These Unicorn Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and beautifully decorated with pastel colors and sprinkles—perfect for magical celebrations!
Ingredients:
For the Sugar Cookies:
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
For the Unicorn Royal Icing:
2 cups powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Gel food coloring (pastel pink, blue, purple)
Sprinkles, edible glitter, or gold accents for decoration
Instructions:
Step 1: Make the Sugar Cookie Dough
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients until dough forms.
Step 2: Roll & Cut
Roll out dough on a floured surface to ¼-inch thickness.
Use unicorn-shaped cutters (or stars, hearts, etc.).
Place cookies on a lined baking sheet.
Step 3: Bake & Cool
Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
Let cookies cool completely before decorating.
Step 4: Make the Royal Icing
Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Divide into bowls and tint with pastel food coloring.
Transfer to piping bags or use a spoon to drizzle icing.
Step 5: Decorate & Enjoy!
🦄 Outline & flood cookies with icing.
✨ Add sprinkles, edible glitter, or gold accents.
💜 Let set for 1 hour before serving.
These magical Unicorn Sugar Cookies are perfect for birthday parties, baby showers, or anytime you need a little sparkle! 🌈💖