Guardians of the Galaxy Cookies
Guardian of the Galaxy Cookies
I'm trying really hard not to make a pun about these sugar cookies being out of this world, but that's really the perfect way to describe them! These cookies are fun and flavorful, sandwiched with some cream cheese buttercream and hiding some intergalactic baking chips!
If you're looking for some additions to your baking playlist - this recipe is a perfect excuse to add The Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack to the rotation! What decade of music do you hope they'll bring into the franchise for Vol III?!
Servings: 24 Cookies
Prep Time: 1 Hour
Total Time: 2.5 Hours
Ingredients
Galaxy Cookies
1 + 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
2 large egg yolks
3 + ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 + ½ cups granulated sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cream of tarter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Cream Cheese Buttercream Filling
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 cups powdered sugar
1 cup of unicorn baking chips
Instructions
Cookies: In a large bowl, mix 3 + ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and 2 teaspoons cream of tartar. Set aside.
Cookies: In another large bowl, beat 1 + 1/4 cups of unsalted butter and 3 tablespoons of cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add 1 + ½ cups of granulated sugar. Beat on high speed for at least 5 minutes until there are no remaining sugar granules.
Cookies: Add the egg, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter and sugar. Beat until well-incorporated.
Cookies: Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to the dough. Sift in the flour mixture. Beat on low speed until the dough is just combined.
Cookies: Divide the dough into four equal sections and place them in four smaller bowls. Dye the dough black, pink, purple, and blue.
Cookies: Prepare a large floured surface. Create small balls of dough and place the balls in a closely assembled randomized pattern on the floured surface. (See video for an example). Place a sheet of parchment paper over the dough and flatten with a rolling pin.
Cookies: Use a star cutout and cut out the star shapes. Place on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Chill for at least 3 hours or overnight (if possible).
Cookies: After chilling, pre-heat the oven to 350˚F. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool completely.
Buttercream: In a large bowl, beat together 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, 8 ounces cream cheese, and 3 teaspoons of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Buttercream: Beat 6 cups of powdered sugar into the mixture.
Assembly: Fill a piping bag with the buttercream. Pipe along the edges of one of the star cookies and sandwich with another cookie. Press the unicorn baking chips along the sides.
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