{"id":7042527,"date":"2026-08-20T05:42:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T05:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/bread\/homemade-sourdough-animal-crackers-or-frosted-animal-cookies\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T05:42:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T05:42:57","slug":"homemade-sourdough-animal-crackers-or-frosted-animal-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7042527","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Sourdough Animal Crackers (or Frosted Animal Cookies)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"110.96304905418\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These Sourdough Animal Crackers are a fun, easy back-to-school treat that brings back all your favorite nostalgic memories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tender, yet crisp crackers are lightly sweetened with honey and brown sugar and so easy to roll and cut out! With cute animal cookie cut-outs, it\u2019s a fun activity for all ages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-discard-101\/\" title=\"Sourdough Discard 101\">Sourdough discard<\/a> adds a slight tang and helps bind the ingredients together. Plus, a touch of cinnamon boosts a hint of warmth for the plain crackers or you can frost them with sprinkles for a sweeter animal cookie.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow my detailed instructions with photos and tips below to make the best sourdough animal crackers every time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-of-sourdough-animal-crackers-in-glass-jar.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of sourdough animal crackers in a jar with some frosted with pink and white frosting and sprinkles.\" class=\"wp-image-19488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-of-sourdough-animal-crackers-in-glass-jar.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-of-sourdough-animal-crackers-in-glass-jar-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-of-sourdough-animal-crackers-in-glass-jar-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-of-sourdough-animal-crackers-in-glass-jar-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-of-sourdough-animal-crackers-in-glass-jar-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/close-up-of-sourdough-animal-crackers-in-glass-jar-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 id=\"why-youll-love-this-recipe\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%91%8D_Why_Youll_Love_This_Recipe\"\/>\ud83d\udc4d Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tender, crisp animal crackers.<\/li>\n<li>Can leave plain or frost with sprinkles for <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/category\/recipes\/cookies\/\" title=\"Sourdough Cookie Recipes\">cookies<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Easy-to-roll dough that\u2019s perfect for kids to cut-out and bake.<\/li>\n<li>Lightly sweetened with honey and brown sugar.<\/li>\n<li>Favorite nostalgic back-to-school sourdough recipe.<\/li>\n<li>Stay crisp for days and stores extremely well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"sourdough animal crackers, some frosted with sprinkles, in a glass jar and some scattered around with animal cookie cutters.\" class=\"wp-image-19500 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 id=\"top-baking-tips\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%8D_Top_Baking_Tips\"\/>\ud83d\udd0d Top Baking Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For crisp crackers like store-bought animal crackers, roll the dough thinly to \u215b\u201d or less.<\/li>\n<li>These <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gks6SY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" title=\"Animal Cracker Cut-outs\">Animal Cracker Cut-outs<\/a> are what I used for four different animal shapes (zebras, elephants, giraffes, and lions) and have detailed imprints.<\/li>\n<li>Chill the dough at least an hour before rolling out so the flavors meld and the dough isn\u2019t too soft when cutting out.<\/li>\n<li>I tested the recipe at different temperatures and 325\u00baF was the perfect temperature so they didn\u2019t over bake or burn too quickly.<\/li>\n<li>If frosting, wait until the animal cookies cool completely.<\/li>\n<li>For the best flavor and color in the pink frosting, use freeze-dried strawberries like I do for the frosting in my <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-strawberry-scones\/\" title=\"Sourdough Strawberries &amp; Cream Scones\">Sourdough Strawberries &amp; Cream Scones<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Sourdough animal crackers spilling out of a glass jar, some are frosted with pink and white frosting and sprinkles.\" class=\"wp-image-19489 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/colorful-sourdough-animal-crackers-spilling-out-of-jar.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/colorful-sourdough-animal-crackers-spilling-out-of-jar.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/colorful-sourdough-animal-crackers-spilling-out-of-jar-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/colorful-sourdough-animal-crackers-spilling-out-of-jar-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/colorful-sourdough-animal-crackers-spilling-out-of-jar-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/colorful-sourdough-animal-crackers-spilling-out-of-jar-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/colorful-sourdough-animal-crackers-spilling-out-of-jar-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Baking scale<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flour and sourdough starter can vary in weight from person to person, so weighing your ingredients is the best option! Measuring your ingredients by weight will make your baking more consistent and accurate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Animal Cracker Cut-Outs<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I use these cute <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gks6SY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" title=\"Animal Cookie Cut-outs\">animal cookie cut-outs<\/a> from Mrs. Anderson\u2019s, but you can use other animal or non-animal shapes. You could even make holiday or <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/category\/recipes\/christmas\/\" title=\"Sourdough Christmas Recipes\">Christmas<\/a> crackers or cookies with this simple dough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rolling Pin<\/strong>, for rolling out the cookies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sheet Pan<\/strong>, lined with parchment paper<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stand mixer or electric hand mixer<\/strong>, for mixing the cookie ingredients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Colorful animal cracker cookie cut outs.\" class=\"wp-image-19486 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/animal-cracker-cut-outs.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/animal-cracker-cut-outs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/animal-cracker-cut-outs-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/animal-cracker-cut-outs-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/animal-cracker-cut-outs-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/animal-cracker-cut-outs-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/animal-cracker-cut-outs-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 id=\"ingredients-needed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%92_Ingredients_Needed\"\/>\ud83d\uded2 Ingredients Needed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See below for my ingredient recommendations and possible substitutions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Labeled bowls of ingredients needed for sourdough animal crackers including all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, honey, brown sugar, unsalted butter, egg, sourdough discard, and vanilla extract.\" class=\"wp-image-19494 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-animal-crackers.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-animal-crackers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ingredients-needed-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>All-purpose Flour<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can substitute some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for more nutrition and wheat flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking Powder<\/strong> adds an ever-so-light amount of lift and helps keep them crisp, yet tender.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unsalted Butter<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using butter instead of oil as the primary fat adds richness and keeps the dough soft for rolling out.<\/li>\n<li>These have an almost <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-shortbread-cookies\/\" title=\"Sourdough Shortbread Cookies\">Sourdough Shortbread Cookie<\/a> texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vanilla Extract<\/strong> enhances flavor and adds warmth and the perception of sweetness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brown sugar<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adds structure and sweetness to the cookies with a hint of molasses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Honey<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The natural sweetener helps them crisp and the floral complexity complements the cinnamon and vanilla.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egg<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adds structure to help bind the ingredients together.<\/li>\n<li>To make egg-free, substitute with an egg replacer or flax egg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-discard-101\/\" title=\"Sourdough Discard 101\"><strong>Sourdough Discard<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cinnamon<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A touch of cinnamon adds a cozy warmth and flavor to the crackers, especially when they\u2019re plain and unfrosted.<\/li>\n<li>The flavor is comparable to Teddy Grahams or my <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-graham-crackers\/\" title=\"Sourdough Graham Crackers\">Sourdough Graham Crackers<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"frosted-animal-cookies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frosted_Animal_Cookies\"\/>Frosted Animal Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Powdered Sugar<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whole Milk or Heavy Cream<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Substitute with plant-based milk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gipBjX\" title=\"Nonpareil sprinkles\">Nonpareil Sprinkles<\/a><\/strong> are the tiny, dot sprinkles that give a little crunch and rainbow colors like my <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/funfetti-sourdough-bread\/\" title=\"Funfetti Sourdough Bread\">Funfetti Sourdough Bread<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freeze-dried strawberries <\/strong>or red food coloring.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grind and sift freeze-dried strawberries for the best fruity flavor and color in the pink frosting.<\/li>\n<li>However, you can use a dot of red food coloring (gel or natural) for a bright pink hue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-make-sourdough-animal-crackers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%90%98_How_to_Make_Sourdough_Animal_Crackers\"\/>\ud83d\udc18 How to Make Sourdough Animal Crackers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow this detailed recipe guide with step-by-step images as you make the best sourdough animal crackers.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mix-the-dry-ingredients\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Mix_the_Dry_Ingredients\"\/>1. Mix the Dry Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whisk the flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl and set aside.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Whisk mixing dry ingredients in a bowl for sourdough animal crackers.\" class=\"wp-image-19492 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dry-ingredients-for-sourdough-animal-crackers.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dry-ingredients-for-sourdough-animal-crackers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dry-ingredients-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dry-ingredients-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dry-ingredients-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dry-ingredients-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dry-ingredients-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mix-the-wet-ingredients\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mix_the_Wet_Ingredients\"\/>2. Mix the Wet Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or electric hand mixer) on medium speed, beat the softened butter, honey, and brown sugar together for 3-5 minutes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed and mix until the butter is pale yellow, fluffy, and no large grains of sugar remain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and sourdough discard until incorporated. It\u2019s okay if the emulsion breaks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Creaming butter and sugar in a stand mixer for sourdough animal crackers.\" class=\"wp-image-19490 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/creaming-butter-and-sugar-for-sourdough-animal-crackers.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/creaming-butter-and-sugar-for-sourdough-animal-crackers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/creaming-butter-and-sugar-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/creaming-butter-and-sugar-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/creaming-butter-and-sugar-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/creaming-butter-and-sugar-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/creaming-butter-and-sugar-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mix-the-animal-cracker-dough\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mix_the_Animal_Cracker_Dough\"\/>3. Mix the Animal Cracker Dough<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dump in the bowl of dry ingredients and mix on low speed just until the dough comes together into a cohesive mass and dough ball.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Mixed sourdough animal cracker dough with a paddle attachment.\" class=\"wp-image-19495 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mixed-dough-ingredients-for-sourdough-animal-crackers.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mixed-dough-ingredients-for-sourdough-animal-crackers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mixed-dough-ingredients-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mixed-dough-ingredients-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mixed-dough-ingredients-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mixed-dough-ingredients-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mixed-dough-ingredients-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"chill-the-dough\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Chill_the_Dough\"\/>4. Chill the Dough<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scrape the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap and bring to a round disc shape like you\u2019re making <a href=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/sourdough-pie-crust\/\" title=\"Sourdough Pie Crust\">Sourdough Pie Crust (Extra Flaky!)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wrap the dough in the plastic wrap and use your palms to smush the dough into a round disc.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Refrigerate for at least an hour to infuse the flavors and make rolling and cutting out easier.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this point, you can freeze the dough for up to three months.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"sourdough animal cracker dough in plastic wrap.\" class=\"wp-image-19497 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-dough-in-plastic-wrap.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-dough-in-plastic-wrap.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-dough-in-plastic-wrap-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-dough-in-plastic-wrap-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-dough-in-plastic-wrap-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-dough-in-plastic-wrap-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-dough-in-plastic-wrap-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"roll-and-cut-out-animal-crackers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Roll_and_Cut_Out_Animal_Crackers\"\/>5. Roll and Cut Out Animal Crackers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Divide the dough in two (you can reserve half the dough in the refrigerator to bake later or freeze it).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow the dough to soften at room temperature for at least five minutes before rolling out so it doesn\u2019t crack.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between two large pieces of parchment paper, roll out the animal cracker dough with a rolling pin to \u215b\u201d thin. If it sticks, lightly flour the parchment paper and rotate the dough periodically.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightly flour the cookie cutters and cut or punch out the animals. Re-roll and cut out scraps. This dough creates a lot of animal crackers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Cutting out sourdough animal crackers with cookie cutters.\" class=\"wp-image-19491 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cutting-out-sourdough-animal-crackers.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cutting-out-sourdough-animal-crackers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cutting-out-sourdough-animal-crackers-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cutting-out-sourdough-animal-crackers-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cutting-out-sourdough-animal-crackers-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cutting-out-sourdough-animal-crackers-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/cutting-out-sourdough-animal-crackers-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"bake\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Bake\"\/>6. Bake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preheat the oven to 325\u00baF (163\u00baC) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Space the cut out crackers close together on the sheet pan as they don\u2019t spread much.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bake for 12-13 minutes or until the crackers are just brown around the edges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cool for at least 15 minutes on a wire rack. At this point, you can serve and store the plain animal crackers!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"19501\" alt=\"Unbaked sourdough animal crackers on a sheet pan.\" class=\"wp-image-19501 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unbaked-sourdough-animal-crackers-on-sheet-pan.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unbaked-sourdough-animal-crackers-on-sheet-pan.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unbaked-sourdough-animal-crackers-on-sheet-pan-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unbaked-sourdough-animal-crackers-on-sheet-pan-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unbaked-sourdough-animal-crackers-on-sheet-pan-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unbaked-sourdough-animal-crackers-on-sheet-pan-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unbaked-sourdough-animal-crackers-on-sheet-pan-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"19487\" alt=\"Baked sourdough animal crackers on a sheet pan with parchment paper.\" class=\"wp-image-19487 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/baked-sourdough-animal-crackers.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/baked-sourdough-animal-crackers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/baked-sourdough-animal-crackers-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/baked-sourdough-animal-crackers-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/baked-sourdough-animal-crackers-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/baked-sourdough-animal-crackers-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/baked-sourdough-animal-crackers-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"frost-the-crackers-optional\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Frost_the_Crackers_optional\"\/>7. Frost the Crackers (optional)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To frost the crackers and make sourdough animal cookies, mix powdered sugar and milk or cream in a small bowl to a thick frosting consistency.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Divide half the icing into another small bowl and add ground freeze-dried strawberries or a drop of red food coloring to add a pink color to the icing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spoon the frosting into a thin layer on some of the completely cooled cookies, top with sprinkles, and let air dry on a wire rack until the frosting hardens.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"19496\" alt=\"Mixing pink and white frosting for sourdough animal crackers in two bowls with spoons surrounded by crackers and sprinkles.\" class=\"wp-image-19496 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mixing-frosting-for-sourdough-animal-crackers.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mixing-frosting-for-sourdough-animal-crackers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mixing-frosting-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mixing-frosting-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mixing-frosting-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mixing-frosting-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mixing-frosting-for-sourdough-animal-crackers-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-id=\"19493\" alt=\"Glazing sourdough animal crackers with pink and white frosting and sprinkles on a wire rack.\" class=\"wp-image-19493 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/glazing-sourdough-animal-crackers-with-frosting.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/glazing-sourdough-animal-crackers-with-frosting.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/glazing-sourdough-animal-crackers-with-frosting-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/glazing-sourdough-animal-crackers-with-frosting-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/glazing-sourdough-animal-crackers-with-frosting-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/glazing-sourdough-animal-crackers-with-frosting-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/glazing-sourdough-animal-crackers-with-frosting-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-store-and-serve\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Store_and_Serve\"\/>How to Store and Serve<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Store unfrosted animal crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.<\/li>\n<li>Refrigerate frosted animal crackers for a couple of days.<\/li>\n<li>Be sure to allow the crackers to cool completely before storage.<\/li>\n<li>For longer storage, freeze baked animal crackers for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature.<\/li>\n<li>If the crackers soften, reheat them in an oven at 300\u00baF for a few minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"sourdough animal crackers in a glass jar\" class=\"wp-image-19498 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-in-jar.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-in-jar.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-in-jar-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-in-jar-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-in-jar-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-in-jar-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-in-jar-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"\/>\u2753 Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" data-schema-only=\"false\" wp_automatic_readability=\"7\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_double_the_recipe\"\/>Can I double the recipe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\" wp_automatic_readability=\"9\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Double all of the ingredients, follow the same instructions, and bake in a few pans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" data-schema-only=\"false\" wp_automatic_readability=\"7.5\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_ferment_the_batter_overnight\"\/>Can I ferment the batter overnight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\" wp_automatic_readability=\"10\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you can mix the dough and store it in the refrigerator overnight. If chilled, let the dough soften for an hour at room temperature so they\u2019ll spread.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" data-schema-only=\"false\" wp_automatic_readability=\"6\">\n<h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_crackers_soft\"\/>Why are my crackers soft?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\" wp_automatic_readability=\"7\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crackers may not have baked long enough or have been rolled too thick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"sourdough animal crackers spilling out of a glass jar with some frosted with sprinkles.\" class=\"wp-image-19499 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-with-frosting-and-sprinkles.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-with-frosting-and-sprinkles.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-with-frosting-and-sprinkles-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-with-frosting-and-sprinkles-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-with-frosting-and-sprinkles-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-with-frosting-and-sprinkles-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sourdoughbrandon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sourdough-animal-crackers-with-frosting-and-sprinkles-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id8635_d29c64-da alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column8635_d0a469-f5\" wp_automatic_readability=\"8\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\" wp_automatic_readability=\"11\">\n<p><strong>Did you make this recipe? <\/strong><br \/>\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Please leave a rating, comment or question below! Tag me on Instagram or Facebook @SourdoughBrandon or PIN this recipe on Pinterest to come back to it later!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-19503\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"19503\" data-servings=\"110\" wp_automatic_readability=\"7.7753235790658\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact-edit-1\" wp_automatic_readability=\"11.891671356218\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sourdough_Animal_Crackers\"\/>Sourdough Animal Crackers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Make homemade Sourdough Animal Crackers with this easy and nostalgic recipe! The dough is lightly sweetened with honey, easy to roll out, and can be frosted.