Description
Unicorn Cookies with Sprinkles are bright, cheerful, and irresistibly fun cookies featuring a soft, chewy center and a delightful crunch from colorful sprinkles. Perfect for celebrations and kids’ parties, these easy-to-make cookies combine simple ingredients with magical flair to bring joy and whimsy to every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additions
- 1 cup assorted colorful sprinkles
- Optional: food coloring (pastel shades recommended for unicorn theme)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Bring the unsalted butter to room temperature for easier mixing. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder to ensure they are evenly combined throughout the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the unsalted butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step is essential for creating soft cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, creating a smooth, aromatic dough base.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Color: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. If desired, fold in food coloring now, dividing dough into portions for multiple colors.
- Shape and Sprinkle: Roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls. Gently press each ball to slightly flatten and generously coat with assorted colorful sprinkles, ensuring good adhesion.
- Bake to Perfection: Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to turn golden. Avoid overbaking to retain softness.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, preserving their soft, chewy texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter to create a smoother dough and improve texture.
- Don’t overmix dough to avoid tough cookies; mix only until ingredients are combined.
- Press sprinkles firmly onto dough balls to ensure they stay during baking.
- If dough is too soft to handle, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before shaping.
- Pastel food coloring enhances the authentic unicorn look but is optional.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: unicorn cookies, sprinkles, colorful cookies, kids party cookies, festive cookies, soft chewy cookies