Homemade Mint Circus Animal Cookies with rainbow sprinkles! These quick and easy treats are great for the little chefs in your home. Perfect for mint lovers, perfect for St. Patrick's Day!
I was reminded recently - at Valentine's Day, to be exact - that when it comes to holiday cuteness, I'm definitely not the mom I used to be. Sure, I still make a point of celebrating with the kids.....and I do my best to make it feel special.....but at this point, my best just isn't what it was. I guess that's the way things go.....
For example, when Ellia was in kindergarten, her valentines were hand-cut flowers with blow pops in the center.....and we were having "friendship" parties with heart shaped cookies and valentine arts & crafts. I used to make a point of all the girls having matching holiday outfits....and I even took pictures of them all together (gasp!) Alas, times have changed.
These days, I feel like I'm winning if I have a couple decorations out and at least one special mention of the holiday. And if I have time for extras....like holiday-themed treats?? Well, then I'm REALLY winning.
Homemade Mint Circus Animal Cookies
Which is exactly why I decided to make these Rainbow Mint Circus Animal Cookies. Because who doesn't want to feel like they're winning at holidays?? Especially when you can do it in a way that's fun....and simple....and oh so delicious. I may not be as cute a mom as I used to be. But I feel like these cookies are cute enough to make up for it. Don't you?
Rainbow Mint Circus Animal Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 c. animal crackers
- 12 oz. Vanilla Candiquik OR 1 bag white chocolate chips + 2 Tbsp. shortening
- 4 drops green food coloring
- 1/4 tsp. mint extract
- rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt Candiquik OR white chocolate chip/shortening mixture over low heat, stirring regularly, until smooth.
- Stir in green food coloring and mint extract.
- Using a fork, dip animal crackers into melted, flavored white chocolate.
- Tap to remove excess; place on wax paper.
- Add rainbow sprinkles and let stand to harden.
If you are a mint lover then you need to try these Thin Mint Barks. Simply amazing!
Want to try your hand at making Animal Cookies? Try this recipe from Genius Kitchen
Heather @Boston Girl Bakes
Oh my god you are definitely winning in my book with these! I have a weakness for frosted animal crackers ..and mint?! oh man WOW. a total win
Megan | Allergy Free Alaska
These are so cute! I love the addition of mint! These used to be some of my favorite cookies/crackers to eat when I was a little girl. They bring back great memories!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
These are awesome! My kids would have a blast making (and eating) these!
Karen @ The Food Charlatan
Okay circus animal cracker would usually not tempt be but I am SOLD! These look incredible with the mint! And okay you are way ahead of me. MATCHING OUTFITS?? You win Cathy. You win.
Jess
I love these and I'm making them for my girls this weekend! Like you, as they get older and life get busier, I just don't do as much. I need to make the point, thanks for the reminder!
Maris (In Good Taste)
These are the cutest cookies ever! I love them.
Andi @ The Weary Chef
These are adorable! I love the addition of mint and sprinkles just make everything perfect! This will surely be a big hit! 😀
Michelle | A Latte Food
I absolutely love circus animal cookies! Adding mint to them is the best idea ever!
Melanie | Melanie Makes
Totally in love with these adorable cookies, Cathy - genius!
marcie
These take me back to my childhood, except they they weren't mint flavored! These are so fun, Cathy!