Description
Delightful animal themed snacks perfect for family bonding that combine the sweetness of koala cookies with the spice of jalapeño poppers.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 6–8 Jalapeño peppers
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add in the flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract, stirring until fully combined.
- Shape the dough into koala shapes and use chocolate chips for the eyes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Halve the jalapeños and remove the seeds, then mix cream cheese and cheddar until creamy.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheesy mixture and dip in breadcrumbs.
- Bake the poppers for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve both snacks on a platter for an inviting treat.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different cheeses or add flavor variations to the poppers and cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie + 1 jalapeño popper
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg