Comments on: Frosted Animal Cookies

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:54:48 +0000

In reply to Tara Lana. Hi Tara! I think they should do just fine in the freezer. :)

By: Tara Lana

Tara Lana — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:45:18 +0000

Hi there,

I can’t wait to try these. Do these freeze well? I have to make them ahead of time for an event and won’t have time to frost or bake right before.

By: Rebecca Hoffman

Rebecca Hoffman — Thu, 01 May 2025 17:49:11 +0000

In reply to Emily @ Sugar Spun Run. ok Thank you :)

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Thu, 01 May 2025 15:47:35 +0000

In reply to Rebecca Hoffman. Meringue powder helps the frosting dry firmly. If you don't have it, you can just use our easy sugar cookie icing instead

By: Rebecca Hoffman

Rebecca Hoffman — Thu, 01 May 2025 14:52:46 +0000

What is the meringue powder for exactly? if I don’t have any is there an alternative of another ingredient that I can use? or do I even have to use it? thank you 🙂

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:10:35 +0000

In reply to Isabel. Hi Isabel! You can substitute vanilla for the almond extract. I'm glad they were a hit! :)

By: Isabel

Isabel — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:37:27 +0000

I love this recipe! But it does take awhile.
Would it be possible to replace the almond extract with vanilla extract? For people who are allergic to nuts.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:20:18 +0000

In reply to Jen. I'm so glad everyone enjoyed them so much, Jen! :)

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:05:22 +0000

My family loved these! It was nice that the dough was so easy to work with because it meant that my 4 and 6 year olds could take over with the cookie cutting while I did other things. Magic! Thank you so much for such a fun recipe. We will all enjoy eating these.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:24:15 +0000

In reply to Irine Martin. Hi Irine! Without having tried it I can't say for sure how it would be done.

By: Irine Martin

Irine Martin — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:22:32 +0000

Hi Sam,

Can I use sourdough discard in this recipe some how??

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:15:33 +0000

In reply to Sharon. Thanks, Sam -

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:00:03 +0000

In reply to Sharon. Hi Sharon! Unfortunately I haven't tried any substitutions so I can't say for sure how this would work. :(

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:28:50 +0000

Hey Sam –
Do you have another option for the sugar? I’m going to make these for my granddaughter, and they are super conscious about what she eats. Thanks.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:57:25 +0000

In reply to Anna. Hi Anna! No jokes here. I would recommend watching the video. You can see me add it all there. Are you weighing your flour? Are you making any other substitutions?

By: Anna

Anna — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:12:58 +0000

Is this recipe an April fools joke or something? Just like the other woman in the comments by the time you are finished with the 4 1/2 cups of flour like you stated in the instructions the dough is completely ruined because it no longer can bind. If I have to go and figure out a different kind of measurement other than the 4 1/2 cups you state then actually put that in the instructions and clarify it. I have tried making this two times now wasting hours of my time and tons of baking products, before a baby shower. This needs some serious clarification and I hate it.

By: Kate McCarthy

Kate McCarthy — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 23:21:43 +0000

In reply to Charlene Wiest.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 01:36:15 +0000

In reply to Sarah. I am so glad you enjoyed them so much, Sarah! When I saw those cookie cutters I knew I had to have them. :)

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 08:55:10 +0000

Great recipe- the cookies were so quick to make and the dough was super easy to work with. They turned out perfectly- no spreading, nice and crunchy, and they look adorable. I’ve never seen a no-chill sugar cookie dough that holds its shape so beautifully before- it’s quite impressive! I used white chocolate to frost instead of royal icing, however I’m keen to try them with the royal icing next time for a bit more sweetness. Thanks for another lovely recipe! I also love your adorable animal cookie cutters!

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 19:06:02 +0000

In reply to Rose. Hi Rose! The dough should not be crumbly. If your dough is too crumbly there may have been too much flour added here. Make sure to check my post on how to properly measure flour if you aren't using a scale. :)

By: Rose

Rose — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 21:25:23 +0000

Trying these cookies today. Is it supposed to be crumbly? It’s not like a sugar cookie where it’s easy to roll out and cut the shapes.
Thanks

By: Sugar Spun Run

Sugar Spun Run — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 21:37:17 +0000

In reply to Alyssa. Alyssa, thank you! I am so happy that the animal crackers were a hit! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I appreciate it! Enjoy! :)

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 13:45:04 +0000

Amazing recipe- I brought the extras into work and my coworkers begged me to leave a comment on your blog about how amazing these were 😀 Super easy recipe and super cute results!! Genuinely can’t wait to make these again!

By: Sugar Spun Run

Sugar Spun Run — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:15:29 +0000

In reply to Eileen Wooldridge. Hello, Eileen! I ordered my animal cookie cutters from Amazon. I believe that they ship to the UK as well. If not, I would recommend looking at your local craft store that carries cake decorating items. Let me know where you end up finding them. I hope that you enjoy the recipe! :)

By: Eileen Wooldridge

Eileen Wooldridge — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 12:49:19 +0000

HI Sam, please could you tell me how to get animals cutter from has I live in the UK England.