Frosted Animal Cookie (Print-Friendly Version)

Smooth pink candy filling over a crunchy frosted animal cookie base, finished with colorful sprinkles on top.

# Ingredients List:

→ Base

01 - Sugar granules 12 g
02 - Melted unsalted butter 115 g
03 - Animal cookies with frosting 311 g

→ Cream

04 - Vanilla extract, pure 5 ml
05 - Cream cheese at room temp 454 g
06 - Pink candy melts 170 g
07 - Powdered sugar 120 g
08 - Optional pink food dye

→ Extras

09 - Optional sprinkles in rainbow colors

# Detailed Cooking Steps:

01 - Put parchment paper in an 8x8 inch pan, leaving some extra to grab it easily later.
02 - Break frosted animal cookies into tiny bits using a food processor or smash them inside a closed bag.
03 - Combine crushed cookies, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until it feels like dough.
04 - Firmly push the crust mix all over the bottom of the pan. Chill it until it’s set.
05 - Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a mixer until smooth and creamy.
06 - Warm the pink candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl until melted and smooth.
07 - Slowly pour melted candy into the cream cheese mix on low speed. Add optional pink dye for color if you like.
08 - Spread the filling over the firm crust evenly. Pop it in the fridge for 2 to 3 hours to set fully.
09 - Sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles and extra cookies if you want. Cut into squares and enjoy.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Cream cheese works best at room temp for smooth filling.
02 - Add as much pink coloring as you want to get the color you like.
03 - Heat your knife before cutting for neat slices.
04 - Extra animal cookies on top add a nice crunch and look.

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