How to Make Animal Crackers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Animal crackers are a classic childhood snack that have been enjoyed by kids and adults alike for generations. These adorable little cookies are shaped like various animals and are perfect for snacking on the go, packing in lunch boxes, or serving at children's parties. Not only are they cute and fun to eat, but they are also surprisingly simple to make at home.

While store-bought animal crackers are readily available, there's something special about making them from scratch. Not only...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • ¼ cup buttermilk

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 mins
  • Total Time: 42 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grind oats until fine using a blender or food processor.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the blended oats, flour, baking soda and salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the butter lumps are smaller than peas. Stir in the buttermilk and honey to form a stiff dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 5 to 7 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges are lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
  • Nutrition

    41 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 54mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 15mg