Adorable Anpanman Cookies: A Step-by-Step Recipe
So cute, they’re guaranteed to make you smile! Make Anpanman Cookies at home!
Perfect for kids’ snacks or as a delightful gift! These Anpanman cookies are as fun to look at as they are delicious to eat. Let me guide you through making them in detail – it’s easier than you think, so let’s bake together!
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- Cake flour 200g
- Egg 1/2 (room temperature)
- Sugar 70g
- Unsalted butter 80g (room temperature)
- Salt a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, in a bowl, take the softened room temperature butter (80g) and use a whisk to cream it until smooth. Then, add the sugar (70g) and a pinch of salt. Whisk them together thoroughly until the mixture is light and creamy, resembling an ivory color. This is the creaming process.
Step 2
Beat the room temperature egg (1/2) until well combined. Gradually add it to the butter mixture, incorporating it bit by bit while whisking. It’s crucial to whisk well to prevent the egg from separating. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
Step 3
Add the sifted cake flour (200g) to the bowl. Using a spatula, gently cut and fold the flour into the wet ingredients until no dry flour streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix; just combine until the dough comes together to avoid making the cookies tough.
Step 4
Take about 1/4 of the finished dough and knead it with a little red food coloring until evenly colored. Wrap each portion of dough separately in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This chilling step makes the dough firm and easier to handle.
Step 5
Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and roll it out with a rolling pin. Use a round cookie cutter (approximately 6cm in diameter) for the white vanilla dough. For the red dough, use a smaller round cutter (about 2cm in diameter) or a heart shape to create Anpanman’s rosy cheeks.
Step 6
Mix egg white and water in a 1:1 ratio to create a ‘glue’. Lightly brush this mixture onto the face area of the white cookies, then attach the red cheek portions. Place the shaped cookies on a baking sheet, leaving some space between them. Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for 10-15 minutes until lightly golden. Let the baked cookies cool completely.
Step 7
Once the cookies are completely cooled, use the black chocolate pen to draw Anpanman’s eyes, nose, mouth, and outline to create his adorable face. Once the chocolate hardens, your delicious Anpanman cookies will be ready to enjoy!
