Description
Colorful, festive cookies filled with candy and decorated with royal icing and sprinkles. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration with a fun, interactive twist.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 large liquid egg whites
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract (optional)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
Food coloring (multiple colors)
Small candies (e.g., chocolate chips, candy-coated chocolates)
Royal icing
Sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes)
Add egg whites, vanilla, and almond extracts; beat until incorporated
Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until a dough forms
Divide dough into 3–4 portions. Add gel food coloring to each for bright colors
Chill dough in airtight containers for 1 hour
Roll each dough portion into a ¼-inch-thick sheet. Cut into shapes (stars, circles)
Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely
Pipe royal icing on half of the cookies to create “cracks” or fillers
Fill with small candies. Attach sprinkles or stacked decorations to remaining cookies
Sandwich filled cookies with icing to create piñata-effect layers
Notes
Use room-temperature butter for smooth mixing. Chill dough to prevent spreading.
Prepare colored dough up to 2 days in advance. Store in airtight containers.
For a halal/vegetarian option, confirm flour brands do not contain animal-derived enzymes.
Avoid alcohol in royal icing; use egg whites or meringue powder.
Creatively arrange color combinations and candy fillings for themed celebrations.
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: BAKING
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg