Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with parchment.
In a medium bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients and sprinkles. Set aside.
Place 2/3 of animal crackers into a plastic bag and crush them into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine butter and sugar. Mix on high until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla extracts.
Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Add crushed cookies and mix until combined.
Using a a medium ice cream scoop, scoop dough balls onto baking sheet 3 to 4 inches apart.
With the palm of your hand or the back of a large wooden spoon, flatten cookies.
Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack and place a full Circus Animal Cookie on each one.