Description
These Easy Dr. Seuss Snacks for Kids are irresistible, featuring colorful elephant ear cookies made from pre-made dough, with an easy prep that kids love! Perfect for parties or fun snacks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 roll (24 oz) pre-made sugar cookie dough
- 1 tsp natural pink food coloring (beet powder mixed with water)
- 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar blend
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Divide the cookie dough into eight equal portions, rolling each into smooth balls.
- Press each ball into an oval shape about ¼-inch thick.
- Use a butter knife to carve a gentle “C” curve along one long edge of each oval.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons of beet powder with 1 teaspoon of water and brush lightly over the cookie surfaces.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar blend along the curved edge of the cookies.
- Place 3-4 slivered almonds along the curved edge to resemble ear details.
- Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are barely golden.
Notes
Make sure the cookie dough is softened for easy rolling.
Adjust the amount of cinnamon sugar for desired sweetness.
For a fun twist, try using different colored food coloring!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg