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Cream Unicorn Cookie

Delightful and whimsical cookies topped with a creamy frosting, perfect for parties and celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Cream Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • food coloring various colors for decoration

Method
 

Make the Cookie Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
Prepare the Cream Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
  3. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
  4. Divide the frosting into separate bowls and add food coloring to each to create different colors.
Decorate the Cookies
  1. Spread or pipe the cream frosting onto the cooled cookies.
  2. Use additional decorations like sprinkles or edible glitter to enhance the unicorn theme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.

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