Description
These Easy Dr. Seuss Snacks for Kids are sure to please with their adorable elephant shapes and delicious flavors. Crafted with sugar cookie dough and colorful toppings, they make a wonderful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
- pre-made sugar cookie dough (24-oz roll)
- natural pink food coloring (beet powder mixed with water)
- cinnamon sugar blend (2 tbsp cinnamon + ¼ cup white sugar)
- slivered almonds (¼ cup)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into eight equal portions and roll each into smooth balls.
- Flatten the balls into oval shapes, about ¼-inch thick.
- With a butter knife, carve a gentle “C” curve along one long edge of each oval.
- Mix 2 teaspoons of beet powder with 1 teaspoon of water and lightly brush it over the cookie surfaces.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar blend generously on top, focusing on the curved edge.
- Press 3-4 slivered almonds along the curved edge for added detail.
- Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes until the edges turn barely golden.
Notes
Feel free to substitute food coloring with other natural options for different colors.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg