Homemade Dunkaroos

Get ready for some sweet 1990s nostalgia with these adorable homemade Dunkaroos. These lunchbox treats were a beloved snack that briefly disappeared (yep, just like the Choco Taco) but have recently made a comeback. The newer versions, however, don’t have the fun kangaroo shape from the days of yore. Dig out some cute animal cookie cutters and get ready to experience the joy of dipping a tiny bear-shaped cookie into some fluffy confetti frosting.

How do you make homemade Dunkaroos?

To keep with the lunchbox theme, these shortbread cookies taste a bit like graham crackers. They're made with whole wheat flour, light brown sugar, honey, and cinnamon. After the dough chills, roll it out and go wild with any fun cookie cutter you have—to fully mimic Dunkaroos, smaller ones are recommended. Or, use a small knife to cut the rolled-out dough into a grid of easy 1-inch squares. After a short stint in the oven, these cookies are ready to dive into some frosting!

What kind of frosting goes with homemade Dunkaroos?

To make a fluffy, colorful, tasty Dunkaroo frosting that can hold up at room temperature, this recipe uses marshmallow fluff! Whipped up fluff, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla make a perfectly sweet dipping frosting to go with the shortbread cookies. If you don’t have marshmallow fluff on hand or prefer to use another frosting, American buttercream, coffee frosting, or browned butter maple buttercream make great options. Don’t forget to fold in those colorful sprinkles for the full experience!