Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3 cups (8 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. In another medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking powder. Add to butter mixture; mix until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet; bake for 12 minutes or until cookies are golden brown and set around the edges. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

I struggle to think of a recipe more fun than these colorful circus animal sugar cookies! Ingredients like rainbow sprinkles and circus animal cookies create both vibrant colors and sugary flavors in this simple recipe. Your kids are going to obsess over these homemade cookies, and honestly, so are you! Let your inner child indulge and smile when you enjoy one of these unique sugar cookies. They’re truly fun for the whole family! The best part is, other than how fun and picturesque these cookies are, is just how easy they are to make. Skip that store-bought cookie dough and instead, make these super simple homemade treats. Trust me, your kids (and grown-up friends) will thank you!

How to Make Circus Animal Sugar Cookies

Line a baking sheet and preheat the oven. Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Cream together the shortening, butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. Combine the wet and dry mixtures. Scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before moving to a wire rack. Enjoy your circus-themed delights!

Circus animal sugar cookies are soft, chewy, colorful, and fun as can be! Make a batch of these vibrant cookies for any occasion to start the party, or just for a fun Tuesday night. If you love fun colors, circus animal cookies and lighting up a room, then you really need to make a batch of these rainbow sugar cookies. They’re a perfect treat for fun-lovers of all ages! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!