These easy to make iced unicorn biscuits are a great after school or rainy day activity for little ones, especially if they are a unicorn lover. They will love making pretty colours and patterns on the biscuits and decorating them with sprinkles and the end result is just fabulous - and delicious to eat too! Read on to find out how to make easy unicorn biscuits.
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Have you been caught up with the unicorn trend yet? My girls absolutely love everything unicorn and if something has a unicorn on it they want it! We've got a list of unicorn themed things as long as my arm that they want to make! A few weeks ago we made a healthy unicorn smoothie and they want to make unicorn slime and I have my eye on a unicorn macaron recipe that looks amazing! For now though we've been having dun making these really easy unicorn biscuits, which make a great unicorn themed party treat!
Rainy Day Activity
On another rainy day this holidays we decided to make these easy no bake unicorn biscuits. My eldest absolutely loved making them with me and they were so much fun to make and really easy too because there's no cooking involved! We made a little trip to the supermarket to buy food colouring and sprinkles and then made these in the afternoon so it whiled away a couple of hours! They are perfect for making with younger children because there's lots of mixing and stirring involved and there's no baking so no need to worry about little fingers getting hurt! That said, my 10 year old absolutely loved making these and once I showed her how to do it she made them all! They would be great as part of the party food at a unicorn party too.
Ingredients
The beauty of these biscuits is that you can pick up everything you need really easily, and it's quite likely that you will have most of it in your store cupboard. You will need...
- rich tea biscuits
- icing sugar
- food colouring
- unicorn style sprinkles
For exact quantities see the recipe card below.
Instructions
- Sieve the fondant icing sugar into a large mixing bowl and add enough water to make it the right consistency for spreading on biscuits. You can add a drop of vanilla extract if you like too. It should be thin enough to drizzle but not too runny to drip off the biscuits. The consistency of smooth peanut butter for example is perfect. Follow the instructions on your packet of icing for rough measurements.
- Split the icing into four different small bowls and add food colouring gel to each small bowl. Only use a drop because you want the colours to stay pale and pastel shades. Pink food colouring, purple, pale blue and white work well.
- Lay each biscuit out on a flat surface (baking trays lined with greaseproof paper work well) and drizzle a bit of each coloured icing onto a Rich Tea biscuit using the back of a teaspoon, going up to the outside edges of the biscuits. There's no need to use a piping bag unless you want to. Swirl the colours together until you are happy with the look and have a colorful cookie. Be creative - you can have pastel unicorns, rainbow unicorns - anything goes! Add sprinkles or edible glitter and leave to set on a wire rack or baking tray lined with parchment paper. This should take 20-30 mins.
- Enjoy straight away!
Easy No Bake Unicorn Biscuits
These easy to make iced unicorn biscuits are a great after school or rainy day activity for little ones, especially if they are a unicorn lover. They will love making pretty colours and patterns on the biscuits and decorating them with sprinkles and the end result is just fabulous - and delicious to eat too! Read on to find out how to make easy unicorn biscuits.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 biscuits 1x
- Category: Snack
Ingredients
- 12 Rich Tea biscuits
- 40g Fondant Icing Sugar
- Food colouring gel
- 20g Sprinkles
Instructions
- Sieve the fondant icing sugar into a large bowl and add enough water to make it the right consistency for spreading on biscuits. It should be thin enough to drizzle but not too runny to drip off the biscuits. Follow the instructions on your packet of icing for rough measurements.
- Split the icing into four different bowls and add food colouring gel to each one. Only use a drop because you want the colours to stay pale and pastel shades.
- Drizzle a bit of each coloured icing onto a Rich Tea biscuit. Swirl the colours together until you are happy with the look. Add sprinkles and leave to set.
- Enjoy straight away!
These unicorn biscuits taste really yummy and are perfect for an afternoon treat with a glass of milk! They'd also be a great thing to make if you had children over on a playdate. What child can resist icing and sprinkles?!
How long do these unicorn biscuits keep for?
These biscuits are best eaten as soon as possible, but will keep for up to two days in an airtight container. The icing tends to make the biscuit go soft if they are left for too long so don't delay in enjoying them!
Variations on these easy unicorn biscuits
You can use the same idea to make iced biscuits for practically any occasion - Christmas, Easter, Valentines Day, Halloween, you name it, these easy iced biscuits work all year round!
You could also use lemon juice to make the icing if you wanted lemon flavour biscuits. If you can't find rich tea biscuits, digestives also work well as a base.
There's a little video of us making them on my YouTube channel too if you want to watch...
FAQ's
How long do no-bake unicorn biscuits take to make?
They typically take 15-20 minutes from start to finish, depending on how much decorating you do. Because no oven is required, the most time-consuming aspect is prepping and decorating them.
What type of biscuit or cookie base should I use?
Any sturdy, flat biscuit (like digestive biscuits, graham crackers, or shortbread) works well. If you prefer something sweeter, opt for a shortbread or sugar cookie base; if you want a less sweet option, plain digestive biscuits are great.
Do I need to refrigerate no-bake unicorn biscuits?
In most cases, yes-especially if you use melted chocolate, frosting, or icing that needs to set. A brief chill in the fridge (5-10 minutes) helps the toppings harden. After that, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature if the climate isn't too warm.
How long do they stay fresh?
Stored in an airtight container, they stay fresh for about 3-5 days. If you notice the decorations melting or softening (especially in hot weather), a quick move to the fridge can help them stay crisp.
Can I make no-bake unicorn biscuits ahead of time?
Yes! They're quite stable, so you can prep them 1-2 days in advance of a party or event. Just store them in an airtight container, layered with parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking or smudging the decorations.
What can I use if I can't find unicorn sprinkles or pink chocolate melts?
Unicorn Sprinkles: Mix pastel-colored sprinkles, stars, edible glitter, or candy pearls to create your own "unicorn" sprinkle blend.
Pink or Colored Chocolate Melts: Use white chocolate chips and stir in a drop or two of gel-based food coloring (oil-based works best for chocolate).
Can I make these gluten-free or allergy-friendly?
Absolutely. Replace regular biscuits with gluten-free ones, use dairy-free chocolate (such as vegan chocolate chips), or choose nut-free sprinkles if there are any allergy concerns. Always check labels to ensure each product meets your dietary needs.
Can kids help with this recipe?
Definitely! It's a kid-friendly recipe since there's no baking involved. Children can help dip the biscuits, add sprinkles, and decorate them. Just supervise any melting of chocolate or frosting to ensure safety.
Is there a way to reduce the sugar content?
To cut back on sugar, opt for biscuits that are low in sugar or unsweetened, then use a thin layer of lightly sweetened or sugar-free icing. Choose minimal sprinkles or swap them for small fruit decorations if you prefer.
Can I freeze no-bake unicorn biscuits?
Yes, but it can alter the texture of some decorations. If you do freeze them, be sure to place parchment paper between layers and store in a freezer-safe container. Thaw them in the fridge to reduce condensation before serving.
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