Description
Bring joy to snack time with these whimsical homemade owl cookies! Perfect for kids and adults alike, these chocolatey treats are not only cute but also easy to make. With bright candy eyes and a rich cocoa flavor, they’re ideal for birthday parties, school lunches, or fun baking sessions at home. Gather your little bakers and let the creativity soar!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Decorative candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently using a spatula.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers are soft. Cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Decorate with candy eyes using melted chocolate as glue.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg