Frosted Animal Crackers Recipe
These Frosted Animal Crackers are a delightful homemade treat featuring a tender and almond-flavored cracker base, topped with a sweet, colorful icing. Made with almond flour and tapioca starch, they offer a unique twist on classic animal crackers and are perfect for snacking or gifting. The recipe includes instructions for a vegan option by substituting flax egg and omitting egg white in the icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20-24 animal crackers 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Crackers
- 1 egg (substitute flax egg to make vegan)
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil (melted and cooled)
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp molasses
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3/4 cup tapioca starch (Let’s Do Organic’s brand recommended)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Icing
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 Tbsp egg white (omit and add extra Tbsp cold water to make vegan)
- 3 – 4 Tbsp cold water
- Food coloring (pink and white suggested)
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a stand mixer or large bowl, beat the egg, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and molasses thoroughly until combined. Gradually fold in almond flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix until a large ball of dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough tightly in cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 5 minutes to firm up, making it easier to roll.
- Roll Out and Cut Shapes: Lightly dust a clean surface with extra tapioca flour. Place chilled dough on the surface and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use animal-shaped cookie cutters to cut the dough into shapes. Place the cutouts on a baking sheet.
- Bake the Crackers: Bake the crackers in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until they turn golden brown around the edges. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before icing.
- Prepare the Icing: In a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, egg white, and 3 tablespoons cold water until semi-thick. Adjust consistency by adding more cold water if too thick, or more powdered sugar if too thin.
- Color the Icing: Divide the icing into two bowls. Color one batch pink and leave the other white for decoration.
- Ice the Crackers: Dip the top half of each cooled cracker into one of the icing colors. Let excess icing drip off, then place the cracker on a wire rack to dry. While icing is still wet, sprinkle with decorative sprinkles. Alternate icing colors with remaining crackers.
- Dry and Store: Allow icing to set and dry completely. Enjoy immediately or store the frosted crackers in an airtight container for up to one week.
Notes
- To make this recipe vegan, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water) and omit the egg white in the icing, adding an extra tablespoon of cold water instead.
- Ensure powdered sugar is sifted to avoid lumps in the icing.
- Use tapioca starch for the best texture and roll-out ease.
- Keep an eye on the crackers in the oven as baking times may vary slightly depending on thickness and oven.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crunchiness.
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