Rainbow Burst Skittles Sugar Cookies with Skittles Extract

Rainbow Burst Skittles Sugar Cookies with Skittles Extract

Dolce Flav

Servings

15

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Category

Skittles

These Rainbow Burst Skittles Sugar Cookies put a playful spin on classic sugar cookies by incorporating Skittles flavor extract and real candy pieces. The dough merges buttery sweetness with a bright fruity essence, while Skittles embedded inside create vibrant, chewy pockets. After chilling for easy handling, dough balls are baked until the edges set and the centers stay soft with gooey bursts of color and flavor—delivering both visual appeal and fruity fun in every bite.

Ingredients

  • â…“ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon Skittles-flavored extract (adds concentrated fruity aroma)
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • â…“ cup Skittles candies, plus extra for decoration

Directions

  1. Preheat & Mix Dry Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

  2. Cream & Flavor: In a mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and Skittles flavor extract; mix until evenly combined for a strong fruity aroma.

  3. Combine & Chill Dough: Gradually add in the dry ingredients to form a soft dough. Gently fold in ⅓ cup of Skittles candies. Chill the dough for about 1 hour—this helps prevent spreading and ensures candy stays intact.

  4. Scoop & Decorate: Scoop ~1½–2″ diameter balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet. Press extra Skittles lightly on top of each ball for that pop of color.

  5. Bake to Perfect Color Burst: Bake for 18–20 minutes until the cookie edges are just set and centers remain soft. Immediate removal from the sheet helps maintain chewiness.

  6. Cool & Enjoy: Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy the delightful chew and fruity bursts in each bite.