If you're looking to whip up some snacks for your next Pokémon Go adventure, you'll definitely want to get your hands on Pillsbury's Pikachu and the Poké Ball Cookies. Made with the brand's classic sugar cookie recipe and featuring some of the most iconic Pokémon designs, the new cookies are perfect for any fan of the classic anime series.
Pillsbury's Pokémon cookies are a special edition of the popular Shape Sugar Cookie lineup, which also includes characters from Frozen, Marvel’s Avengers, and the Justice League. Each pack features 24 pre-cut cookies decorated with either a bright yellow Pikachu or the instantly recognizable red Poké Ball. To bake, all consumers have to do is place the sugar cookie dough balls on a tray and then bake in the oven until lightly browned.
Anime Character Sugar Cookies
Pillsbury Now Offers Pikachu and the Poké Ball Cookies
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