Animal Crackers
Animal crackers, originally inspired by the traveling circus and popularized by Nabisco in 1902, are more than just a snack – they're a nostalgic culinary journey that transforms simple cookies into a playful cultural experience connecting generations through whimsical, animal-shaped treats.
Servings 20 cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 tbsp. Unsalted butter softened (170 g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50 g
- 3 tbsp. honey 64 g
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 180 g
- 1 cup oat flour or finely ground rolled oats 89 g
Instructions
- Beat together the butter, sugar, honey, salt, baking soda, and flavor until well combined.
- Add the flour and oat flour, mixing to combine.
- Divide the dough in half, flattening each half to make a 3/4"-thick disk, then wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or with parchment.
- Take one piece of dough out of the refrigerator, and turn it out onto a piece of parchment paper and cover with another. Roll the dough 1/4" thick.
- Dip animal cookie cutters in flour, then use them to cut the dough. Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned around the edges.
- Remove the cookies from the oven, and let them cool on the baking sheet for several minutes, or until set.
- Transfer the cookies to a baking rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Nutrition
Serving: 5g