Easy Christmas Animal Crackers


High Altitude Christmas | Published December 8, 2022 by Mimi Council

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This recipe for easy Christmas Animal Crackers is a 4 ingredient holiday recipe that you are sure to love! I use my favorite organic animal crackers, milk chocolate, peppermint flavor and holiday sprinkles. This an easy Christmas animal cracker recipe that is perfect for holiday cookie boxes.

If you're looking for more simple holiday recipes like this, try my Peanut Butter Pretzel Christmas Crack, Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Bark, or my Mint Chocolate Coconut Squares. All of these recipes would also make great additions to your holiday cookie boxes!

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Cookie box time is here! And if you are baking for gifts, these easy Christmas Animal Crackers make a really nice addition to any holiday cookie box! This 4 ingredient holiday recipe is so easy to make, and it’s one everyone will love.

I use the delicious Organic Kirkland Animal Crackers along with milk chocolate and peppermint flavor to create a minty chocolate coating. I top these with ColorKitchen Foods Tree Sprinkles – the best Christmas sprinkles with no artificial colors!

This 4 ingredient holiday recipe is one that both kids and adults will both love. Something I learned while I ran a bake was – adults like sprinkles just as much as kids! I also recommend using India Tree Nature’s Colors Green Sprinkles and Red Sprinkles. I also love the India Tree Nature’s Colors Snowflake Sprinkles.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

4 Ingredients: I love this recipe because it only has 4 ingredients!

Crowd Pleaser: This recipe is a big crowd pleaser. I mean, who doesn't like animal crackers dipped in chocolate?!

Festive and Simple: I love recipes that are simple but festive and this recipe is both. It doesn't take much effort to make these animal crackers all dressed up for the holidays.

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Ingredients

Kirkland Organic Animal Crackers

Mama Ganache Organic Milk Chocolate

Frontier Co-Op Organic Peppermint Flavor

ColorKitchen Foods Tree Sprinkles

Tools Needed

Heatproof Mixing Bowl

Baking Sheet Half Sheet Pan (use code MIMIBAKES for 10% off my favorite stainless steel sustainable bakeware!)

Parchment Paper (get my favorite nontoxic parchment paper and get 10% off with MIMIBAKES)

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Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Using a double boiler, melt the chocolate. Remove from the heat and add in the peppermint flavor and stir to combine completely.

Step 3

Dip half of each animal cracker into the melted chocolate, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles. Place the baking sheet in the fridge for 1 hour to set.

christmas animal crackers

Christmas Sprinkles Without Artificial Colors

I buy all my Christmas sprinkles with no artificial colors on Amazon. Here's some of my faves:

FAQ's

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, you can definitely make these easy Christmas Animal Crackers ahead of time. Store them in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months!

Can I use dark chocolate in place of milk chocolate?

Of course, if you want to make these vegan you can use dark chocolate in place of milk chocolate.

Can I use white chocolate instead?

Yes, of course. You can use white chocolate in place of milk chocolate to make these even more festive!

Do these need to be refrigerated?

These do not have to be refrigerated, but since I don’t temper the chocolate in this recipe, I do like to keep them in the fridge. This is only so the chocolate doesn’t sweat. But, they do not need to be refrigerated for health reasons. If you are serving them at a party, just store in the fridge until you’re ready to platter them.

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Easy Christmas Animal Crackers

Mimi Council
This recipe for Easy Christmas Animal Crackers makes the perfect addition to any holiday cookie box! This 4 ingredient holiday recipe uses Christmas sprinkles with no artificial colors, and is a recipe everyone will love!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Makes 8 servings
Calories 384 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a double boiler, melt the chocolate. Remove from the heat and add in the peppermint flavor and stir to combine completely.
  • Dip half of each animal cracker into the melted chocolate, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles. Place the baking sheet in the fridge for 1 hour to set.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Notes

High Altitude — Follow the recipe as noted.

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 378mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28gCalcium: 52mgIron: 3mg
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