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These yummy Skittles sugar cookies are colorful and tasty, giving a burst of flavor to every bite of the soft sugar cookie. They’re great for any party dessert table.

Happy November everyone! Now that Halloween is over, it’s officially holiday season – at least in my book it is. Before you know it it’ll be Thanksgiving, and shortly after that we’ll be celebrating Christmas! But before we can move past Halloween, we have to do something with all the leftover candy. I don’t know about you, but I definitely have way too many sweets left. In particular, I have a lot of Skittles – which just happen to be one of my favorite “accidentally vegan” foods!

Since November is World Vegan Month (and November 1st was World Vegan Day), I figured that making cookies would be a great way to celebrate. And since I had so many leftover Skittles, I decided to try adding Skittles to the cookies! After all, we put all kinds of candy in desserts – M&Ms, Reese’s, you name it! Why not Skittles?

To make these cookies I started with a chewy sugar cookie base (because we all know that chewy cookies are way better than crispy cookies). Then I simply dumped in some Skittles and baked them up! The resulting cookies were colorful, fruity, and overall super fun. However, if you’re more of a cookie traditionalist, you may want to try out these chewy vegan chocolate chip cookies.

However, if you’re looking for a fun way to use up your leftover Halloween candy, these Skittles cookies are perfect for you!

How to Make Skittles Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

4 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 cup granulated cane sugar
1 cup vegetable or canola oil
1/2 cup water
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Heaping 1/2 cup skittles plus extra for decoration

Instructions:

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, water, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla until smooth.
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir to combine.
Mix in the skittles so that they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line several large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Remove dough from refrigerator and scoop 2 tbsp sized balls of dough onto the lined baking sheets. Use your palm to gently press down on each cookie to flatten slightly. Decorate each cookie with additional skittles, if desired.
Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes, until puffed up and very lightly browned on the bottom only. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Note:

While baking one sheet of cookies, keep the other sheet in the fridge to keep the dough cool. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.

FAQ

Can I use any flavor of Skittles for the cookies?

Yes, feel free to experiment with different Skittles flavors to add variety to your cookies.

How long do Skittles Sugar Cookies stay fresh?

When stored in an airtight container, Skittles Sugar Cookies can stay fresh for up to one week.

Can I refrigerate the cookie dough overnight?

Yes, refrigerating the dough overnight can enhance the flavors and texture of the cookies.

Can I substitute another type of candy for Skittles?

While Skittles provide a unique taste, you can experiment with other candies, adjusting quantities as needed.

Do I need to press down on the cookies before baking?

Gently press down on each cookie before baking to achieve a slightly flattened shape and even cooking.

Can I freeze the baked cookies for later?

Yes, you can freeze the baked cookies in an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Vagan Skittles Sugar Cookies

Recipe by Food by AyakaCourse: Snacks, DessertCuisine: American, VeganDifficulty: Easy

Servings

Prep time

hour

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

211.4

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These vegan sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and full of rainbow Skittles! This is the perfect recipe to use up leftover candy from Halloween.

Ingredients

4 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 cup granulated cane sugar
1 cup vegetable or canola oil
1/2 cup water
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Heaping 1/2 cup skittles plus extra for decoration

Directions

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, water, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla until smooth.
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir to combine.
Mix in the skittles so that they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line several large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Remove dough from refrigerator and scoop 2 tbsp sized balls of dough onto the lined baking sheets. Use your palm to gently press down on each cookie to flatten slightly. Decorate each cookie with additional skittles, if desired.
Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes, until puffed up and very lightly browned on the bottom only. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

While baking one sheet of cookies, keep the other sheet in the fridge to keep the dough cool. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.

Soft and Chewy Skittles Sugar Cookies