Description
Whimsical, fun, and absolutely delicious, Lorax cookies are the perfect treat for Earth Day, Dr. Seuss’ birthday, or a playful baking session. With bright colors and expressive candy eyes, they are as fun to make as they are to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- Orange food coloring
- Yellow food coloring
- 1 pack candy eyes
- Royal icing (as needed)
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mix until combined.
- Gradually add sifted flour and mix into a smooth dough.
- Divide dough into two portions and color one orange and the other yellow.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll dough to ¼ inch thickness between wax paper.
- Cut into round shapes and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prepare royal icing in orange and yellow shades.
- Decorate with orange base icing, yellow mustache and eyebrows, and candy eyes.
- Allow icing to dry completely before serving or stacking.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for vibrant hues and add orange zest or almond extract for flavor variation. Pipe icing details using a #2 tip for precision.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: lorax, cookies, dr. seuss, earth day, royal icing, sugar cookies