Bake, Decorate, and Enjoy the Magic of These Charming Character Cookies!
Step into a world of enchantment and creativity as we guide you through the delightful journey of making Wednesday and Enid cookies inspired by beloved characters. These sugar cookies, infused with a touch of magic and sweetness, will not only capture your taste buds but also your imagination. From the sugary dough to the enchanting decorations, these cookies are a culinary adventure waiting to unfold. Get ready to embark on a delicious journey filled with whimsy, creativity, and, of course, magic!
Jump to RecipeSupplies and Equipment Needed:
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Stand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk attachment
- Paddle attachment
- Food coloring (pink, yellow, blue)
- Sharp knife
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Piping bag
Ingredients:
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (divided into ½ cup and ¼ cup)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- Pink, yellow, and blue food coloring
- ½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (for melting)
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened ½ cup of butter and sugar. Cream them together until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla, mixing well to combine.
- Replace the whisk attachment with the paddle attachment on the mixer. Gradually add the flour and mix until the dough is cohesive and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Divide the dough in half. Place one half back in the mixer’s bowl and add the cocoa powder and the remaining ¼ cup of softened butter. Mix with the paddle attachment until the dough is smooth. Set it aside.
Take the remaining cookie dough and divide it into three equal sections. Add a few drops of each food coloring (pink, yellow, and blue) to each section. Gently knead the dough to distribute the colors, creating a stained glass effect. Don’t overmix; the colors should remain streaked.
Roll each ball of colored dough into logs. Arrange them side by side and press them together to form a single log, reshaping if needed. Shape the chocolate dough into a log and press it together with the colored log. Try to make both sides equal in size.
Using a sharp knife, slice off about ¼-inch thick rounds from the cookie dough log. Reshape them into more circular shapes if necessary and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Leave some space between each cookie, but they won’t spread much.
Bake in the preheated oven for no more than 12 minutes. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies moist. They’re done when the edges are set, and the edges and bottom have a slight hint of brown. Allow them to cool completely.
After the cookies have cooled, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds, stir, then heat for another 30 seconds and stir again. Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag.
Cut a small hole in the end of the piping bag. Pipe a large circle around the edge of each cookie. Then, divide the cookie in half and pipe a line of chocolate between the chocolate side and the colored side. Continue by piping two more lines equally spaced to create six pie slices. Finish by piping rounded pieces to connect each line in the form of a spider web.
Allow the chocolate to cool and set.
Conclusion: These Wednesday & Enid Cookies are not just delicious but also a delightful creative endeavor. Share them with friends and family, and watch as the magic and sweetness come to life in every bite. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months, so you can enjoy their enchantment whenever you like.
Wednesday & Enid Cookies: A Magical Baking Adventure
Equipment
- Supplies and Equipment Needed:
- Baking sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Stand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk attachment
- Paddle attachment
- – Food coloring (pink, yellow, blue)
- Sharp knife
- – Microwave-safe bowl
- – Piping bag
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- – 12 tablespoons unsalted butter softened (divided into ½ cup and ¼ cup)
- – 1 cup sugar
- – 1 egg
- – 1 teaspoon vanilla
- – 3 cups flour
- – ½ cup cocoa powder
- – Pink yellow, and blue food coloring
- – ½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips for melting
Instructions
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened ½ cup of butter and sugar. Cream them together until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla, mixing well to combine.
- Replace the whisk attachment with the paddle attachment on the mixer. Gradually add the flour and mix until the dough is cohesive and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Divide the dough in half. Place one half back in the mixer’s bowl and add the cocoa powder and the remaining ¼ cup of softened butter. Mix with the paddle attachment until the dough is smooth. Set it aside.
- Take the remaining cookie dough and divide it into three equal sections. Add a few drops of each food coloring (pink, yellow, and blue) to each section. Gently knead the dough to distribute the colors, creating a stained glass effect. Don’t overmix; the colors should remain streaked.
- Roll each ball of colored dough into logs. Arrange them side by side and press them together to form a single log, reshaping if needed. Shape the chocolate dough into a log and press it together with the colored log. Try to make both sides equal in size.
- Using a sharp knife, slice off about ¼-inch thick rounds from the cookie dough log. Reshape them into more circular shapes if necessary and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Leave some space between each cookie, but they won’t spread much.
- Bake in the preheated oven for no more than 12 minutes. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies moist. They’re done when the edges are set, and the edges and bottom have a slight hint of brown. Allow them to cool completely.
- After the cookies have cooled, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds, stir, then heat for another 30 seconds and stir again. Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag.
- Cut a small hole in the end of the piping bag. Pipe a large circle around the edge of each cookie. Then, divide the cookie in half and pipe a line of chocolate between the chocolate side and the colored side. Continue by piping two more lines equally spaced to create six pie slices. Finish by piping rounded pieces to connect each line in the form of a spider web.
- Allow the chocolate to cool and set.