Homemade Animal Crackers Recipe
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4.7
Homemade Animal Crackers Recipe
Description
The Homemade Animal Crackers Recipe combines softened butter, sugar, honey, and an egg with vanilla extract, mixing in both all-purpose and whole wheat flours along with baking powder and cinnamon. The dough is chilled, which firms it for easier rolling and shaping with cookie cutters. Baking at 350°F produces crisp, lightly spiced crackers with a balanced texture from the two types of flour.
These animal-shaped crackers offer a crunchy snack with a touch of honey sweetness and cinnamon warmth. They are suitable for children and adults alike and can be used as an everyday treat or for themed occasions.
The notes suggest the importance of soft butter for proper creaming, advise against using only whole wheat flour to avoid weighty dough, and recommend chilling the dough or scraps when too soft. Cookies can be frozen on a tray before transferring to containers, allowing for fresh-baked servings any time.
Ingredients
- 9 tablespoons (4 ½ oz/129 g) butter softened
- ¼ cup (2 oz/57 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (5 oz/142 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (5 oz/142 g) whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Notes
- Using softened butter is important to cream the dough properly.
- A mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flour prevents a heavy dough.
- Chill the dough to make it easier to roll and shape, including dough scraps before re-rolling.
- Dough and cut shapes can be frozen on a parchment-lined tray, then stored airtight for up to 2 months for baking fresh cookies later.
- The dough can also be mixed in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment on medium speed for convenience.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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