Burger Bites
This is the go to cookie that I make when I need to go to a party - it’s always a crowd pleaser. While some would argue that these aren’t real cookies, to them I say, screw you - they taste fantastic.
ingredients:
1 bag peppermint patties
1 box nilla wafers
1/2 cup shredded coconut
2 drops green food coloring
sesame seeds
water
I was lucky enough to find “chocolate truffle” peppermint patties at the store. Which is very cool because the inside is brown, much like a burger! But if you can’t find it, the regular old white filling ones work fine.
First put 24 nilla wafers “round side” down, on a cookie sheet. Then top them with a peppermint patty. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Set aside 24 more nilla wafers to act as the top of the “bun.”
Put your coconut in a bowl with a sealed lid, or a ziplock bag works fine too. Add the food coloring and couple of drops of water while you’re at it. Seal the container and shake til you get a nice “tinting” of green - looks like lettuce, get it?
Now put your topped nilla wafer/open faced patties in the oven for only about 1-1/2 minutes, check them to see that they are glossy and not totally melted - just “melty.”
Take them out of the oven and IMMEDIATELY top with tinted coconut…
Then IMMEDIATELY put the burger “tops” on, pushing a bit to secure them to the patty. I can’t stress this step enough. You have to act quickly and not let the chocolate melt, or there will be no stickage. There’s a lot of IMMEDIATELY goin’ on here, and for good reason, once this thing cools you are outta luck. Work quickly, it’s only to your benefit.
Now here’s where the burger really takes shape. Get a small bowl of water and brush a few drops of water on the top of the bun. (Or use clean fingers.) Then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Now these things REALLY LOOK like burgers.
Yeah, yeah, I’ve heard it all before, “can’t you do something to look like tomatoes?,” or “what about pickles.” Look, if you want to go that far, go ahead. I’m fine with my burger bun and lettuce.
I like to put each one in a cupcake liner, it’s easier to pick up and looks sweet. See now aren’t these cute - not your ordinary cookie, is it? And sooo yummy…
on 19 Apr 2008 at 10:51 pm 1.carrie said …
OMG the cutest fake burgers ever. I want to make these for a my next MOM’s group but I had peppermint and chocolate…I gotta find an alternative for that.
on 19 Apr 2008 at 10:52 pm 2.carrie said …
that should have said HATE pep/choc
on 20 Apr 2008 at 11:31 am 3.Susan said …
How cute - can’t wait to try these!
on 20 Apr 2008 at 1:57 pm 4.abby said …
These looks awesome and I can’t wait to make them- CLEVER!!
on 16 Jun 2008 at 9:41 am 5.Angela said …
You’re right, these are a great go to cookie for parties!!! I have a similar receipe that I use all of the time.
Instead of the york peppermint patty - try using a Keebler Grasshopper cookie (or a girl scout Thin Mint - but they are more expensive!)
Then instead of putting them in the oven to melt the chocolate, I mix powdered sugar & milk to a thick consistency, add yellow & red food coloring to resemble the shade of cheese.
Spread the “cheese” between the bottom “bun” and the “burger”, then again on top of the “burger”, sprinkle on the “lettuce”, then add the top bun. Once the “cheese” sets a bit it will harden and keep everything together.
on 14 Aug 2008 at 12:09 pm 6.amy Hunter said …
Those are great. I think I will have to make them for my daughters party on Sat.
on 14 Aug 2008 at 1:08 pm 7.Miranda said …
For Carrie — how about using a peanut butter patty cookie instead of the peppermint patty? Like the Girl Scout Cookie called Tagalongs, but you can get them at the grocery store year-round.
I have a friend who makes these. They’re always such a treat!
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on 15 Aug 2008 at 8:30 am 9.Kate said …
I make these cookies as well but I use the Keebler grasshopper cookies with the vanilla wafers. I take equal parts of powdered sugar and milk with red/yellow food coloring to make the ketchup and mustard. They are a great kids party pleaser!
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