No Bake Frosted Animal (Printable Version)
Creamy pink candy melt filling over frosted animal cookie crust with a colorful sprinkle topping.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Crust
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311 g frosted animal cookies
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115 g unsalted butter, melted
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12 g granulated sugar
→ Filling
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454 g cream cheese, room temperature
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120 g powdered sugar
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5 ml pure vanilla extract
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170 g pink candy melts
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Pink food coloring, optional
→ Topping
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Rainbow sprinkles, optional
# Guide to Cooking:
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Line an 20x20 cm baking pan with parchment paper, leaving ends overlapping for easy removal.
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Process the frosted animal cookies to a fine powder using a food processor or crush inside a sealed bag.
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In a bowl, mix the crushed cookies, melted butter, and granulated sugar until dough-like consistency forms.
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Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan, covering the entire surface. Refrigerate until firm.
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In a stand mixer, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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Melt the pink candy melts gently in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
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Slowly add the melted pink candy melts into the cream cheese mixture while mixing on low speed. Add pink food coloring to desired shade if using.
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Pour the filling evenly over the chilled crust. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until fully set.
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Optionally, garnish with rainbow sprinkles and extra animal cookies on top. Slice into squares and serve.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother, lump-free filling.
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Adjust pink food coloring to achieve the preferred hue.
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For clean slices, warm the knife before cutting.
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Extra animal cookies enhance texture and presentation as toppings.