Name: Unicorn Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles; Food coloring (optional)

Description

Delight in these whimsical Unicorn Cookies, featuring soft, buttery dough speckled with vibrant rainbow sprinkles and customizable with colorful food coloring. Perfect for celebrations or a fun treat, these cookies bake quickly to golden perfection, offering a sweet and playful snack everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

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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)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda until evenly combined.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and sugar together using a mixer or spoon until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar until fully incorporated. Gradually add in the dry flour mixture, mixing gently to form a smooth dough.
Color the Dough (Optional): Divide the dough into portions if you want multiple colors. Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
Incorporate Sprinkles: Stir in the rainbow sprinkles evenly throughout the dough, giving it a fun, festive look.
Shape Cookies: Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
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 extra vibrant colors, gel food coloring works best without altering dough consistency.
Be careful not to overbake; cookies should be soft in the center when removed.
You can substitute rainbow sprinkles with chocolate chips or nuts for variation.
Store in an airtight container to keep cookies fresh for up to 5 days.