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside-only wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\" wp_automatic_readability=\"7\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">12<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Resting Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">27<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yield or Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-19503 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"19503\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">110<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">Crackers<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"110\" data-recipe=\"19503\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"110\" data-recipe=\"19503\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"110\" data-recipe=\"19503\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-19503-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-19503-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"19503\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul style=\"--wprm-advanced-list-background: #07515f;\" class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\" wp_automatic_readability=\"10\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19503-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" wp_automatic_readability=\"7\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a small mixing bowl and set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19503-0\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">350 g All-purpose Flour, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19503-23\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1 tsp Baking Powder, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19503-28\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1 tsp Cinnamon, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19503-26\" data-separator=\"\" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">\u00bd tsp Kosher Salt<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19503-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" wp_automatic_readability=\"5\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or an electric hand mixer), cream the softened butter, honey, and brown sugar together until the butter is pale yellow and fluffy with no large grainules of sugar left, 3-5 minutes.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Mix in the egg, sourdough discard, and vanilla.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19503-6\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">142 g Unsalted Butter, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19503-8\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">50 g Light Brown Sugar, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19503-27\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">40 g Honey, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19503-7\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1 Egg, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19503-9\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">100 g Sourdough Discard, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19503-22\" data-separator=\"\" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1 tsp Vanilla Extract<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19503-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" wp_automatic_readability=\"0\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the dry ingredients into the bowl and mix just until the dough comes together into a cohesive mass.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19503-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Dump the dough out onto a large piece of plastic wrap, form into a round disc, cover with the plastic wrap and smush the dough into the edges of the wrap to form a round disc.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least an hour.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19503-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 325\u00baF (163\u00baC) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Divide the chilled dough in half (at this point you can freeze the other half of dough or work in batches). Let the dough rest at room temperature for five minutes to soften.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a thin slab less than \u215b&#8221; thick between two pieces of parchment paper. Flour lightly to prevent sticking if needed.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Cut out the sourdough animal crackers with lightly floured cookie cutters and re-roll the scraps.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19503-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the sourdough animal crackers close together on the sheet pan and bake in batches. Bake for 12-13 minutes or until the edges of the cookies just begin to brown.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Cool completely on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-19503-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" wp_automatic_readability=\"2\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">To make frosted sourdough animal cookies, mix the powdered sugar and whole milk in a small bowl together with a spoon into a thick frosting (adjust sugar and milk as necessary).<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Divide the frosting in half and add ground and sifted freeze-dried strawberries to half (or a drop of red food coloring) to make a pink frosting.<\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Spoon the frosting in a thin layer over some of the cookies and top with sprinkles.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19503-30\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">100 g Powdered Sugar, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19503-31\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">2 TBS Whole Milk, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19503-32\" data-separator=\", \" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1 TBS Freeze-dried Strawberries, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-19503-33\" data-separator=\"\" data-both-units=\"0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Nonpareil Sprinkles<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-19503-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\">\n<ul>\n<li>Follow my guide above for more detailed instructions, tips, photos, and storage options to make these easy sourdough animal crackers.<\/li>\n<li>Store unfrosted crackers in an airtight container for up to a week. Store frosted cookies in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These Sourdough Animal Crackers are a fun, easy back-to-school treat that brings back all your favorite nostalgic memories. The tender, yet crisp crackers are lightly sweetened with honey and brown sugar and so easy to roll and cut out! With cute animal cookie cut-outs, it\u2019s a fun activity for all ages. 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