Bake Fun with Our Toy Story Alien Cookies Recipe!

toy story alien cookies

Bring some Pixar magic into your kitchen with these Toy Story Alien Cookies! Inspired by the lovable green aliens from Toy Story, these cookies are not only fun to make but are also a huge hit with kids and adults alike. They’re buttery, sweet, and decorated to perfection with bright green icing and candy eyes to resemble the aliens from the famous claw machine scene.

Whether you’re making these for a birthday party, a movie night, or just a fun baking project, these cookies are guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone’s face. Let’s get baking and turn your kitchen into Pizza Planet!

What You’ll Need

Ingredients for the Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Ingredients for the Decorations:

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Green gel food coloring
  • Candy eyes (3 per cookie)
  • Purple gel icing (or a small amount of purple frosting for the mouths)

Pro Tips for Perfect Alien Cookies

  1. Chill the dough: Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This prevents spreading and helps the cookies hold their shape.
  2. Use gel food coloring: Gel coloring gives vibrant green icing without making it too runny.
  3. Decorate in stages: Let the green icing fully set before adding candy eyes and mouths to prevent smudging.
  4. Candy eyes: Use small candy eyes for the most authentic alien look (three per cookie!).
  5. Keep it simple: If you’re short on time, use pre-made sugar cookies or store-bought cookie dough as the base.

Tools You’ll Need

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Rolling pin
  • Round cookie cutter (or a glass to cut out circles)
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small piping bags or squeeze bottles for icing

Substitutions and Variations

  • Frosting: Swap royal icing for green buttercream if you prefer a fluffier texture.
  • Shapes: Use different cookie cutters to create alien heads, stars, or UFOs for a fun twist.
  • Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free flour blend to make these cookies suitable for everyone.
  • Other Characters: Add Woody, Buzz, or Jessie-inspired cookies to the mix for a full Toy Story cookie set!

Make-Ahead Tips

  • Dough: Make the cookie dough up to 3 days in advance and store it in the fridge. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
  • Baked Cookies: Bake the cookies a day or two ahead of decorating to save time. Store them in an airtight container until ready to decorate.

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Step 2: Chill and Roll the Dough

  1. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
  3. Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles. Place the circles on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 3: Bake the Cookies

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
  3. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 4: Make the Green Icing

  1. In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Add green gel food coloring a little at a time, stirring until you achieve the desired alien-green color.
  3. Transfer the icing to a small piping bag or squeeze bottle for easy decorating.

Step 5: Decorate the Cookies

  1. Spread or pipe the green icing over each cookie and let it set for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Add three candy eyes to the top of each cookie while the icing is still slightly wet to ensure they stick.
  3. Use purple gel icing to pipe small smiles under the eyes to complete the alien look.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy!

Let the icing fully dry before serving. Arrange the cookies on a plate or tray and watch as everyone is drawn to “The Claw” to grab one of these adorable treats!

Leftovers and Storage

  • Room Temperature: Store decorated cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing: Freeze undecorated cookies for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature and decorate when ready.

Conclusion

These Toy Story Alien Cookies are as cute as they are delicious! Perfect for birthday parties, movie nights, or any time you want to add a little Pixar magic to your life, they’ll be loved by kids and adults alike. Get creative with your decorating and let us know how they turned out in the comments—you’ve saved our lives, we are eternally grateful! 👽🍪✨

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