Homemade Ladybug Cookies Recipe

Name: Homemade Ladybug Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup canola oil; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 4 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; Red and black liquid food coloring; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup white baking chips; 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup canola oil
1 cup sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
Red and black liquid food coloring
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup white baking chips
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

1
In a large bowl, cream butter, oil and sugars until light and fluffy. Add two eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cream of tartar and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
2
On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. round cookie cuter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on lightly greased
3
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4
In a small bowl, beat remaining eggs. Add red food coloring; mix well. Brush over cutouts.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 8 minutes. With a small new paintbrush and black food coloring, paint two lines, forming wings.
6
Arrange four chocolate chips in a half circle on the top third of each cookie. Randomly place 16 chocolate chips on the lower part of the cookie for spots. Return to the oven for 1 minute or until chips are melted. Spread the four chips to form the head.
7
For eyes, position two white chips, pointed side down, over melted chocolate. Return to the oven for 1 minute or until slightly melted. Place one miniature chocolate chip in the center of each white chip. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

2303

kcal

Calories

144

Fat

229

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup canola oil, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, and more.

Yes, Homemade Ladybug Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Homemade Ladybug Cookies

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