Description
Fun and colorful Circus Animal Sugar Cookies inspired by the classic treat, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Sprinkles for decoration
- White chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, flattening them slightly.
- Sprinkle with sprinkles before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool, then drizzle with melted white chocolate and add more sprinkles on top.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough if too soft to shape. Measure ingredients carefully to avoid tough cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg