Animal Crackers

Animal crackers were first introduced in the late 19th century and were originally sold as a seasonal item during the Christmas holiday.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Animal Crackers

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Snacks Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 24 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
5. Mix until a dough forms.
6. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a disc.
7. Wrap the discs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
9. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
10. Use animal-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the crackers.
11. Place the crackers on the prepared baking sheet.
12. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
13. Allow the crackers to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
14. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 100kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 14g5%

Sugars 6g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.