ANIMAL COOKIES

SERVES 60 1-INCH COOKIES

FOR THE COOKIES

1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour

1⁄2 cup sugar

1⁄4 tsp baking soda

1⁄2 cup vegan margarine

1 to 2 tbsp water

1⁄2 tsp pure vanilla extract

FOR THE DECO

Cookie Icing

Sprinkles

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 376kcal
Fat: 9.4g (1.2g S.Fat)
Carbs: 58.7g
Protein: 13.5g
Sugar: 4.5g
Sodium: 66mg

METHOD

To make the cookies:
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Line 2 or 3 large baking sheets with Silpat or parchment paper.

Combine the flour, sugar, and baking soda in a food processor. 1 tbsp margarine, 1 tbsp water, and vanilla extract Pulse until the mixture is soft and doughy. If necessary, add 1 tbsp more water.

Place half of the dough between two large sheets of floured parchment paper, working with half at a time. Roll out the dough until it is 14 inch thick. Peel off the top sheet of parchment paper gently. Cut out as many shapes as you can with a 1-inch cookie cutter. You can use any leftover scraps to roll and cut more cookies.

Place the shapes 12 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the pan.

To decorate the cookies:
Place the cookies on a wire rack and generously ice them, allowing excess icing to drip down the sides. Sprinkle with sprinkles right away. Allow the icing on the cookies to set before serving.

RECIPE NOTES

Cookie dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen for up to a week.