle. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake and Cool: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cookies are just set and lightly golden around the edges. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure all ingredients especially butter and eggs are at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth dough.
  • You can customize your sprinkles and gel colors to match any party theme or occasion.
  • Do not overmix the colored dough balls together to maintain distinct color swirls for the tie-dye effect.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to keep them fresh.
  • If you prefer crispier cookies, bake an extra 1-2 minutes but keep an eye to prevent browning.

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