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Perfect Brownie Cookie Graduation Cap Treats

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These chewy brownie cookie treats topped with chocolate wafer graduation caps are a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for celebrations and milestone events.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • About 24 chocolate wafer cookies or square vanilla wafer cookies
  • 24 mini chocolate disks or candy melts (or small chocolate chips melted and hardened)
  • Black decorating icing or edible marker (optional, for tassel detail)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until mixture is glossy and smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder to avoid lumps.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula or offset knife.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, checking at 20 minutes. Edges should be set and center slightly soft with moist crumbs on a toothpick.
  7. Remove from oven and cool completely on a cooling rack to ensure topping adheres properly.
  8. Place a chocolate wafer cookie on top of each brownie square. Add a mini chocolate disk centered on each cookie to mimic the mortarboard button.
  9. Optional: Use black decorating icing or edible marker to draw a tassel from the center disk to one corner of the wafer cookie.
  10. Chill the assembled treats in the fridge for about 15 minutes to set decorations before serving.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain fudgy texture. Let brownies cool completely before adding wafer cookies to prevent sinking. If mini chocolate disks are unavailable, melt chocolate chips and spoon small drops onto wafers, then chill to harden. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend containing xanthan gum. For vegan, use flax eggs, vegan butter or coconut oil, and dairy-free chocolate wafers and candy melts.

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