If You are a cookies fan and you want to try something different that is sweet, chewy and satisfies your sweet tooth. then you must try out this Mushroom Cookies Recipe that is delectable and crowd-pleasing.
Mushroom cookies are cookies that look exactly like mushrooms. To make them, we will need all-purpose flour, butter, sugar, cornstarch and vanilla extract.
It is first rolled into small balls to give it a mushroom-like shape and then baked. After that, a light coating of sugar is applied to it. You can enjoy these cookies with your friends and family members.
I first saw these cookies when I was exploring social media. Their unique appearance impressed me. After that, I decided to make them. When I first made these cookies at home, the taste was really amazing. And it didn’t take me much time to make them.
If you want to impress your friends and family members, these Mushroom cookies are the best option.
How To Make Mushroom Cookies
Mushroom cookies are very easy to make and the ingredients used are easily available in your home. These classic cookies take less than 1 hour to completely cook. So let’s start making Mushroom cookies.
Ingredients To Make Mushroom Cookies
- 1/2 stick butter (unsalted)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups cornstarch
- 1/2 cup plain flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons cocoa
Step By Step Instructions To Make Mushroom Cookies
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375F.
Step 2
In a bowl, whisk sugar and butter. Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract.
Step 3
Add in the cornstarch and mix using your hands. Slowly add the baking powder and flour and knead perfectly. Allow the dough to stand for about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Make small size balls using your hands. On a cookie sheet place parchment paper and arrange the cookie balls on it.
Step 5
In a small bowl add cocoa. Add 1 tablespoon of water to another bowl.
Step 6
Wash the glass soda bottle and dry it. Dip the tip of the bottle into the water and then dust it with cocoa powder.
Step 7
Press the bottle tip into a cookie dough ball. Use tissue paper to clean the top of the bottle every three to four times.
Step 8
Place the cookies in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow to cool on a cooling rack.
Recipe Tips
- Keep the butter at room temperature before using. This process will dissolve the butter evenly with other ingredients.
- When rolling the dough balls, make sure that they are all the same size. By doing this, the cookies will bake evenly.
- After removing the cookies from the oven, place them on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This process will not break the cookies.
- Dust cookies with powdered sugar while the cookies are warm. This will help the sugar stick to the cookies better.
In Closing
I hope you enjoyed this recipe for Mushroom cookies. These delightful cookies are a unique twist on classic cookies that are sure to impress your taste buds and your friends and family. If you have any questions about this recipe, feel free to leave a comment below. Thanks for reading!
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Mushroom Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 Stick butter (unsalted)
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 Egg (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups Cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Plain flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 4 tablespoons Cocoa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- In a bowl, whisk sugar and butter. Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Add in the cornstarch and mix using your hands. Slowly add the baking powder and flour and knead perfectly. Allow the dough to stand for about 5 minutes.
- Make small size balls using your hands. On a cookie sheet place parchment paper and arrange the cookie balls on it.
- In a small bowl add cocoa. Add 1 tablespoon of water to another bowl.
- Wash the glass soda bottle and dry it. Dip the tip of the bottle into the water and then dust it with cocoa powder.
- Press the bottle tip into a cookie dough ball. Use tissue paper to clean the top of the bottle every three to four times.
- Place the cookies in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow to cool on a cooling rack.
Notes
- Keep the butter at room temperature before using. This process will dissolve the butter evenly with other ingredients.
- When rolling the dough balls, make sure that they are all the same size. By doing this, the cookies will bake evenly.
- After removing the cookies from the oven, place them on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This process will not break the cookies.
- Dust cookies with powdered sugar while the cookies are warm. This will help the sugar stick to the cookies better.
