But They Look Like Hamburgers Recipe

Wow your family and friends with these fun and delicious 'hamburgers' – a surprisingly simple yet impressive dessert! Inspired by a Taste of Home Magazine recipe, these aren't your average vanilla wafer creations. They require a bit more effort, but the delightful results are well worth it. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion! Get ready to be amazed by these adorable and tasty treats.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 26 mins
Calories 216.5 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for But They Look Like Hamburgers

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How to Make But They Look Like Hamburgers

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
  7. Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, melt the red, yellow and white candy melts separately according to package directions.
  11. Use a toothpick or small spatula to create “sesame seed” markings with the white candy melts on top of the cookies.
  12. Add small dots of melted red and yellow candy melts to mimic the appearance of hamburger toppings. Get creative!
  13. Let the candy melts set completely before serving. Enjoy your adorable 'hamburgers'!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

82g

Fat

29g

Carbs

7g