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Perfect Giant Graduation Cap Cookie Cake Recipe with Easy Gold Fondant Tassel Tutorial

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A giant graduation cap cookie cake that’s chewy, buttery, and topped with an easy-to-make gold fondant tassel, perfect for celebrating graduation parties with style and simplicity.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (226g) white fondant
  • Edible gold luster dust
  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla or lemon extract
  • Short toothpick or small paintbrush for applying the luster dust

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to avoid sticking.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until fluffy and light, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Shape the dough: Transfer the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Using your hands or a rolling pin, gently flatten and shape the dough into a neat square roughly 12 x 12 inches.
  7. Bake the cookie: Place in the oven and bake for 22-26 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is just set but still slightly soft.
  8. Cool and trim: Remove from oven and let cool completely on the pan (about 30 minutes). Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to trim the edges cleanly to sharpen the square shape.
  9. Prepare the fondant tassel: Knead the white fondant until pliable. Roll a small piece into a thin rope about 6 inches long for the tassel’s cord. Flatten and cut small rectangles for the tassel’s strands.
  10. Paint the tassel gold: Mix edible gold luster dust with a few drops of clear vanilla or lemon extract to create a paint. Use a small brush or toothpick to carefully paint the fondant pieces. Let dry for 10-15 minutes.
  11. Assemble the tassel: Arrange the painted fondant strands at one corner of the cookie and place the rope on top, tucking the ends slightly under the cookie’s edge to secure.
  12. Final touches: Optionally, pipe a thin line of royal icing or melted white chocolate under the tassel to help it stick firmly. Let everything set for another 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill dough for 20 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading. Cool cookie completely before trimming to avoid crumbles. Keep hands dusted with cornstarch when working with fondant to prevent sticking. Fondant tassel can be prepared a day ahead and stored airtight. Optionally pipe royal icing or melted white chocolate to secure tassel.

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