Description
Graduation cap cookies are a fun and festive way to celebrate academic achievements. Soft, chewy cookies topped with rich chocolate and colorful candy melts can be customized to match your school colors. Perfect for graduation parties, milestones, or just a delightful treat at home, these cookies add a sweet touch to any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
- 1 cup candy melts (in school colors)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and then add the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before decorating with melted candy melts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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