Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring: green, brown, gray, and black
- Edible gel colors for detailing
- Royal icing or melted chocolate for decorating
- Dinosaur-shaped cookie cutters (or custom stencils)
- Edible markers for fine details
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well. Gradually incorporate the flour until a dough forms. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Cut out the shapes: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness. Use dinosaur-shaped cookie cutters or stencil templates to cut out the cookies. Carefully transfer them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake and cool: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.
- Decorate: Use food coloring and royal icing to add details mimicking the Jurassic Park gates — including gates’ green and brown hues, or dinosaur features like scales and claws. Use edible markers for fine lines and text for authenticity.
- Finishing touches: Add siren signs or park warnings with edible icing for an authentic park look.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before decorating to prevent smudging.
- Use high-quality edible gel colors for vibrant details.
- Decorate each cookie with fine edible markers for more detailed designs.
- Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, decorating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
