Owl Cookies

Owl Cookies
Owl Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 18. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 385 calories, 8g of protein, and 22g of fat per serving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes. Head to the store and pick up cashews, flour, butter, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla.
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Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture.
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Remove two-thirds of the dough; roll into an 8-in. square on plastic wrap and set aside.
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Combine melted chocolate and baking soda until thoroughly blended; beat into remaining dough. Shape into an 8-in log.
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Place chocolate log at one end of the square and roll up; pinch seams together. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-in. slices. To form owl's face, place two slices side by side on a lightly greased baking sheet. Pinch dough at the top of the circles to form ears.
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Place M&M's in the center of each circle for eyes.
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Place a cashew in the center of the face for the beak.
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Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
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Ready In35 m.
Servings18
Health Score9
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