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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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
30
Calories:
116 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups butter softened, unsalted
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar plus extra for rolling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- Sprinkles assorted
- 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!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
116kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
11mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
236IU
(5%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 11mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.