Cookie Fries with Frosting Dip Recipe
Delight in these fun and festive Cookie Fries with a creamy frosting dip! These colorful, sprinkle-studded cookie strips are crispy on the edges and soft inside, perfect for a unique dessert or snack. Paired with a luscious cream cheese frosting dip, they offer a playful twist on classic cookies fashioned to look like fries.
- Author: Sophie
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookie fries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Cookie Fries
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (slightly melted, 1 stick)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup colorful edible confetti or sprinkles
Frosting Dip
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Prepare the baking sheets: Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, and baking powder. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream butter and sugar: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the slightly melted butter and brown sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, which should take approximately 30 seconds.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat on low speed just until combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the texture tender.
- Fold in sprinkles: Gently fold in the colorful edible confetti or sprinkles evenly throughout the dough.
- Chill the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm up for easier handling.
- Roll out the dough: Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour. Place a third of the dough on the surface and roll it out to about 3/8-inch thickness.
- Cut into fries: Using a crinkle cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into strips approximately 1/2 inch wide and 4 inches long. Vary the sizes slightly to mimic real fries.
- Freeze the cookie fries: Arrange the cut cookie fries on the prepared baking sheets suitable for the freezer and freeze for 20 minutes to firm up before baking.
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the cookie fries: Remove one tray from the freezer at a time and bake on the center rack for 10-12 minutes. The cookie fries will still be soft when removed but will continue baking on the hot tray after removal.
- Prepare frosting dip: In a bowl, mix together the heavy cream, softened cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Serve the warm cookie fries alongside the frosting dip for a delightful tasting experience.
Notes
- Chilling the dough and freezing the cut fries prior to baking helps maintain their shape and texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- The cookie fries will be soft when taken out of the oven but will crisp slightly as they cool.
- You can swap sprinkles with chocolate chips or nuts as a variation.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to blend smoothly into the frosting dip.
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