Hoot Owls Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Hoot Owls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. sifted flour; 2 tsp. double-acting baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. butter or margarine; 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 1 egg (unbeaten); 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 1/2 sq. unsweetened chocolate; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; chocolate chips; whole cashews

Servings: persons

2 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. double-acting baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. butter or margarine
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg (unbeaten)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 sq. unsweetened chocolate
1/4 tsp. baking soda
chocolate chips
whole cashews

1
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
2
Cream butter with brown sugar.
3
Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
4
Gradually blend in dry ingredients.
5
Combine melted, cooled chocolate with baking soda.
6
Remove 2/3 dough mixture to floured surface.
7
Blend chocolate mixture into remaining 1/3 dough mixture.
8
Chill for easier handling.
9
Roll out half of light dough to 10 x 4 1/2-inch strip.
10
Shape half of chocolate dough into 10 x 2-inch strip; place on strip of light dough.
11
Mold light dough around dark; wrap in foil.
12
Repeat with remaining dough.
13
Chill 2 hours.
14
Cut into slices 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick; place 2 slices together on greased baking sheet to resemble an owl.
15
Pinch top corner of each slice to form ears.
16
Place a chocolate chip in center of each slice for eyes.
17
Press a whole cashew nut between slices for a beak.
18
Bake at 350u00b0 for 8 to 12 minutes.
19
Remove from baking sheet immediately.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 c. sifted flour, 2 tsp. double-acting baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 3/4 c. butter or margarine, and more.

Yes, Hoot Owls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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