Description
Create delightful memories with this Frosted Animal Cracker Recipe, a nostalgic treat that brings joy to both kids and adults alike! These homemade animal crackers are made with a wholesome almond flour base, sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup. Each cracker is dipped in vibrant pink and white icing and generously adorned with rainbow sprinkles, creating a fun and festive treat perfect for any occasion. Whether they’re served at birthday parties, packed in lunchboxes, or crumbled over ice cream sundaes, these gluten-free snacks are sure to impress. Easy to make and customizable, you can experiment with different icing colors and sprinkle designs. Relive your childhood while enjoying a healthier version of this classic cookie!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 egg (or flax egg)
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil (melted and cooled)
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp molasses
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3/4 cup tapioca starch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 Tbsp egg white (omit to make vegan and add extra Tbsp cold water)
- 3 – 4 Tbsp cold water
- Sprinkles to top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together the egg (or flax egg), melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and molasses.
- In another bowl, combine almond flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and use cookie cutters to shape your crackers.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely before icing.
- For the icing, combine sifted powdered sugar with egg white (or water) and add cold water until desired consistency is reached.
- Dip cooled crackers in icing and sprinkle with colorful toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker (15g)
- Calories: 54
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg