Animal Cracker Cookies with a Chocolate Glaze
Yields: 15 Cookies
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
- 15 animal crackers
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (60g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (60g)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup melted butter (80g)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (110g)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate wafers (150g)
For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 1 cup dark chocolate (250g)
- 2 tsp warm milk
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 176 per 10g serving
- 10g Fat
- 22g Carbs
- 4g Fiber
- 13g Sugar
- 2g Protein
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and melted butter until a paste forms.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until there are no more lumps.
- Add the flour and baking powder, stirring until well combined.
- Crush the chocolate wafers and fold them into the dough, refrigerating for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough onto a floured surface, cut out animal shapes, and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2.5cm between each cookie and around the edges.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges start to brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before decorating with chocolate glaze.
Chocolate Glaze:
- Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
- Stir in the warm milk.
- Transfer the glaze to a piping bag.
- Decorate the cookies as desired and allow the glaze to set before serving.
Tips and Variations:
- For a softer texture, store the cookies in an airtight container for a day before serving.
- Experiment with different cookie shapes and sprinkles for a personalized touch.
- For a festive twist, try decorating with holiday-themed sprinkles during the holidays.
Fun Fact:
The use of animal cracker cookies as a base for truffles is a creative adaptation, drawing from the wholesome goodness of childhood treats and adding a modern twist.
