Koala Cookies
Get ready to delight both your taste buds and your eyes with these adorable Koala Cookies! Perfect for kids’ parties, bake sales, or simply as a fun weekend baking project, these buttery and lightly sweetened cookies are as delicious as they are charming. Infused with mini chocolate chips and a hint of vanilla, their irresistible flavor is matched only by their creative design. Shaped like koala faces—complete with chocolate-drawn features and ears crafted from extra dough—these cookies are a whimsical treat that’s almost too cute to eat. With just 30 minutes of prep and under 15 minutes of baking time, this easy recipe creates a batch of 24 cookies that will have everyone smiling. Whether you’re looking for unique animal-themed dessert ideas or simply want to brighten someone’s day, Koala Cookies are the ultimate combination of fun, flavor, and flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 10 Dark chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Scoop small portions of dough (about 1 tablespoon) and roll them into balls. Flatten slightly with your hands to resemble the shape of a koala's face.
For the ears, attach two smaller dough balls (about ½ teaspoon each) at the top of the larger dough ball, pressing gently so they stick.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
While the cookies cool, melt the dark chocolate wafers according to the package instructions.
Use a toothpick or piping bag to draw eyes, noses, and mouths on the cookies with the melted chocolate, making them look like cute koalas.
Allow the chocolate to set before serving. Enjoy your adorable Koala Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4331 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.2 g | 269% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.5 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1120 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 595.2 g | 216% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.0 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 328.8 g | ||
| Protein | 54.6 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 30.9 mg | 172% | |
| Potassium | 1603 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
