Penguin Cookies
Adorable and fun penguin-shaped cookies that are perfect for family bonding activities and special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
For Decoration
- Black and white fondant For penguin features
- supply Candy melts (white and black) For dipping and decorating
- supply Candy eyes
- supply Piping bags (with round tips) For decorating
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
Shaping Cookies
- Roll the dough into balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Slightly flatten them into oval shapes on the baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Decorating
- Melt the white candy melts and dip the top half of each cookie.
- Allow to set for a few minutes, then use black candy melts to create penguin wings and eyes using a piping bag.
- Use fondant to shape beaks and finishing touches, attaching them with a bit of melted chocolate.
Serving
- Let the decorations set, and then your penguin cookies are ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
Customizable colors and flavors for personal preferences. Use different extracts for variations and add toppings for extra fun.