Delicious and Fun Hoot Owl Cookies Recipe

These adorable Hoot Owl Cookies are not only delicious but also visually appealing. This recipe will guide you through the process of making these fun cookies that your kids will enjoy. With a prep time of 20 minutes and a baking time of 12 minutes, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Get creative and make your own owl designs with this simple and tasty recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 20 mini chocolate sandwich cookies
• 40 candy eyes
• 20 cashews

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely.
7. Using a knife, carefully split the mini chocolate sandwich cookies to create two halves.
8. Take each cooled cookie and gently press two halved sandwich cookies onto the top to form the owl's eyes.
9. Add two candy eyes onto each sandwich cookie half.
10. For the owl's beak, gently press a cashew onto the cookie, slightly below the eyes.
11. Repeat with the remaining cookies to create a batch of adorable Hoot Owl Cookies.
12. Serve and enjoy!

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