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Mermaid Birthday Cookies

Vibrant and whimsical, these soft and chewy Mermaid Birthday Cookies are perfect for celebrations or a fun treat any day, making them a great baking project with kids.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Must be softened for easy mixing.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Provides aroma and flavor.
  • as needed Food coloring Choose various colors for designs.
  • as needed Edible glitter or sprinkles For decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add in the dry mixture and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix!
  6. Divide the dough into portions and add different colors of food coloring to each. Knead gently to incorporate color.
  7. Use cookie cutters to cut shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decoration
  1. Once cooled, add edible glitter or sprinkles, and enjoy!

Notes

For firmer cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before cutting into shapes. Use quality food coloring for vibrant colors, and feel free to mix in mini chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.