Baking these cookies is a simple and enjoyable process. Just follow these easy steps to create your Lorax cookie recipe:
Preheat the Oven 🔥 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. This will ensure your cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
Mix the Dry Ingredients 🥄 In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. This helps distribute the baking soda evenly throughout the flour and ensures the cookies bake properly.
Cream the Butter and Sugars 🧈 In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy — about 3-4 minutes. This step helps create a smooth texture for your cookies.
Add the Eggs and Vanilla 🥚 Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract. This will give your cookies a lovely, sweet flavor.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients 🌀 Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
Scoop and Shape the Dough 🍪 Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to form dough balls, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Roll them into smooth balls and place them on your prepared baking sheets. Space them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the Cookies 🍪 Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft. The cookies will firm up as they cool, so don’t worry if they seem soft when you first take them out of the oven.
Cool and Decorate 🎨 Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, it’s time to decorate!
To decorate your Lorax cookies, use orange frosting or candy melts for the Lorax’s mustache and fur. Add yellow candy or frosting to represent the Truffula trees, and use black gel icing for the eyes and other small details. Let your creativity run wild!