Hoot Owl Cookies Recipe
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Hoot Owl Cookies

By: Lisa 
"I've had this recipe since 7th grade. They look like an owls face and they come out tasty and cute!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup cashew halves

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add baking powder and salt. Beat well. Add flour and mix until blended. Remove 2/3 of dough. Roll or pat dough out to form two 10 x 4 inch rectangles. Add cocoa to remaining 1/3 of dough. Mix until blended. Shape chocolate dough into two 10 inch long rolls. Place on rectangle and roll plain dough to cover chocolate dough completely, not including ends. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours.
  3. Cut dough into 1/8 inch slices with a sharp knife. Place two slices side by side on a cookie sheet to resemble an owl's face. Pinch upper "corners" to resemble ears. Put chocolate chips in each dark circle for eyes and a cashew in the center for the beak.
  4. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 199 | Total Fat: 10.8g | Cholesterol: 24mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2007 by Laurie618   view full review
Thank you! Thank you! I was first introduced to this recipe when I was in a homemaking class...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2009 by ONIOND   view full review
These are super tasty! And, beyond adorable. I wanted to make some nut-free, so I pressed a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2009 by danakscully64   view full review
I followed the recipe to the letter and my cookies turned out DELICIOUS. I cut the recipe in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2007 by Timiah   view full review
Fantastic recipe- clever, adorable and tasty! My friend and I made these for a party and they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2009 by Carolyn   view full review
This recipe has been around since the 60s. My mom made them for us every fall. Original...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2006 by Chelsey Wolnowski   view full review
My Mom has made these for me since I was just a little girl, and we always LOVED them in our...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2009 by Carrie   view full review
these were great! i made these for a Halloween party and they were a hit! i used white...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by KELCI ROBINS   view full review
I have made these two 'falls' now. My children really like them. You have to use real...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2008 by MaBe227   view full review
Pretty good! I loved how they turned out and the kids seemed to enjoy them. Very buttery...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2005 by RIC99006   view full review
This recipe works so much better using m&m's for the eyes instead of chocolate chips. Try it!...

 

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