Description
Delightful animal-themed snacks that combine whimsical shapes with delicious flavors, perfect for gatherings and family fun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- Jalapeño peppers
- Cream cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined.
- Shape the dough into cookie shapes resembling koalas, using chocolate chips for their eyes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.
- Halve the jalapeños and remove seeds (optional) for a milder spice.
- Mix cream cheese and cheddar cheese in a bowl until creamy and well-combined.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture and dip into breadcrumbs to coat.
- Place stuffed jalapeños on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve your koala cookies and jungle poppers on a themed plate.
Notes
Make the cookie dough in advance and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg