Introducing the delightful and innovative Gift Giving Edible Cookie Bowl recipe! 🍪🎁 This culinary masterpiece combines the joy of baking with the excitement of gift-giving, creating a delightful treat that is sure to impress both young and old alike. With a total preparation time of just 35 minutes, including a mere 15 minutes of baking, this recipe is perfect for those occasions when you need a quick and impressive dessert option.
Crafted with love and care, this dessert is not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it ideal for special occasions, holidays, or simply as a delightful surprise for friends and family. Plus, with its kid-friendly appeal and kosher ingredients, it’s a recipe that everyone can enjoy together.
Let’s dive into the kitchen and discover the magic behind this sensational creation! 🌟
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1/3 cup butter
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Begin by adding the shortening and butter to a mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture until softened and well blended.
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Mixing the Dough:
- Gradually add half of the flour, sugar, egg, milk, baking powder, and salt to the mixture in the bowl. Beat until thoroughly combined.
- Stir in the remaining flour until the dough is smooth and well mixed.
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Chilling the Dough:
- Divide the dough in half and cover each portion. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to firm up.
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Preparing the Bowls:
- While the dough chills, prepare the bowls. Invert a 1 or 1 1/2 quart ovenproof bowl onto a cookie sheet. Cover the bowl with foil and grease it. Set aside.
- For a pattern, cut out a 9-inch circle of parchment paper.
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Creating the Bowls:
- Roll out one portion of the chilled dough between two sheets of wax paper until it forms a 10-11 inch circle.
- Place the 9-inch pattern on top of the rolled-out dough and cut around it using a knife or fluted pastry cutter.
- Optional: Use the scrap dough to cut out decorative shapes and place them on another cookie sheet.
- Carefully invert the dough over the prepared bowl, then remove the wax paper and form the dough around the bowl.
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Baking the Bowls:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the cookie bowl in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown.
- Once baked, transfer the cookie bowl to a wire rack to cool.
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Finishing Touches:
- Carefully remove the cookie bowl from the bowl it was baked on.
- If you made decorative shapes, bake them separately for about 6 minutes until the edges are lightly browned. Allow them to cool completely before attaching them to the cookie bowl with a little frosting.
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Presentation:
- Once assembled and decorated, your Gift Giving Edible Cookie Bowl is ready to be showcased and shared with your loved ones. Whether as a standalone dessert or as a charming vessel for holding other treats, this edible bowl is sure to steal the spotlight at any gathering.
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Enjoyment:
- Sit back, relax, and revel in the joy of indulging in this delectable creation. Whether enjoyed alone or with company, each bite of this delightful cookie bowl is a celebration of sweetness and creativity.
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Sharing the Love:
- Spread the love by sharing this recipe with friends, family, and fellow dessert enthusiasts. Whether gifted as a homemade treat or served at gatherings and celebrations, this Gift Giving Edible Cookie Bowl is sure to bring smiles and warm hearts wherever it goes.
