Easiest Animal Crackers Recipe

Animal Crackers Recipe

We love a good baking project over here and this easy cookie recipe is a perfect one to make with the kids. The batter is super duper simple to make, even if the kids are helping, and they turn out so good. The crackers are just a little bit crisp and just a little sweet and they are so fun to make in fun animal shapes. TIP: We like to make them using mini cookie cutters, but any size will work.

Ingredients in Animal Crackers

To make this easy recipe, you’ll need:

Whole-wheat flourBaking powderMilkUnsalted butterMaple syrup

TIP: You can use all-purpose flour if you prefer or if that’s what you have. I like the flavor from whole-wheat, but both will work.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at how to make this easy animal cookies recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe. TIP: I prefer to roll the dough out between parchment paper since it’s easy, but you can also do it by coating the rolling pin with a little flour to prevent sticking.

Best Tips for Success

I prefer to roll the dough out between parchment paper since it’s easy, but you can also do it by coating the rolling pin with a little flour to prevent sticking.You can use all-purpose flour if you prefer or if that’s what you have. I like the flavor from whole-wheat, but both will work.We like to make them using mini cookie cutters, but any size will work.Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days at room temperature.You can also store any dough you don’t use in a zip top plastic bag, tightly sealed and with as much air removed as possible, for up to a week in the fridge. Let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before using.

If you try this recipe with or for your kids, I’d love to hear how it went. Please comment below and leave some stars—I appreciate all feedback!