Enchanting Unicorn Swirl Cookies – A Magical Treat for All Ages!

Add a little sparkle to your baking with these unicorn swirl cookies! These soft and buttery cookies come in a swirl of pastel colors, making them as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Whether you’re planning a birthday party or just want to bring some whimsy to your day, these cookies are a magical treat that everyone will adore.

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• Gel food coloring (pink, blue, purple, or colors of your choice)

For the Decoration:

• Edible glitter or sprinkles
• White chocolate drizzle (optional)

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or stand mixer
• Plastic wrap
• Rolling pin
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough

1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using).
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Step 2: Divide and Color the Dough

1. Divide the dough into three or four equal portions. Add a few drops of gel food coloring to each portion and knead until evenly colored.
2. Wrap each colored dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes to make it easier to work with.

Step 3: Create the Swirl

1. Roll out each colored dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface, approximately 1/4-inch thick.
2. Layer the colored dough rectangles on top of each other, gently pressing to adhere.
3. Starting from one edge, roll the layered dough into a log to create a swirl. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill for another 30 minutes.

Step 4: Slice and Bake

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Slice the chilled dough log into 1/4-inch thick cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just set. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 5: Decorate

1. Once the cookies are cool, drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with edible glitter or sprinkles for a magical touch.

Tips

• Use gel food coloring for vibrant hues without altering the dough’s consistency.
• Make sure to chill the dough at each step to maintain the shape and design of the cookies.

These enchanting unicorn swirl cookies are the perfect way to bring a little magic to any occasion. With their soft texture, buttery flavor, and whimsical colors, they’re sure to delight kids and adults alike. Bake up a batch, and watch as these cookies turn an ordinary day into a magical celebration!

Enchanting Unicorn Swirl Cookies – A Magical Treat for All Ages!

Bring a touch of magic to your kitchen with these enchanting unicorn swirl cookies. Soft, colorful, and fun to make, these cookies are perfect for parties or a whimsical treat.

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Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or stand mixer
• Plastic wrap
• Rolling Pin
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper

Ingredients

  

• For the Cookies:
• 2 1/2 cups 315g all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup 230g unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup 150g granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract optional
• Gel food coloring pink, blue, purple, or colors of your choice
• For the Decoration:
• Edible glitter or sprinkles
• White chocolate drizzle optional

Instructions

 

• Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough
• In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In another large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using).
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
• Step 2: Divide and Color the Dough
• Divide the dough into three or four equal portions. Add a few drops of gel food coloring to each portion and knead until evenly colored.
• Wrap each colored dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes to make it easier to work with.
• Step 3: Create the Swirl
• Roll out each colored dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface, approximately 1/4-inch thick.
• Layer the colored dough rectangles on top of each other, gently pressing to adhere.
• Starting from one edge, roll the layered dough into a log to create a swirl. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill for another 30 minutes.
• Step 4: Slice and Bake
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Slice the chilled dough log into 1/4-inch thick cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just set. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
• Step 5: Decorate
• Once the cookies are cool, drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with edible glitter or sprinkles for a magical touch.