Grad Cap Cookies

Grad Cap Cookies are a fun and creative way to celebrate graduations. The miniature peanut butter cups on top resemble graduation caps, making them a perfect treat for any graduation party.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.

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Grad Cap Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 0.5 cup Butter
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 Black decorating gel
• 12 Miniature peanut butter cups

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
9. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cookies are cooled, use the black decorating gel to draw a square in the center of each cookie.
11. Unwrap the miniature peanut butter cups and place one on top of each cookie, pressing down gently to adhere.
12. Allow the cookies to rest for 30 minutes to set the gel and ensure the peanut butter cups stay in place.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 12g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.