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Penguin Cookies

Penguin Cookies
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Indulge in the whimsical world of Penguin Cookies! These soft and chewy delights are not only a hit with kids but also bring smiles to adults. Decorated with a creamy homemade buttercream frosting and charming candies, they make the perfect treat for holidays, birthday parties, or just a fun baking project at home. Their adorable design combined with rich cocoa flavor ensures these cookies will become a beloved addition to your dessert repertoire. Get ready to impress your guests with these playful treats that will brighten any occasion!

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup full fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup dark or black cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (for frosting)
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt (for frosting)
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup dark or black cocoa powder (for decoration)
  • 2 Tbsp heavy cream (for decoration)
  • 1 cup coarse sanding sugar
  • 48 orange sweetheart or conversation heart candies, cut in half
  • Round, flat, black sprinkles
  • Round, flat, pink sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, beat unsalted butter and cream cheese until creamy.
  3. Mix in granulated sugar, followed by egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add this mix to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheets and flatten slightly.
  6. Bake for about 13 minutes or until edges are firm; cool on wire racks.
  7. For frosting, beat unsalted butter with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until fluffy.
  8. Frost cooled cookies and decorate with sanding sugar and candies.

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