I already know what you’re going to say, “Why would you make those when you can just buy them?” Well, for two reasons actually. 1. Circus Animal Cookies popped into my head one day and I’ve learned that anything that pops into my head I should act on because it could be inspiration from above, and 2. because the kids thought I was the coolest ever for making these with them.
And let’s be honest, the girls are getting older and I want to have these little memories with them. Especially our 8 year old. She had a friend over the other day and this age seems to be so content with running off and doing their own thing that it was so nice that they wanted me involved in the play. They would run upstairs and create some little dance show, fly back down the stairs to where I was coloring with our 4 year old and insist that I be their dance teacher and help them with their performance.
Our little one loved it, I felt so good to know that she wanted me around even in front of her friends and her little friend was able to get to know me better. That last one has also become important to me. I feel like knowing our children’s friends and having them enjoy their time in our home will only help our kiddos stay home more often and choose good friends. If your friends don’t want to be around then at some point they will probably want to be with their friends even if it means hanging out somewhere else.
Or maybe I’m wrong. I just feel like creating a safe place for any who enter will one day pay off for us and the girls. I hope I’m right. So throwing animal crackers into white chocolate and sprinkling sprinkles on top seems lame and a total waste to others. The kids loved doing it and clean up was a breeze. Worth. It.
Are Animal Cookies Safe for Dogs?
Animal cookies are safe for dogs.
You should not give your dog too many, because the sugar is not good for dogs in large amounts.
Circus Animal Cookies
Circus Animal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 Box Animal Crackers
- White Melting Chocolate about 8 ounces or more depending on how big your box of crackers is
- Sprinkles
- Red Food Coloring
Instructions
- In a microwave safe dish, melt the chocolate in 30 second intervals until smooth.
- Melt more white chocolate in another dish and then add red food coloring to make pink.
- Dip the crackers and then with a fork, lift them out onto parchment or wax paper (I used a baking mat).
- Quickly sprinkle with sprinkles.
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I love these !
homemade is always better than storebought! love these!
I used to love these when I was younger! 🙂
Me too! I remember a girl bringing them as a treat to my class and just falling in love with them!
What a great idea – I use to love those cookies so much! I know exactly what mean about losing their attention. My god-daughter is 8, and when we spend time together I feel like it will so be gone as well the snuggles as those tween years are lingering!
That’s how I feel with our daughter too so I totally get that. Hope you enjoy!
WHAT FUN YOU HAD! I AGREE IF YOU MAKE YOUR HOME A WELCOMING PLACE YOUR KIDS AND THEIR FRIENDS WILL SPEND MORE TIME THERE. WHEN MY SON WAS IN YOUTH GROUP I GOT TO KNOW AND LOVE HIS FRIENDS BY DRIVING THEM ALL TO CHURCH ON YOUTH NIGHT. SOMETIMES I WOULD DO A COOKING SESSION WITH THE YOUTH GROUP. WE MADE HOMEMADE ICE CREAM ONE TIME. I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THESE PRECIOUS MEMORIES.
That is such a great idea and so glad to hear that what we are thinking is something others have found success in as well. It totally gives me even more desire to work hard at it. Thank you!!