Delicious Hamburger Cookies Recipe

Learn how to make these adorable and tasty Hamburger Cookies that look like miniature burgers. These cookies are perfect for parties or as a fun treat for kids. With a sweet vanilla cookie for the bun, a chocolate cookie for the patty, and colorful icing for the cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Follow this easy recipe and enjoy the process of assembling and decorating these mouthwatering Hamburger Cookies.

Ingredients

• For the cookie buns:
• - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• - ½ teaspoon baking powder
• - ¼ teaspoon salt
• - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• - ¾ cup granulated sugar
• - 1 large egg
• - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• - Sesame seeds (optional)
• For the cookie patties:
• - 1 cup all-purpose flour
• - ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• - ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• - ¼ teaspoon salt
• - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• - ½ cup granulated sugar
• - ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• - 1 large egg
• - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the cookie toppings:
• - Green, red, and yellow food coloring
• - 1 cup powdered sugar
• - 1 tablespoon milk
• - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• - Green fruit chew candies (lettuce)
• - Red fruit chew candies (tomatoes)
• - Yellow fruit chew candies (cheese)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt for the cookie buns. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until the dough comes together.
5. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Roll each portion into a log, about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
6. Meanwhile, prepare the cookie patty. In another medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
7. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until the dough comes together.
9. Divide the dough into small portions and shape each portion into a patty shape.
10. Place the cookie buns and patties on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each one. If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds on the cookie buns to resemble hamburger buns.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set. Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. While the cookies are cooling, prepare the cookie toppings. In separate small bowls, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create the yellow, red, and green icing.
13. Tint each bowl of icing with the appropriate food coloring to resemble cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce.
14. To assemble the Hamburger Cookies, spread a small amount of green icing on the bottom half of a cookie bun. Place a chocolate cookie patty on top.
15. Add a red icing tomato, followed by a yellow icing cheese slice.
16. Spread a small amount of green icing on the top half of another cookie bun and place it on top of the cheese slice to complete the cookie hamburger.
17. Repeat steps 14-16 until all the cookies are assembled.
18. Serve and enjoy these delicious Hamburger Cookies!

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