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Learn how to make unicorn cookies with this sugar cookie decorating tutorial

Unicorn Sugar Cookies

Unicorn sugar cookies are an easy way to make magical decorated unicorn cookies. Learn how to decorate these adorable treats with homemade royal icing.
Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Additional Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 38 minutes
Keyword: how to decorate unicorn cookies, unicorn cookie, unicorn sugar cookies
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 139kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package Pillsbury refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 8-12 tablespoons room temperature water
  • package Gel food coloring

Instructions

  • Directions:

    Combine dough and flour. Roll to ¼” thickness. Cut out cookie shapes. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes or until the edges start to brown.
  • While the cookies cool, make the icing.
    In a stand mixer combine sugar and meringue powder.  Add 8 tablespoons of water, using the whisk attachment, beat for 1 minute on low.  Continue to add water one tablespoon at a time until the icing slowly drizzles from the whisk when lifted.

  • Once prepared - if the icing is too hard, add more water one drop at a time.  Too runny, add more icing sugar one teaspoon at a time.
  • Separate the icing into small mixing bowls and add desired food coloring. Mix well. Scoop the icing into piping bags or icing bottles.
  • Decorating instructions:Line around the edge of the design with icing and fill the middle.  Use a toothpick to poke bubbles or direct icing into holes.
  • Allow each design area to dry before moving on. The icing should completely dry, at room temperature for at least four hours, before adding piping details to the top.

Notes

see post for in depth information on how to decorate the unicorn cookies

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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