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Get ready for a crunch-tastic adventure in your kitchen with these crunchy animal crackers that are as fun to make as they are to munch! Let’s dive into our “buggy” baking extravaganza and whip up some delightful creatures that could buzz their way into any snack time!

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (or swap with whole wheat for a healthy buzz!)
• 1/4 cup sugar (sweet enough to make a honey bee jealous)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (a little spread of love!)
• 1/4 cup honey (sticky like aphids on a leaf)
• 1/2 tsp baking powder (to help our bugs rise and shine!)
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon (for a warm, fuzzy flavor)
• Pinch of salt (to keep the flavor alive, like a sprightly caterpillar!)
• Buggy topping options: Sprinkles, chocolate chips, or edible glitter to make them shine!

Instructions

Mix it up! In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Give it a stir like you’re mixing up a fun bug party!

Butter time! Add the softened butter and honey to the mix. Now, use your warm little hands to squish everything together like you’re molding a bug!

Knead to be wild! Once combined, knead the dough on a floured surface for about 2 minutes. Get ready to flex those muscles like you’re a super-strength ant!

Shape your bugs! Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Grab a bug-shaped cookie cutter (or get creative with a knife) and cut out your fabulous insect shapes! Can you make a whole swarm of ladybugs?

Buzzy Bake-Off! Place your bug-shaped crackers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Adult Help Needed: Have an adult help with the oven!

Decorate with Delight! Once cooled, it's time for the grand bug decoration! Use sprinkles to add colorful spots or chocolate chips for eyes. Make each cracker unique—can yours have a silly grin?

Fun Bug Fact

Did you know that honey bees can recognize human faces? They have great taste, just like your cracker creations! That’s one sweet pun to buzz about!

Safety Tip

Remember, the oven can get hot, so be sure to ask an adult for help when it’s time to bake our crunchy critters!

Final Touch

Now it's time for the creepy-crawly challenge! Can you create a whole bug colony using different shapes and toppings? Get creative and have fun with your creations!

Complexity Level

Easy! An adult may need to help with the oven, but the rest is all you!

Now that you’ve made your delicious bug-shaped animal crackers, don’t keep them all to yourself! Snap a pic and tag @BugZooInc on Instagram to show off your adorable creations! 🐞💖

THE END.

Thanks for Fluttering, Slithering, and Crawling to the Bug Zoo! 💥 We’re so glad you landed on our Bug Zoo Flower 🌸💖 to help us pollinate the world with love for all things 'bugs'

**If you are looking for some Canadian Peace River Honey, honey -- Click HERE. 🐝✨ Great for baking and eating straight out of the honey tub!

*Take pictures of your bug-tastic creations before they disappear into hungry mouths! Happy baking and let the bug adventures begin! 🐞✨ 🐞 Follow us on Instagram for more bug-tastic fun!@BugZooInc

We’d love to hear from you—whether you’re planning an event or just want to share your bug-tastic adventures! Reach out to the Bug Zoo Team anytime.
📧 Email: bug.zoo@outlook.com
📬 Address: Box 41076, RPO Woodgrove, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6M7 CANADA

Let’s keep spreading the sweet sweet buzz together! 🐞 Life is Sweet!