Magical Mermaid Oatmeal Cookies – Enchanting Delights from Under the Sea!
If you’re a fan of “The Little Mermaid” and have a sweet tooth, these magical mermaid oatmeal cookies are the perfect combination for you.
The turquoise, green, lilac, and white colored chips add a touch of magic and charm to these cookies.
In addition to their appearance that complements “The Little Mermaid” theme, the oatmeal provides a great texture.
Oatmeal is known to be an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, giving these cookies extra points.
These colorful oatmeal cookies are very easy to make.
You’ll only need a few ingredients and a little time in the kitchen.
Whether you prepare them for a “Little Mermaid” themed party, a movie night, or just to treat yourself, these cookies are sure to be a hit.
They make a perfect addition to a dessert table; pair them with some marine-themed mini cupcakes and ocean sweet treasures to complement the mermaid-inspired festive ambiance.
You can store them in an airtight container to enjoy them for several days, although they are likely to disappear quickly.
Dive into the enchantment and magic of “The Little Mermaid” with these delicious and colorful oatmeal cookies.
Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour (1 cup)
- Baking soda (1/2 teaspoon)
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
- Ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
- Unsalted butter, at room temperature (1/2 cup)
- Brown sugar (1/2 cup)
- Granulated sugar (1/4 cup)
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
- Rolled oats (1 1/2 cups)
- Colorful chips (1 cup)
- 1 large egg
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, and set aside.
- In another large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the bowl of butter, mixing until well combined.
- Add the rolled oats and colorful chips to the dough and incorporate them with gentle folding movements until evenly distributed.
- Using an ice cream scoop or a large spoon, form balls of dough and place them on the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- You can flatten them slightly to make them more spread out.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, you can enjoy them.
And there you have it! Delicious colorful oatmeal cookies perfect for mermaids and tritons.
Until the next recipe!
Additional Tips:
- To make these cookies more magical, you can add some edible shimmer dust to the dough before baking.
- If you prefer a chewier texture, slightly under-bake the cookies and let them cool on the baking sheet before transferring them.
- Experiment with different colored chips or sprinkles to create cookies that match your favorite “Little Mermaid” character or scene.