Got a hankering for a delightful treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat? Look no further than these whimsical and tasty Wackel Augen cookies! Perfect for children’s parties, Halloween, or any occasion that calls for a touch of playfulness, these eye-catching cookies are sure to steal the show. Let’s dive right into the recipe and get ready to impress your guests with this quirky and delicious treat.
**Wackel Augen**
**Ingredients:**
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Miniature chocolate chips
– Red gel food coloring
– White chocolate chips
**Instructions:**
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Once chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
7. Using the back of a spoon or your thumb, gently flatten each ball to create a cookie shape.
8. Press a white chocolate chip into the center of each cookie to serve as the eye’s base.
9. Delicately place a tiny dot of red gel food coloring in the center of the white chocolate chip to mimic the eye’s bloodshot effect.
10. Around the white chocolate chip “eye,” press miniature chocolate chips into the dough to resemble eyelashes.
11. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until set but still soft.
12. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Get creative with different eye expressions, colors, and sizes to give each Wackel Augen cookie its own personality. Your guests will be delighted by the playful appearance and scrumptious taste of these charming treats. Enjoy making these with friends and family for an unforgettable baking experience that’s as fun as it is mouthwateringly delicious. So grab your apron and let’s get baking these delightful Wackel Augen cookies today!
