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My husband loves peppermint patties, and our son is crazy for vanilla wafers. So I put the two together to make a cool cookie that looks just like a burger. Kids of all ages get a kick out of them.
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 132 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 44 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.
Originally published as Hamburger Cookies in Country Woman July/August 2005, p26
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Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2011 by Mrs_T
I used just a tiny amount of corn syrup and applied it with a small new artists' type paint brush. Worked like a charm. I was afraid the corn syrup would be sticky, but it wasn't at all. I made yellow frosting for the mustard, but didn't have red paste coloring, so for the ketchup I used melted red candy melts. That worked perfectly. My granddaughter and I made these together and they were a huge hit at the gathering we took them to. Tasted good too!
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2010 by hwdog
oh yeah, I used honey for the top bun (to put on the sesame seeds).
very VERY cute. kind of messy and takes a while to make, but absolutely worth the effort.
Reviewed on May. 31, 2010 by oeg1kallee
this was a quick fun project to make for my daughters graduation party...I cannot rate the taste- as there was not one left over for me to try!
Reviewed on May. 30, 2010 by chocHollyK
Well, I haven't made it yet, just found it. But it is sooo simple and just as clever as it can be!! Great for a pot luck or family picnic!!
Reviewed on May. 29, 2010 by BrytEyz
Oh, also... we use Grasshopper cookies (chocolate-dipped chocolate mint cookies) for a more consistent texture and a great "hamburger pattie" look. Make these cookies a day or two in advance so that they will soften up and become easier to eat.
My family has been making these for 25 years, and they're always a hit. As others have mentioned, we add green-tinted coconut for "lettuce." We also use white only white frosting and call it "mayo" in order to minimize the dyes. Instead of corn syrup or egg whites, I like to heat up a little honey to make it thin and watery, then paint that on the top of the "bun" to make the sesame seeds stick. I LOVE the previous poster's suggestion to serve them with potato stick "fries" and Nickl Nip "drinks"!
Reviewed on May. 27, 2010 by Egiles
I made these when I was in 4th grade (15 years ago now!) for a demonstration speech! Fantastic recipe for kids to do obviously
Reviewed on May. 26, 2010 by BarbaraMcCalley
Just a little addition to this recipe. I have made these cookies many times; however, I dye shredded coconut with green coloring and add "lettuce" to the hamburger. Enjoy.
Reviewed on May. 26, 2010 by dawoolums
The bottom bun looks better if you turn it over so that the flat side is down and the icing is on the rounded side. Also, I use red and green icing to make it look like ketchup and lettuce. Egg whites instead of the corn syrup works great. These sell great at bake sales. Most people say they are too cute to eat!
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