Seriously, aren't these Finding Dory Sugar Cookies adorable!!! If you are planning an upcoming birthday party, movie party or you just want an adorable treat, then you'll have to check out these super cute cookies. They are sure to impress, but really aren't very hard to make! Check out the step by step directions below for this delicious treat.
Finding Dory Sugar Cookies
Makes 5 Dozen cookies.
Cookie Ingredients:
5 C flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 C soft unsalted butter
2 C granulated sugar
4 eggs
Icing Ingredients:
4 egg whites
2 C powder sugar
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp vanilla
blue, black, yellow, brown gel food coloring
Other
circle cookie cutter
Edible Marker
Cookie Directions
- Cream the soft butter with the sugar until the combination is smooth not grainy to the touch in a mixing bowl.
- Add all 4 eggs at one time...Continue to mix.
- Add the vanilla.. Continue mixing.
- Sift the four, baking powder, and salt together.
- Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture.
- Continue mixing to make sure all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Make the dough into a ball, wrap it in cling wrap completely covering the entire dough ball.
- Put in the refrigerator for about 6 hours or overnight. Check to see if the dough is firm.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Pull the cookie dough out of the refrigerator and sit it out to soften up a bit.
- Put flour out on the cutting board, rub flour on the rolling pin, and work some flour into
the batter. (if needed). - Roll the dough out on the cutting board and using the cookie cutter begin to make your cookies.
- Line the cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a metal spatula move the cut cookies to the parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 8 minutes. Check to see if the cookies are thoroughly baked.
- Take the cookies off of the cookie sheet and put on a wire rack to cool completely.
(About 10 minutes).
Icing Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl mixing on medium speed for 4 minutes. (except your food coloring)
- If icing is not stiff enough add 1/4 C powder sugar.
- Divide the icing into 5 equal bowls.
- The first bowl of icing remains white.
- -The second bowl of icing, add several drops of blue gel food coloring. Stir to mix.
- In the third bowl, add several drops of black into the icing and mix.
- In the fourth bowl, add several drops of brown into the icing and mix.
- In the fifth bowl, add several drops of yellow into the icing and mix.
- Spoon a little bit of each color of icing into individual frosting bags with a #2 tips. Twist the open end of the bag to push the icing to the tip.
- Squeeze the majority of the icing into a bowl then add 1 tsp of water to this icing and stir to mix the water and icing together.
11. Using a edible marker, draw on dory using a easy cartoon image to replicate her
12. Using the blue icing, fill in the blue part on her body as well as the line on her fin..
13. Wait 10 minutes.
14.Using the black icing, fill in the black part of her body, tail, and fin.
15. Using the yellow icing, fill in her tail, and both fins.
16. Using the white icing, fill in her eyes.
17. Using the brown, add a small dot in the middle of her eyes, for a iris.
18. Using the black icing, add the pupil.
Let dry for 4 hours before enjoying!
Hi, my name is Melissa! I live in Spanish Fork, Utah. I'm happily married to Rob, and together we have five wonderful kids. Our family loves to embark on adventures, often in our RV, exploring the great outdoors. I'm an avid reader and a big fan of Hallmark movies – they always have a way of lifting my spirits. Hiking is another passion of mine; there's nothing like the tranquility of nature. I have a sweet tooth for chocolate and a love for Mexican food, both of which make life a little more delicious. In my downtime, I enjoy playing games with my family, creating memories and sharing laughter. Life is an adventure, and I'm here to enjoy every moment of it! I'm the blogger and creative mind behind the blog A Sparkle of Genius! Check out our posts on recipes, crafts, kid stuff, printables, travel and more!