Homemade Circus Animal Cookies

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Homemade Circus Animal Cookies

The other day I decided to make my own circus animal cookies. Here’s how you do it:

  • Bake a batch of sugar cookies.
    • Use a mini cookie cutter, about 1.5 - 2″ in diameter.
  • Dip baked cookies into melted almond bark.
  • Cover with sprinkles.

I love making (and eating) sugar cookies, and these circus animal cookies were a fun variation. These would make an excellent neighbor or just-thinking-about-you gift.

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Comment by Ann at mommysecrets
2008-08-06 06:21:44

These look super yummy!!

 
Comment by Allanna
2008-08-06 07:06:34

Hey! You totally got mentioned on Crafty Crow (belladia.typepad.com/crafty_crow/)!!!

I went to see if there was anything new that I had to bookmark for later … and then I’m all “Oh Em Gee!!! I KNOW her!!!!!!” — Kinda like Will Ferrell in Elf. ^_^

But, yay! You’re famous!!

And the cookies look delicious, too.

 
Comment by Marne
2008-08-06 07:20:31

fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing.

 
2008-08-06 08:37:11

I love Animal Cookies. Great post. These looks so easy and delish! Right up my alley.

 
Comment by Teresa
2008-08-06 10:33:47

These look delicious…and how simple! I truly go through a whole bag of these easily when we buy them at the store. I don’t know if I am brave enough to make these at home - and not eat all of them!

 
Comment by jessica
2008-08-06 10:52:59

I’ve always wondered how to make something like these at home! Now I know!!! Thanks so much for sharing!

 
Comment by Linds
2008-08-06 13:00:27

Oh my, these were my favorite growing up!

 
Comment by Janeen
2008-08-06 15:15:12

These look so good and I absolutely LOVE those animal cookies! I found you on the Crafty Crow, and can’t wait to explore more of your blog!

 
Comment by Jamie
2008-08-06 15:48:31

That’s a good idea, did someone inspire you on this?

 
Comment by rachelle
2008-08-07 18:52:27

i know we just met, well, okay, we haven’t, but i found you through kirtsy and hi, nice to meet you, anyhoo, i am officially in LOVE with you for this idea. i will be making these soon! (and didya know, williams sonoma has animal cracker cookie cutters. i’m gonna splurge i think.) you’re fab! thanks!

 
2008-08-07 20:16:44

What a fun idea! We are totally going to have to try these!

 
2008-08-09 03:01:19

[...] Homemade Circus Animal Cookies :: Vanilla Joy [...]

 
2008-08-11 04:52:07

[...] Homemade circus animal cookies over at Vanilla Joy — look just like the packaged [...]

 
Comment by Erin
2008-08-25 08:41:50

These are a great idea! I am starting a daycare and this will be fun thing to do with the kids.

 
Comment by Sarabeth Burke
2008-08-26 19:36:31

They look delicious!!!! I’m definitely going to try this soon!!!

 
Comment by Teresa Anderson
2008-08-26 23:15:54

These look great! Thanks for the tip about the almond bark. I will have to try these!

 
Comment by Sherry Lovely
2008-08-27 07:46:32

I’ll be baking these for sure! I love frosted animal crackers and can now make my own whenever the urge hits me to have some on hand all the time! YUMMMMM

 
Comment by Robyn
2008-08-27 14:01:57

These look soooooo good. Only problem may be that I will want to eat too many. My kids will love trying this though! Thanks!

 
Comment by Elizabeth M.
2008-08-28 12:42:27

I eat the storebought frosted animal cookies by the handful. Should I or should I not make this homemade version and risk my waistline? Oh man, those look good.

 
Comment by Colleen
2008-08-29 05:59:37

Would be a fun thing to make at a birthday party and then the kids could take them home afterwards. TFS

 
Comment by Amy
2008-08-29 15:07:56

Wow, these look great! I’m definitely going to have to try these!

You could do it with chocolate too, yummy!

 
Comment by kritta22
2008-09-01 10:51:03

Almond Bark….I never would have guessed!

 
Comment by Shawna Bingham
2008-09-16 12:45:07

What a great way to make animal cookies. This would be fun to have kids help with making.

 
Comment by gisella
2008-09-16 21:32:00

my kids love the animals cookies, i am going to try this with my lkids they love to make cookies!!!

 
Comment by Wendy Lust
2008-09-18 13:49:54

My parents must have purchased the cheap brand of animal cookies…no frosting! And I have to admit I don’t know what almond bark is, but it looks good! Can someone give me a hint? Sprinkles I got!
Thanks!

 
Comment by Jauna
2008-09-19 08:12:12

those look amazing. I am soo going to make them and give them as a treat to my kids! We were just talkinga bout this wonderful cookies at church the other day. Would you dye the almond bark to get pink ones?

 
2008-10-09 18:01:13

[...] But…. it will never be exactly the same. This isn’t the exact recipe, but pretty close: Sugar Cookie Recipe - Mothers Circus Animal Cookies - Homemade Sugar Cookies | and… CandiQuik for the icing. You could probably do spritz style. [...]

 
Comment by Iluvbnamom
2008-12-10 17:52:27

What cute little cookies! I have everything you said I need - I stock up on almond bark at the beginning of the holiday season to make chocolate covered pecans and pretzels as gifts. These cookies would be fun to make with the kids and as you said, make great gifts - maybe even a baggie full of them for birthday party favors! Thanks for the recipe and instructions.

 
Comment by Michele
2008-12-11 00:26:35

Thank you so much for this recipe!! Not only is it super easy, but it looks great, too!! I’m going to try them for my holiday party this Saturday!!

Thanks so much!!
Michele R.(CA)
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2009-02-09 10:02:30

[...] These cookies would be perfect for any Valentines party. From Vanilla Joy they are called Homemade Animal Circus Cookies. [...]

 
Comment by Amy
2009-04-20 12:38:29

I made these over the weekend using your recipe because my hubby and kids are huge fans. I was suprised at how much they actually do taste like the real thing. They were a big hit. I just found your blog and will definetly become a follower. I hope you don’t mind me linking to this post from my blog. Thanks!!

 
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