Description
Graduation themed cookies are a delightful way to commemorate academic achievements. These vibrant, soft, and chewy treats, decorated with colorful icing and sprinkles, add a festive touch to any celebration. Each bite offers a burst of flavor that will make every graduate feel like a superstar. Easy to personalize and fun to make, these cookies are sure to be the highlight of your graduation festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (various colors)
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture; scrape down the sides to ensure thorough mixing.
- Divide the dough if using multiple colors, adding gel food coloring to achieve vibrant hues.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden brown while centers remain soft; cool on wire racks before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg