Beach Cookies
Bite into summer with our beach cookies, boasting a sweet, sugary base and a playful mix of toppings that’ll transport you straight to the seashore.
Servings: 14 cookies
Calories: 285kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
Toppings
- 2 cups buttercream frosting
- 3-5 drops blue food dye
- graham crackers
- goldfish
- turtle cheese crackers
- Gummy Life Savers®
- Toothpick umbrellas
- Other beach-themed crackers or candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy, then add the egg and mix well. Stir in the vanilla.
- Add the flour, baking powder, corn starch, and salt and stir until well mixed.
- Using your cookie scoop, place about 6 scoops onto your parchment lined cookie sheet, evenly spread out, and bake for about 12 minutes. They will still be soft but slightly golden on the bottom
- Repeat until the dough is gone.
- While the cookies are baking, mix the food dye into the frosting and gather all of your toppings.
- Allow the cookies to cool, frost them, and add your toppings before enjoying!
Notes
Be sure to allow the cookies to cool before frosting them.
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
