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Modern Munch's animal crackers laid out with parchment paper

Animal Crackers


  • Yield: 35 crackers 1x

Description

Animal crackers – easy and healthy toddler recipe


Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch salt
  • 3 tbsp butter (softened)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix butter and maple syrup on high speed in a food processor or stand mixer. Add vanilla, cinnamon and salt and mix to combine. Add flour and mix on low speed, until you form a soft dough. You made need to knead this by hand to get it all to come together, be patient.
  3. Roll into a ball, cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge for 30-45 minutes.
  4. Roll out dough on a floured surface, about 1/4 inch thick. Flour cookie cutters, cut into desired shapes.
  5. Transfer to baking pan, bake for 5-6 minutes, do not over bake.
  6. Store in airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days.