Description
Delight in the whimsical charm of these Homemade Owl Cookies, perfect for kids and adults alike. With their adorable owl shapes and rich chocolate flavor, these cookies are not only fun to make but also a joy to eat. Gather your little ones for a delightful baking adventure that transforms simple ingredients into cute and delicious treats!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until well mixed.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg