Owl Cookies
Transform your baking into a whimsical experience with these adorable Owl Cookies! Perfect for parties, holiday treats, or a playful afternoon snack, these cookies combine buttery vanilla and rich cocoa dough to create an eye-catching owl design that’s almost too cute to eat. With chocolate chip eyes and a nutty almond or cashew beak, these cookies are as creative as they are delicious. The recipe is fun and easy to make, featuring simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cocoa powder, and comes together in under an hour, including baking time. Whether you’re crafting these for kids or adults, Owl Cookies are guaranteed to bring smiles to the table. Plus, their unique design makes them an Instagram-worthy addition to any dessert spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 48 chocolate chips (for eyes)
- 24 whole almonds or cashews (for beaks)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Divide the dough into two portions. Leave one plain and mix cocoa powder into the other portion to create a chocolate dough.
Roll each portion into 1-inch diameter logs and chill them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
Slice both the plain and chocolate logs into 1/8-inch slices. Layer one plain slice and one chocolate slice slightly overlapping to form the owl's face.
Attach two more smaller overlapping slices (one plain, one chocolate) to create wings on the sides of the face.
Use chocolate chips to form the eyes of the owl by pressing them gently into the center of the plain slices.
Place an almond or cashew in the center, just below the eyes, to represent the owl's beak.
Arrange the completed cookie shapes on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden on the edges.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 77 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 308 mg | 7% | |
*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.
