Unicorn Cookies
These easy Unicorn Cookies are both delicious and adorable. With pastel colors and fun sprinkles, they are perfect for any party. They are buttery and soft on the inside with a crisp outside.
Servings: 30
Calories: 116kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar plus extra for rolling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- assorted sprinkles
- gel food coloring: pink, yellow, blue and purple
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°
- In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy with the paddle attachment for about 2 minutes.
- Whisk together the flour and salt and set aside.
- Add the vanilla extract to the bowl, followed by about a third of the flour mixture, and mix on medium-low until all the flour is incorporated and the cookie dough is formed.
- Divide the dough into 4 balls.
- Knead gel color into each ball.
- Using a cookie scoop add a bit of each of the 4 colors of dough into the scoop and carefully form the dough into 1" balls by gently rolling them together with your hands.
- Roll cookie balls in sugar and then place the cookie balls about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet. Use a glass to press the cookies down into a disc shape.
- Add sprinkles to the top of the cookie discs.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges begin to lightly brown.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.4mg