Aren’t these the cutest!? And my favorite part about these Ladybug cookies is how amazingly easy they are!
Because you can make these using store bought cookie mix, they are a great activity to do with the kids. You can bake the cookies and let them help decorate them. These would also be darling for a party or spring classroom event.
Ingredients for making Ladybug Cookies
- Chocolate Cookie Dough
- Red Melting Chocolate
- White Melting Chocolate
- Candy Eyes
- Black Gel Decorating Icing
How to make cookies that look like Ladybugs
- Once you have the cookie dough made, roll it into 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls.
- Baking according to instructions. Let cool completely.
- Melt your red chocolate in the microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring frequently until melted down.
- Dip half of the cookies in the red chocolate and lay on a cookie sheet. Allow them to set.
- Melt down your white chocolate.
- Attach the candy eyes to the cookie by dipping the back of them in the white chocolate and attaching them to the top of the cookie.
- Once all chocolate is set, you can decorate your red chocolate portion of the cookie with the black gel icing, as shown.
If you looking for ladybug birthday party ideas, these would go so cute with your ladybug theme and would also be the perfect cookie recipe for garden parties, tea parties or any bug themed party!
And make sure to check out the ladybug cake recipe that I shared years ago, it’s one of my favorites and will be a hit at any ladybug themed party!
This is one cute cookie, am I right!?
Aren’t these just so cute!! I love finding ways to make kids smile and this is definitely one of them! While these are perfect for fun themed parties, they also work great for getting smiles every day!
Here are a few of my other favorite party ideas for kids, that also work great for getting those smiles:
Snail Cupcakes Recipe
Unicorn Horn Treats Recipe
Magical Unicorn Donuts Recipe
Easy LEGO Cupcakes Recipe
Fairy Popsicle Treats
Chocolate Boulder Construction Party Treats
Any of the above treats and snack ideas for kids will be the perfect addition to your party or snack time!
Print the Recipe for Ladybug Cookies
Ladybug Cookies
How adorable are these cute Ladybug Cookies? Fun for an everyday snack or dessert and also perfect for your garden party, tea party or a bug themed birthday party! Kids will get the biggest kick out of this cute ladybug cookie recipe, and what a fun treat to serve!
Ingredients
- Chocolate Cookie Dough
- Red Melting Chocolate
- White Melting Chocolate
- Candy Eyes
- Black Gel Decorating Icing
Instructions
Once you have the cookie dough made, roll it into 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls.
Baking according to instructions. Let cool completely.
Melt your red chocolate in the microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring frequently until melted down.
Dip half of the cookies in the red chocolate and lay on a cookie sheet. Allow them to set.
Melt down your white chocolate.
Attach the candy eyes to the cookie by dipping the back of them in the white chocolate and attaching them to the top of the cookie.
Once all chocolate is set, you can decorate your red chocolate portion of the cookie with the black gel icing, as shown.
Carlee says
What a super cute idea! When my sister was growing up, her nickname was ladybug. I’ll have to make her some of these!
Calleen Petersen says
I bet my daughter would LOVE to make this.
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
These are very cute and kids will love them. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Julie Briones says
These cookies are adorable! So happy to see you at Tuesday Turn About… hope to see you each week!
Leanna says
These cookies are so cute, and easy to make. Pinning and sharing.
Stephanie Rutledge says
These are the cutest ever. My daughter loved ladybugs growing up, she would have adored these.