Animal Crackers

- April 18 is National Animal Cracker Day
- Originated in England
- First made in the U.S. in 1876
- Popular Brands are Barnum's, Stauffer's, and Austin
- 37 different varieties since 1902

Animal Crackers are traditionally a sweet, crisp cookie in the shape of a zoo or circus animal. It is debatable whether they should be classified as crackers or cookies. Animal crackers typically come in a box with a handle attached.
Animal Cracker History

Animal-shaped cookies were imported to the United States from England in the late 1800s. They became such a popular item that bakeries began to make their own. Animal crackers were first sold under the Barnum name in 1902 and were packaged in the well-known box with string attached.
The number and variety of the cookies has changed over time. 54 different animals have appeared in the animal crackers line, with visual details improving over the years. 40 million packages of Barnum's Animal Crackers are sold each year in the U.S. and other countries.
Ingredients
- Flour
- Sugar
- Shortening
- Corn Flour
- Whey Solids
- Salt
- Leavening
- Oil-of-Lemon|Oil-of-lemon

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- Austin- Zoo Animal Crackers, 36/2.12 oz. pkgs - $39.95
  
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- Barnum's Animal Crackers, 2.125-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 24) - $38.03
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Animal Crackers Questions

how are animals classified.. 3 Answers

Here is chart that explains all about animal classifications. classification of animals kindly go through the link. read more

Since when have they started putting owls in animal crackers? 1 Answer

The owls are in the Keebler "Austin animal crackers "where the more familiar animal crackers are made by Nabisco and named "Barnum's Animal Crackers" read more

What is the origin of this GIF animation? 1 Answer

BoingBoing had a discussion on this back in 2007, the general consensus is that it's from the 1932 film "Free Wheeling" read more

What is the cutest animal to you??

bunnies first http://photobucket.com/images/bunny/ http://media.photobucket.com/image/bunny/soldout4myking/bunny.jpg?o=7 then snow leopards http://media.phot... read more

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