Description
Delicious circus animal cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup pink and white chocolate melts
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light.
- Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract to the butter mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool.
- Melt chocolate and dip cookies halfway.
- Sprinkle with decorations and let set.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use food coloring for different cookie colors.
- Adjust baking time for softer or crunchier cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: circus animal cookies, valentines, cookies, dessert