Okay, stop what you’re doing and look at these cookies. I’m completely obsessed! These Shaun the Sheep cookies are probably the most charming things I’ve ever baked. They’re not just for looks, either—they have this wonderful, buttery flavor that’s just perfect. Forget basic sugar cookies; these are fun, full of personality, and make for some seriously cute character cookies. They’re my new favorite for a reason, and I think they’ll be yours, too.
What You’ll Need
Here’s the simple list of ingredients for your flock:
- 100g cake flour
- 60g butter or margarine, nice and soft
- 60g sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 30g milk
- A few drops of vanilla essence (if you have it)
- Black food coloring or black cocoa powder
- White and black chocolate pens for the eyes
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Let’s Bake Some Sheep!
This is the fun part. Follow along, and you’ll have your own Shaun in no time.
Step 1: First, in a medium bowl, beat the soft butter and sugar together. Keep going until it looks light and kind of fluffy.
Step 2: Mix in the egg yolk and milk. If you’re using vanilla, now’s the time to add it.
Step 3: Gently fold in the flour until it’s just combined. The trick is to stop mixing the moment the dough comes together to keep the cookies tender.
Step 4: Scoop out about a third of the dough and set it aside—that’s for the wool. Add your black food coloring or cocoa to the rest and mix until it’s a solid black.
Step 5: Put each color of dough into its own piping bag with a round tip. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, pipe a black spiral for the face, adding two little ears on the sides.
Step 6: Right on top of the head, pipe the plain dough back and forth to create that classic fluffy wool look.
Step 7: Bake them at 170°C (340°F) for about 12-15 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when the “wool” part looks dry and is just barely golden on the edges.
Step 8: Let them cool completely! Once they are, it’s time for the final touch. Use your chocolate pens to draw on Shaun’s big, googly eyes. It’s such easy cookie decorating and really brings them to life.
Seriously, Why I Love This Recipe
I’m not kidding, these Shaun the Sheep cookies make me so happy. They are the definition of a fun baking project, and the payoff is huge when you see their little faces looking up at you. They bring a little bit of joy and whimsy to the kitchen, and everyone who tries one just lights up. Trust me, you have to give these a try. If you do, please tell me how they came out in the comments below! I’d love to see pictures of your flock!
Shaun the Sheep Cookies
Bake the most adorable Shaun the Sheep cookies! This fun and easy recipe creates buttery, charming treats perfect for any occasion. A guaranteed smile in every bite!
Ingredients
- 100g cake flour
- 60g butter or margarine, softened
- 60g sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 30g milk
- A few drops of vanilla essence (optional)
- Black food coloring or black cocoa powder
- White and black chocolate pens
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the soft butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Mix the egg yolks and milk until they're well blended. If you're adding vanilla, toss it in now.
- Sift the cake flour and gently mix until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing so the cookies stay soft.
- Separate about a third of the dough and set it aside. Mix black food coloring or cocoa powder into the bigger portion of the dough until you get an even black color.
- Put the black dough and the plain dough into separate piping bags fitted with a round tip.
- On a baking tray lined with parchment paper, shape the black dough into a spiral for the face, and add two small dots on the sides for the ears.
- Using regular dough, casually draw over the black 'head' to make Shaun's thick wool.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for 12-15 minutes, or until the regular dough dries out and the edges turn a light golden color.
- Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before you move them.
- Once it cools down, use white and dark chocolate pens to draw Shaun's big, expressive eyes.
Notes
- For the best texture, make sure your butter is at room temperature before you start.
- Cookies are crispy when they're hot, so it's important to let them cool completely on the tray to avoid breaking.
Nutrition Information
Yield
10Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 116Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 32mgSodium 42mgCarbohydrates 15gFiber 0gSugar 7gProtein 1g