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Penguin Cookies

Penguin Cookies
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These delightful Penguin Cookies are not just a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds. With their soft and chewy texture, thanks to a blend of cream cheese and butter, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—from festive holiday parties to birthday celebrations.

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
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup dark 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 (for frosting)
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt (for frosting)
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature (for frosting)
  • 1/3 cup dark cocoa powder (for decorating)
  • 2 Tbsp heavy cream (for decorating)
  • 1 cup coarse sanding sugar
  • 48 orange candies, cut in half (for decorating)
  • Round, flat, black sprinkles (for decorating)
  • Round, flat, pink sprinkles (for decorating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and mix until fluffy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
  4. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Bake for about 13 minutes or until set but soft in the center. Cool on wire racks before frosting.
  5. For the frosting, beat room-temperature unsalted butter until creamy, add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in heavy cream and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  6. Decorate cooled cookies with frosting and your choice of candies to create adorable penguin designs.

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