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. Making 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, White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels, or my Mint Chocolate Coconut Squares. All of these recipes would also make great additions to your holiday cookie boxes!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Cookie box time is here! And if you are baking for gifts, these easy Christmas Animal Crackers make a really nice addition to any DIY 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.
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!
Where can I buy Christmas sprinkles with no artificial colors?
I buy all my Christmas sprinkles with no artificial colors on Amazon. Here’s some of my faves:
ColorKitchen Foods Tree Sprinkles
India Tree Nature’s Colors Green Sprinkles
India Tree Nature’s Colors White Sprinkles
India Tree Nature’s Colors Snowflake Sprinkles
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.
Ingredients for Easy Christmas Animal Crackers
Kirkland Organic Animal Crackers
Mama Ganache Organic Milk Chocolate
Frontier Co-Op Organic Peppermint Flavor
ColorKitchen Foods Tree Sprinkles
Why Organic
Why use organic ingredients in this recipe? You all know I’m a huge organic advocate, and I bet you may be thinking sometimes, Why would I even bother to use organic ingredients in something that is so sweet and indulgent? But, that is the exact reason why you should use organic ingredients! Sweet things need to have flavor in order to be good, otherwise they are just sweet and they don’t taste like much else. Organic ingredients are more pure than conventional ones, therefore they actually have more flavor than the non organic options. Say it with me, organic means more flavor! And not just more flavor but a more true and pure flavor. And organic ingredients are much healthier for you to eat in general as they do not contain GMOs or anything artificial. Plus, you are being environmentally friendly when you choose organic ingredients!
So, I highly recommend that you buy the best organic ingredients for this recipe! You can also shop my Amazon Storefront for all my favorite organic ingredients here. Tip – hover over each ingredient to see the name. And if you want to learn more about organic foods and the difference, read my post here on Food Labels and What They Mean.
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!
Ingredients
16 ounces organic animal crackers
8 ounces organic milk chocolate
1/2 teaspoon peppermint flavor
Natural holiday sprinkles
Directions
- 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
- Gluten Free – Use gluten free animal crackers.
- High Altitude – Follow the recipe as noted.
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