Safari Biscuits Cookies
Unleash your inner explorer with these delightful Safari Biscuits Cookies, a sweet treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat! These buttery, soft-baked cookies are enriched with rich mini chocolate chips and a hint of vanilla for a perfectly balanced flavor. Customize them with optional cocoa-infused dough to create striking animal stripe designs or stamp out whimsical safari animal shapes for a playful twist—perfect for kids and adults alike! With only 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, these versatile cookies are ideal for themed parties, lunchbox surprises, or an everyday snack that's a little out of the ordinary. Let your creativity run wild and enjoy these crowd-pleasing cookies fresh out of the oven or stashed away for later—it’s the ultimate safari adventure in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 100 grams mini chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional for animal stripes)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using a handheld mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Beat in the vanilla extract and egg until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated to form a soft dough.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
If making designs, portion out a small section of dough and add cocoa powder to create a darker dough for 'animal stripes' or patterns.
Roll the dough into a smooth ball and flatten it slightly, then use animal-shaped cookie cutters to stamp out shapes from the dough. Alternatively, use a round cutter for classic cookies.
Gently transfer the cut-out cookies to the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still look soft but will firm up as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to a week and enjoy your playful Safari Biscuits Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
166 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 26 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 67 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 38 mg | 1% | |
*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.
