Description
Homemade Owl Cookies are an enchanting treat that combines the joy of baking with creativity. These delightful cookies, shaped like owls and adorned with colorful candy toppings, are sure to captivate kids and adults alike. Perfect for family fun, parties, or school events, this recipe encourages creativity and brings smiles with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Candy decorations (M&Ms or chocolate chips)
- Royal icing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder before gradually adding it to the creamed mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets with space between them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown around the edges but soft in the center. Let cool completely before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg