Galaxy Cookies

Transform your baking into an interstellar adventure with these mesmerizing Galaxy Cookies! These soft, chewy treats combine the rich decadence of cocoa powder with vibrant swirls of purple, blue, pink, and black to mimic the beauty of outer space. Made with a buttery dough that's easy to work with and customizable with optional "starry" white chocolate chips, these cookies are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Perfect for themed parties, kids' events, or a unique dessert experience, the marbled galaxy effect is created by blending colored doughs together for a one-of-a-kind design each time you bake. Ready in under 40 minutes, these eye-catching cookies bring together cosmic charm and chocolatey goodness in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup (softened) unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup (packed) light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup (unsweetened) cocoa powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0 (variety of colors: purple, blue, pink, black) gel food coloring
• 0.5 cup (optional, for stars) white chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Divide the dough into four equal portions. Place each portion in a separate bowl, and dye each one with a different gel food coloring (purple, blue, pink, black) to create a galaxy theme. Start with small amounts of coloring and increase as desired.

Step 7

Take small pieces of each colored dough and gently press them together to form a marbled effect. Be careful not to overmix the colors.

Step 8

Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of marbled dough and roll it into a ball. Slightly flatten the ball with your hands to form a cookie shape. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Step 9

If desired, press a few white chocolate chips into the tops of the cookies to represent stars in your galaxy.

Step 10

Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each one.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft. Do not overbake.

Step 12

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 13

Serve your Galaxy Cookies and marvel at their otherworldly colors and rich chocolate flavor!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	937.2 grams (937.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3863

Total Fat 148.20g	190%
Saturated Fat 85.70g	429%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 488mg	163%
Sodium 1504mg	65%
Total Carbohydrate 625.70g	228%
Dietary Fiber 23.00g	82%
Total Sugars 366.50g
Protein 54.30g	109%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 406mg	31%
Iron 21mg	119%
Potassium 1627mg	35%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.9%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 61.7%