Sometimes we need to bring extraordinary to our lives. These fun and easy mushroom-shaped shortbread cookies will do just that without risk. The best part about food is making people happy, and these sweet button mushrooms will definitely put a smile on everyone's face.
I made these cute mushroom shortbread cookies months ago and even gave you a sneak peek in my behind the scenes post but then completely forgot about those photos. FYI: the cookies don't contain mushrooms!
They have almost fallen between the cracks but luckily I got sick and found them. I mean, luckily I found them.
Don't you just love how adorable these mushroom shortbread cookies look? My granddaughter refused to try them thinking I was tricking her into eating real mushrooms. More for grandma, ha!
What I love about them, besides how fun and easy they are to make, is that you can adjust the flavor to your liking. Now to think of it, I should've added sage or rosemary as I did in my lemon sage shortbread cookies. It would make more sense. Oh, well...You get the idea.
Ingredients:
- unsweetened butter
- powder sugar
- eggs
- almond extract
- all-purpose flour
- cornstarch
- baking powder
- cocoa powder
- superfine sugar (optional)
Directions:
- With an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and almond extract and beat shortly until combined.
- Stir in flour, cornstarch, and baking powder and mix or knead until soft dough forms. The dough should not stick to your hands. Add more flour if necessary.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Using a tablespoon, take a small amount of dough and roll it between your hands into a ball. Place on a large parchment paper-lined baking pan or nonstick cookie sheet.
- Here's the trick to the mushrooms: Using the top of a glass bottle without the cap, dip the top into water then into cocoa powder. Gently press into each ball of dough and remove carefully.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. Oven temperatures vary, so keep your eye on the cookies so they don't burn. Roll tops of cookies in the fine sugar, if desired.
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Fun and Easy Mushroom Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsweetened butter softened
- 1 cup powder sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons superfine sugar optional
Instructions
- With an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and almond extract and beat shortly until combined.
- Stir in flour, cornstarch, and baking powder and mix or knead until soft dough forms. The dough should not stick to your fingers. Add more flour if necessary.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Using a tablespoon, take a small amount of dough and roll between your hands into a ball. Place on a large parchment paper-lined baking pan or nonstick cookie sheet.
- Here's the trick to the mushrooms: Using the top of a glass bottle without the cap, dip the top into water then into cocoa powder. Gently press into each ball of dough and remove carefully.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. Oven temperatures vary, so keep your eye on the cookies so they don't burn.
- Roll tops of cookies in the fine sugar, if desired.
Rachel says
Hi! Can I share your recipe on my start-up's instagram page! We work on developing mushroom-based meat alternatives, but our Instagram page features everything related to mushrooms and food systems. You can check it out @mycovation_ if you'd like.
Jas says
Hi Rachel, thanks for asking. I don't mind if you share a photo and link back to my handle @all_thats_jas
However, these cookies are not made with mushrooms - they're just shaped to look that way, so I'm not sure how they'd fit with your mission statement. 🙂
Rhonda says
These look delicious, and they're so cute. I love the arrangement on the recipe card. These would be great at a Fairy Garden party. Thanks for sharing on Sunday's Best.
Jas says
That's a great idea! Thanks!
Grammy Dee says
Congrats Jas! Your post was featured at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.
Jas says
Thank you so much, Dee! You made my day 😀
Chris Waghorn says
Love this idea. So creative, so fun, and such a good talking point if taking them somewhere.
Jas says
Thanks, Chris! I totally agree 🙂
Jas says
Thank you!
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says
What a cute idea Jas and they look great! thanks for sharing with us at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I've shared on social media.
Jas says
Thank you much, Sue!
Clearissa says
These are so cute and I just know they are tasty as well. Thank you for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post.
Jas says
Thanks, Clearissa!
Lori Hill-Smith says
Those are awesome. I thought they were real mushrooms in the pic!! Thank you for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty
Jas says
Yay, I tricked you 😀 LOL. Thanks, Lori!!!
Miz Helen says
Your cookies are amazing! Hope you are having a fantastic week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. We will look forward to seeing you again real soon!
Miz Helen
Jas says
Thank you! Have a great weekend.
Grammy Dee says
How cute, looks like a little mushroom garden, very unique! Thank you Jas for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post.
Jas says
Thank you! 🙂
Donna says
These cookies are adorable!! Thanks for sharing at: #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty#15 .
Jas says
Thank you!
Christie Hawkes says
How fun. The cookies sound wonderful, and the photography is great. I hope you are feeling better soon. Thanks for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I have shared this post on social media.
Jas says
Thank you, Christie!
Sandra says
These are just so darn cute and I love the presentation!
Jas says
Thank you, Sandra! 🙂
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
What a cute idea! Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner link up!
Jas says
Thank you!
Debbie says
Jas - ok I will admit, I started reading your post and I kept looking at the picture thinking why in the world would anyone put mushrooms in their cookie recipe - but them I realized you made them look like mushrooms - boy oh boy did you fool me - they are so realistic looking - what an amazing job! WOW and the recipe sounds yummy too... Thanks for linking up with #TuneInThursday last week. Hope to see you tomorrow too.
Jas says
LOL Debbie, that would be disgusting, wouldn't it?