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Animal Crackers Recipe

Relive your childhood with these homemade animal crackers! This recipe recreates the classic taste and crunchy texture you remember, using simple ingredients and a fun, easy process. Perfect for a family baking project or a delightful nostalgic treat.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 40.3 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.4 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Animal Crackers

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How to Make Animal Crackers

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a blender, blend 1 cup rolled oats until finely ground.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the ground oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
  4. Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup buttermilk until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.
  7. Use animal-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the crackers.
  8. Place the crackers onto ungreased baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let the animal crackers cool completely on the baking sheets before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

6g

Carbs

1g

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