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Graduation Cap Cookies
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 24 chocolate squares (for the graduation cap tops)
- 1/4 cup yellow frosting or candy melts (for the tassels)
- 24 small peanut butter cups (for the graduation cap bases)
- 1/4 cup black frosting or candy melts (for the graduation cap bases)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- To assemble the graduation cap cookies, place a small peanut butter cup upside down on each cookie. Use a small amount of black frosting or candy melts to attach a chocolate square to the top of the peanut butter cup, creating the cap base.
- Use yellow frosting or candy melts to create a tassel on each cap. Allow the frosting to set before serving.
- Enjoy these adorable graduation cap cookies at your celebration!
Graduation cookies in the shape of graduation caps have become a popular treat to celebrate academic milestones. These cookies are often made with a buttery, vanilla-flavored dough and topped with a chocolate square to mimic the cap. The tradition of making these cookies can be traced back to the early 20th century, when they were first crafted by skilled bakers in Europe to commemorate academic achievements. Today, these cookies are a staple at graduation parties and ceremonies, symbolizing the sweet taste of success. For the best version of this dish, look for bakeries or home bakers known for their intricate cookie designs and attention to detail. The key to getting these cookies just right lies in the perfect balance of flavors and the precise execution of the graduation cap shape. Whether enjoyed as a gift or a party favor, graduation cap cookies are a delightful way to honor the hard work and dedication of graduates.
40 min
24 cookies
150 per cookie calories
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