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Graduation Cap Cookies

Delightful cookies that combine a crisp sugar cookie base with rich chocolate ganache, perfect for celebrating graduations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure preferred
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup chocolate frosting
  • 1 cup fondant or colored icing
  • 1/4 cup edible gold or silver sprinkles

Method
 

Baking the Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl: combine flour, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar together in a separate bowl until fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients gradually, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Decorating the Cookies
  1. Melt chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
  2. Dip each cookie into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing on parchment paper to set.

Notes

Customize your caps with different colors and toppings to match any school theme.