Steps
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
SpongeBob Sponge Cookies:
2. In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing well.
4. Gradually add flour and a drop of yellow food coloring; mix to form a soft dough.
5. Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
6. Cut into SpongeBob shapes using a cookie cutter or knife.
7. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
9. Let cool completely.
10. Prepare icing by mixing powdered sugar with water and color accordingly.
11. Decorate SpongeBob cookies with yellow base, adding eyes, mouth, and details using colored icing.
Crunchy Patrick Star Cookies:
12. In a bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, chopped walnuts, and salt.
13. Stir in melted butter and honey until mixture holds together.
14. Shape into small star shapes by hand or use a star-shaped cutter.
15. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
16. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and crunchy.
17. Cool completely before serving.
18. Serve the decorated SpongeBob sponge cookies alongside crunchy Patrick star cookies for a whimsical snack.