Flying Saucer Cookies
Get ready to blast off into deliciousness with Flying Saucer Cookies, a whimsical dessert perfect for any occasion! These soft and buttery cookie sandwiches are filled with a luscious vanilla frosting that can be customized with vibrant food coloring to match your theme. Shaped like playful "saucers" and decorated with sprinkles or edible glitter, these cookies are both visually captivating and irresistibly tasty. With a simple yet creative recipe featuring pantry staples like flour, sugar, and butter, they’re easy to bake and fun to assemble. Perfect for kids' parties, holiday treats, or just an out-of-this-world snack, Flying Saucer Cookies will take your baking to new heights!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1.5 cups confectioners' sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- food coloring (optional)
- edible decorations (optional, e.g., sprinkles, edible glitter)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 0.5 cup of light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, followed by 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with 2 tablespoons of milk. Mix until the dough comes together.
Using a rounded tablespoon, scoop dough and roll into balls. Slightly flatten each ball to create a dome shape (the 'saucer' top).
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat 0.5 cup of unsalted butter in a bowl until creamy. Gradually add 1.5 cups of confectioners' sugar, then mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a few drops of food coloring (if using). Beat until smooth.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, pair cookies of similar sizes together. Spread a layer of frosting on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another cookie, creating a 'flying saucer'.
Decorate the tops of the cookies with edible decorations like sprinkles or edible glitter to enhance the outer space theme.
Serve and enjoy your Flying Saucer Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5063 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.2 g | 264% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.7 g | 604% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 881 mg | 294% | |
| Sodium | 1706 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 776.5 g | 282% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 495.0 g | ||
| Protein | 52.0 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 772 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
