Gingerbread Animal Crackers are really the best of both words. They have that classic animal cracker look and texture, but with the sweetness and spice of a gingerbread cookie!
0 Place the first 8 ingredients in a food processor and pulse to combine.
1 Add the butter and pulse to combine.
2 Add the molasses, vanilla and egg and pulse until the dough forms into a ball.
3 Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
4 Preheat oven to 350 F.
5 Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut out animal shapes.
6 Place cut outs on a Silpat or parchment lined baking sheet.
7 Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and starting to turn golden brown on the edges.
