Best 2 Elk And Other Animal Cut Out Cookies Recipes
Indulge in a delightful baking adventure with our collection of animal cut-out cookie recipes! These charming treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a festive holiday gathering, a fun-filled birthday party, or simply a cozy afternoon with loved ones. With a variety of adorable animal shapes to choose from, including majestic elks, playful bunnies, and adorable cats, these cookies are sure to bring a smile to everyone's face.
Our recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences, offering both traditional and vegan options. The classic elk cut-out cookies are made with a rich and flavorful dough, while the vegan version provides a delicious and allergy-friendly alternative. Additionally, we have included recipes for irresistible bunny cut-out cookies, decorated with colorful sprinkles and coconut flakes, and charming cat cut-out cookies, adorned with chocolate chips and almond eyes.
Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that both experienced bakers and enthusiastic beginners can create these delightful treats with ease. We provide detailed guidance on mixing the dough, rolling it out, cutting out the animal shapes, and baking them to perfection.
These animal cut-out cookies are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious. The elk cookies have a delightful balance of spices, while the vegan version offers a wholesome and satisfying taste. The bunny cookies are bursting with sweetness, and the cat cookies have a delightful chocolatey flavor.
So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure as we create an adorable assortment of animal cut-out cookies that will be the highlight of your next gathering!
ELK AND OTHER ANIMAL CUT OUT COOKIES
This is a lovely recipe for plain cut-out cookies. They have a yummy vanilla taste and the dough is super easy to work with. Cut out any shapes you like and decorate them with whatever strikes your fancy. Please note that a 30 min. cooling time is not include in prep time. Yield of cookies will vary according to the size of your cookie cutters. I got 7 large elks and about 15 small ones.
Provided by Lalaloula
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 25-40 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a big bowl combine butter pieces, flour, vanilla sugar, sugar and egg. Knead into a smooth dough. Wrap dough into cling film and refrigerated for 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough quite thinly (about 3 mm thick).
- Cut out elks or other shapes using a lightly floured cookie cutter and place on a paper-lined baking sheet. If you like attach a currant to each elk for eyes.
- Bake in the pre-heated oven at 190°C/375°F for 8-12 minutes or until just slightly browned around the edges.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes on the cookie sheets and then transfer to a wire-rack to cool completely.
- Now you can add any decorations you might like to add. I used some eggnog flavoured icing dipping the cookies into it and attaching a chocolate chip as an eye afterwards.
- Let dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.7, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 18.1, Sodium 38.5, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 1.3
ICED ANIMAL COOKIES
Provided by Molly Yeh
Categories dessert
Time 2h45m
Yield 2 1/2 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the animal cookies: In a stand mixer with the paddle, cream together the butter and sugar until just combined; do not incorporate air. Add the egg, lemon juice, vanilla extract and salt and beat to incorporate. Add the flour and mix to form a dryish dough. Turn out onto a piece of plastic wrap and smush the dough together, then flatten into a disc. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes or until you are ready to roll it out.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured countertop to about 1/4-inch thick. Cut out cookies with your cutter of choice and place on the lined baking sheet. (They will not spread, so you can put them fairly close together.)
- Bake for 12 minutes, rotating halfway through. They should not really take on any color, just a little bit on the bottom. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
- For the icing and decorating: Place the melting wafers in 2 double boilers and gently stir to melt. Drop in each cookie into one of the icings, top-down. Flip over and remove with a fork. Tap off excess and place on parchment paper. Sprinkle with sprinkles immediately, then allow to set at room temperature, about 1 hour.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature until you have eaten them all.
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to cut out the animal shapes. This will help to create clean, precise edges.
- Place the cookies on a lightly greased baking sheet. This will help to prevent them from sticking.
- Bake the cookies for the recommended amount of time. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use a variety of frosting colors and sprinkles to decorate the cookies. This will make them more festive and fun.
Conclusion:
Animal cut-out cookies are a fun and easy way to celebrate the holidays. With a little creativity, you can create unique and festive cookies that everyone will enjoy. So get out your cookie cutters and start baking!
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