Introduction

These Cute Hello Kitty Sugar Cookies are a delightful baking project perfect for kids and adults alike. Simple to make and adorable to decorate, they bring fun to the kitchen without requiring special tools. Enjoy a sweet treat that’s perfect for parties, snacks, or gift-giving.

The image shows a cookie in the shape of a cat's face with a smooth white icing layer covering the whole top, showing slightly the light beige cookie base around the edges. It has two small black icing eyes, a small yellow icing nose in the center, and three short black icing whiskers on each side near the cheeks. A bright red bow made of thick icing sits near the top right ear of the cat, adding a pop of color and texture. The cookie rests on a white plate with a white marbled texture background, and other similar cookies are slightly blurred in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
Flour, butter, and egg as called for on cookie mix pouch (for cutout cookies)

1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker rich & creamy vanilla frosting
2 black licorice wheels

2 boxes Hello Kitty fruit-flavored snacks
36 round yellow candy sprinkles

Black decorator gel frosting (for facial details)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare the cookie dough according to the sugar cookie mix package instructions, using the flour, butter, and egg as directed. On a floured surface, roll the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Step 2: Use a 2-inch round cutter to cut out 36 cookies, gathering and rerolling dough as needed. Place the rounds 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. With leftover dough, shape small triangles and press two onto each round as ears to form a cat face shape.

Step 3: Bake the cookies for 6 to 8 minutes, or until just golden around the edges. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before decorating to prevent frosting from melting.
Step 4: Spread a generous, even layer of vanilla frosting over each cooled cookie.
Step 5: Decorate the faces by drawing two eyes on each with black decorator gel. Place a yellow candy sprinkle in the center as the nose. Unroll the black licorice wheels and cut six small pieces per cookie; arrange three pieces on each side for whiskers.

Step 6: Top each cookie with one Hello Kitty fruit-flavored snack to create the signature bow. Serve immediately or cover loosely with plastic wrap until ready to enjoy.

Tips & Variations

Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness to keep cookie shapes defined and prevent spreading.
Chill cut cookies for 10–15 minutes before baking to preserve sharp edges and details.

If you don’t have black licorice, use chocolate licorice or draw whiskers with black decorator gel.
Substitute fruit snack bows with small red or pink fondant shapes if unavailable.
Store-bought frosting works well, but homemade buttercream is a tasty alternative.

Storage

Once decorated and frosting has set, stack cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers. Store at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze undecorated cookies in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. If freezing decorated cookies, freeze them first on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a container to avoid smudging.

How to Serve

A round mint green plate holds nine decorated cookies shaped like a cat's head, each with a smooth white icing base. Each cookie has a small yellow or pink oval nose in the center, two black oval eyes, and three black whisker lines on each side positioned near the edges. The top part of each cookie has a bow with a shiny, smooth texture in three colors: bright red, bright pink, and bright yellow. The cookies have a soft, slightly raised edge where the icing ends. Surrounding the plate are two light pink bowls filled with small colorful round and cylindrical sprinkles, and a pink piping bag lies nearby on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use homemade sugar cookie dough instead of the mix?

Yes, as long as your homemade dough is firm enough to hold its shape when cut out, it will work well for shaping and decorating.

How do I prevent the frosting from melting during decorating?

Make sure the cookies are completely cool before spreading the frosting. Decorating warm cookies can cause the frosting to melt and slide off.