Description
Bake these magical Galaxy Star Cookies that are perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup colorful star-shaped sprinkles
- 1 cup blue and purple food coloring gel
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions.
- In one portion, mix in the blue food coloring until you achieve your desired shade.
- In the other portion, mix in the purple food coloring.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop out small amounts of each colored dough and roll them into balls.
- Press the balls together to create a marbled effect and then flatten them slightly.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle the star-shaped sprinkles on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a fun twist, try adding edible glitter on top of the cookies before baking for an extra galaxy effect.
- You can substitute the food coloring with natural alternatives, such as beet juice for red or spirulina for green, to create different color variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Galaxy Star Cookies, Magical Treat, Baking