Little Peeper Cookies

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Little Peeper Cookies
90 min.
24
421kcal

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Get ready to delight your taste buds with these adorable Little Peeper Cookies! Perfect for any occasion, these charming treats are not only dairy-free but also incredibly fun to make and decorate. With a delightful combination of a soft, buttery sugar cookie base and a fluffy, colorful frosting, these cookies are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.

Imagine a platter filled with these whimsical cookies, each one uniquely decorated to resemble little peeping birds. The vibrant yellow frosting, accented with chocolate chip eyes and candy-coated licorice feathers, brings a playful touch to your dessert table. Whether you're hosting a birthday party, a holiday gathering, or simply looking to brighten up your day, these cookies are the perfect sweet addition.

Not only are they visually appealing, but they also pack a satisfying flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. With a preparation time of just 90 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 24 cookies that are sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, invite your friends or family to join in on the fun, and let your creativity shine as you bring these Little Peeper Cookies to life!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 12 oz fluffy frosting white
  • serving purple gel food coloring yellow
  • 36  semi chocolate chips cut in half
  • serving licorice rounds yellow
  • slices m&m candies 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375° F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until dough forms. On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake 11 to 14 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  3. Stir frosting and 2 to 3 drops food color until well blended. Frost and decorate 1 cookie at a time. After spreading frosting on cookie, add chocolate chip halves for eyes, yellow candy-coated licorice for feathers and pieces of orange candy slices for beak and feet.

Nutrition Facts

Calories421kcal
Protein3.41%
Fat50.26%
Carbs46.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.79
Glycemic Load
4.14
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.1447826310506%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:420.62kcal
21.03%
Fat:23.49g
36.15%
Saturated Fat:10.53g
65.79%
Carbohydrates:48.73g
16.24%
Net Carbohydrates:45.37g
16.5%
Sugar:34g
37.78%
Cholesterol:9.35mg
3.12%
Sodium:136.76mg
5.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:36.12mg
12.04%
Protein:3.58g
7.17%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.85%
Copper:0.53mg
26.27%
Magnesium:74.42mg
18.61%
Iron:2.78mg
15.47%
Fiber:3.36g
13.44%
Phosphorus:116.47mg
11.65%
Zinc:1.15mg
7.64%
Potassium:247.48mg
7.07%
Selenium:4.11µg
5.86%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.74%
Vitamin K:4.87µg
4.64%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.2%
Vitamin A:200.16IU
4%
Calcium:28.96mg
2.9%
Vitamin B3:0.47mg
2.34%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.9%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.66%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.61%
Folate:5.35µg
1.34%