Have you ever wanted to combine whimsy and deliciousness in a single treat? Look no further than these adorable Rubber Duck Cookies. Perfect for a children’s party, a baby shower, or just a cozy day at home, these cookies are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face. Let’s dive into the recipe so you can create your own sweet and playful flock of rubber duckies!
**Rubber Duck Cookies**
**Ingredients:**
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– Yellow food coloring
– Mini chocolate chips
– Orange candy melts
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
6. Divide the dough in half. Add a few drops of yellow food coloring to one half, mixing until the color is evenly distributed.
7. Roll out the yellow dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/4-inch thickness.
8. Use a duck-shaped cookie cutter to cut out duck shapes from the yellow dough and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
9. Once all the ducks are cut out, gently press two mini chocolate chips into each cookie for eyes.
10. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
11. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Meanwhile, melt the orange candy melts according to the package instructions.
13. Once the cookies are completely cooled, use a toothpick to draw a beak and feet on each duck cookie with the melted orange candy coating.
14. Let the candy coating set before serving and enjoying your adorable Rubber Duck Cookies!
These Rubber Duck Cookies are sure to bring a touch of whimsy to any occasion. Kids and adults alike will love these sweet little treats that are almost too cute to eat – almost! So, the next time you want to add a bit of fun to your baking repertoire, give these cookies a try. They are so charming and delightful, you’ll be making them again and again. Let your creativity soar as you bake up a cheerful flock of rubber duck cookies!
