Description
Delightfully colorful and fun, these Unicorn Cookies are soft, buttery, and speckled with vibrant rainbow sprinkles. Perfect for festive occasions or anytime you want to add a touch of magic to your baking, these cookies are simple to make and irresistible to eat.
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, as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda, ensuring they are fully combined to help with even rising.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate larger bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture until smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until everything is fully combined into a soft dough.
- Color the Dough (Optional): Divide the dough into portions if you want to create multicolored cookies. Add food coloring to each portion and knead gently until the color is evenly distributed.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Stir the rainbow sprinkles into the dough gently, being careful not to overwork and melt the colors.
- Shape Cookies: Shape the dough into small balls about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- 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 a rainbow effect, color multiple portions of dough separately and then combine gently before baking.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
