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Unicorn Cookies with Sprinkles

Unicorn Cookies with Sprinkles
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Unicorn Cookies with Sprinkles are soft, buttery cookies bursting with vibrant rainbow sprinkles, perfect for adding a magical touch to any occasion. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these cookies have a delightful soft center and lightly crisp edges, making them a fun treat for all ages.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-Ins

  • 1 cup rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Oven and Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking. Gather and measure all your ingredients to streamline the process.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution and consistent rise.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, which is essential for a tender cookie texture.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, combining thoroughly to enrich flavor and ensure good binding.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixes: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies; stop when no flour streaks remain.
  6. Fold in the Sprinkles: Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles, distributing them evenly without melting their colors into the dough.
  7. Shape and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
  8. Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This allows them to set perfectly while retaining softness inside.

Notes

  • Use Room Temperature Butter: Softened butter creams better with sugar for a lighter cookie texture.
  • Don’t Overmix Dough: Minimizing mixing after adding dry ingredients prevents tough cookies.
  • Add Sprinkles Last: Folding sprinkles in last preserves their vibrant colors.
  • Chill Dough If Needed: Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes if too sticky for easier shaping.
  • Watch Baking Time Closely: Remove cookies when edges are set to keep centers soft.

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