Grain-Free Animal Crackers (Edit recipe)

If animal crackers couldn't get any better, then we wouldn't have come up with this amazing grain-free version! Now you and the little ones can enjoy these fun little snacks anytime, complete with naturally-colored icing. Afternoon bakes and after-school snacks just got so much more exciting! Make whenever you're feeling a bit crafty. If you're on a time crunch, you can bake these crackers as larger shapes. They'll still be delicious!

20 minutes

10 minutes to 15 minutes

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	281
Fat:	5 g
Carbohydrates:	62 g
Protein:	3 g
Cholesterol:	12 g
Sodium:	187 mg
Fiber:	2 g
Sugars:	36 g
Calculated per serving.

by Otto's Naturals

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Serves: 8

Ingredients

3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
1/2 cup Maple Sugar, or cane sugar
1 Egg
1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
19 Tbsp Otto’s Naturals Non-GMO Cassava Flour, (1 cup + 3 Tbsp)
2 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
1/4 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Sea Salt

Icing

2 cups Grain-free Powdered Sugar
2.5 Tbsp Milk, cold (dairy-free or whole milk)
1/4 tsp Red Beet Powder, (for pink icing)

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Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir until combined.
Add the cassava flour, maple syrup, baking soda, and salt. Stir until a smooth dough forms. The dough should be moist but not sticky. If the dough seems too stiff, add a little water until the dough is soft and workable.
Lightly flour a work surface with cassava flour. Roll the dough out using a rolling pin to about ¼-inch thickness.
Use animal cookie cutters to cut shapes out of the dough and transfer the shapes to the baking sheets with a spatula. Re-roll the dough and continue to cut shapes until all the dough is used.
Bake the animal crackers for 10-12 minutes. The edges of the cookies should be just starting to brown. Note: If using regular size cookie cutters (not mini animal cookie cutters), bake the crackers for closer to 14-15 minutes.
Let the crackers cool completely before dipping them in the icing.
To make the icing, combine the powdered sugar and milk in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Dunk each animal cracker upside down into the icing and place the iced animal cracker on a cooling rack. Let the icing set before storing or enjoying!