Name: Penguin Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 43 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup cream cheese, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup dark cocoa powder; 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 1 tsp fine salt; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting); 1 Tbsp vanilla extract (for frosting); 1/2 tsp fine salt (for frosting); 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting); 1/4 cup heavy cream, room temperature (for frosting); 1/3 cup dark cocoa powder (for decoration); 2 Tbsp heavy cream (for decoration); 1 cup coarse sanding sugar; 48 orange sweetheart or conversation heart candies, cut in half; Round, flat, black sprinkles; Round, flat, pink sprinkles

Penguin Cookies

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Indulge in the whimsy of Penguin Cookies, a delightful treat that combines charm and flavor in every bite. Perfect for gatherings or festive celebrations, these adorable cookies feature a soft and chewy texture complemented by rich chocolate and luscious buttercream frosting. Easy to decorate with simple techniques, they make a fun activity for families and friends alike. Whether served at a holiday party or as a sweet surprise for kids, these penguin-shaped delights will undoubtedly steal the spotlight on any dessert table.

Author: Amanda
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup dark cocoa powder
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp fine salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
1 Tbsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
1/2 tsp fine salt (for frosting)
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
1/4 cup heavy cream, room temperature (for frosting)
1/3 cup dark cocoa powder (for decoration)
2 Tbsp heavy cream (for decoration)
1 cup coarse sanding sugar
48 orange sweetheart or conversation heart candies, cut in half
Round, flat, black sprinkles
Round, flat, pink sprinkles

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, dark cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder. Gradually blend this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut out 3-inch circles. Place them on prepared cookie sheets about two inches apart.
Bake for 13 minutes or until edges are set; allow cooling completely before decorating.
Prepare frosting by beating unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually adding powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream to achieve a light consistency.
Decorate cooled cookies with frosting, add sanding sugar for sparkle, and finish with candies or sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
Calories: 100
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 15mg

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