owl sugar cookies.

my sister in-law recently sent me a recipe for some adorable owl cookies, found via cheeky kitchen.
they are appropriate for autumn, and are a great way to enjoy the season.



{owl sugar cookies}
via cheeky kitchen.

1 (17.5 ounce) package Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix
1 (16 ounce) can Betty Crocker Milk Chocolate Frosting
1/3 cup Multigrain Cheerio's
1/4 cup whole, raw almonds
2 tablespoons mini white chocolate or chocolate chips
2 tablespoons chocolate candy corn
(optional)1 black food decorater pen

Mix sugar cookies according to "For Cutout Cookies" package directions. With a generously floured work area, roll cookie dough out until approximately 1/4" thick. Using a glass drinking cup, or cookie sheet, cut into a 2 1/2" circle. With a small heart-shaped cookie cutter turned upside down, cut a small portion out of the top of each cookie round, to resemble the head and ears of the owl. Transfer to a cookie sheet and bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or just until the edges of the cookies are ever so slightly browned. Remove cookies from oven, transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool.

Use milk chocolate frosting to frost cooled cookies. Press two Multigrain Cheerio's into the center of the owl's face for eyes. Drop a mini white chocolate or dark chocolate chip in the center of each Cheerio for the pupils (if using the white chocolate chips, draw a small, black dot into the center of the chip with food decorator pen). Using a sharp paring knide, cut the orange tip from a chocolate candy corn and press it between the eyes for the beak. Press two almonds on each side of the frosted cookie for wings. Allow frosting to firm up slightly by leaving the cookies uncovered for 20-30 minutes. Eat & Enjoy!


{check out cheeky kitchen for many more seasonal recipes!}
happy baking!