These Nilla Wafers hamburger cookies, filled with York Peppermint Patties, are irresistibly cute and fun to make. They require no baking and are easy to decorate with buttercream and fondant. For added realism, sprinkle the top “bun” with toasted sesame seeds.
They make a delightful dessert for picnics, BBQs, potlucks, family reunions, 4th of July gatherings, or game-day parties. Kids enjoy assembling them, so they’re perfect for children’s parties, sleepovers, or family activities.
You will need:
20 Nilla Wafers
10 York Peppermint Patties
Green fondant (or green tinted shredded coconut)
Orange fondant (or orange taffy)
Yellow buttercream frosting
Red buttercream frosting (optional for extra detail)
Mini flower cookie cutter
Fondant rolling pin
Optional: toasted sesame seeds
2 #2 icing piping tips and disposable piping bags
Directions for Nilla Wafer Hamburger Cookies
1. Roll out the green fondant and cut small flower shapes using the mini cookie cutter. These will be the “lettuce.”
2. Gently press the edges of each fondant flower with your fingers to create a ruffled, lettuce-like appearance.
3. Turn a Nilla Wafer upside down and secure a fondant lettuce piece to it with a small dab of yellow buttercream. This forms the bottom bun with lettuce on top.
4. Roll out orange fondant and cut tiny squares to resemble cheese slices.
5. Open a York Peppermint Patty and place a small amount of frosting on top. Press a square of orange fondant onto the patty to mimic a cheese slice.
6. Affix the decorated patty onto the fondant lettuce with a bit of frosting so it sits securely on the bottom bun.
7. Pipe a ring of yellow buttercream around the edge of the patty to imitate condiments and add visual texture.
8. Top with a second Nilla Wafer to complete the bun. If desired, brush the top lightly with a bit of corn syrup or frosting and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for a realistic look.
Now you have adorable no-bake Nilla Wafers hamburger cookies ready to serve. They look great arranged on a platter and are easy for kids to help make and decorate.
Tips and variations: substitute green-tinted shredded coconut for the fondant lettuce for a textured look, or use rolled orange taffy if you prefer not to work with fondant. These little cookies are a fun craft-like dessert and make a memorable activity for kids and adults alike.
Nilla Wafers Hamburger Cookies
Cute mini no-bake hamburger cookies made from Nilla Wafers and York Peppermint Patties!
1 hour
1 hour
Ingredients
- 20 Nilla Wafers
- 10 York Peppermint Patties
- Green fondant (or green tinted shredded coconut)
- Orange fondant
- Yellow buttercream frosting
- Red buttercream frosting (optional)
- Mini flower cookie cutter
- Optional toasted sesame seeds
- 2 #2 icing piping tips and disposable piping bags
Instructions
- Roll out green fondant and cut a small flower shape using a mini cookie cutter.
- Press the edges with your fingers so they look like lettuce leaves.
- Attach the lettuce to an upside-down Nilla Wafer using buttercream frosting.
- Cut small squares from rolled-out orange fondant to make cheese slices.
- Attach a cheese square to the York Peppermint Patty with frosting, then place the patty on the fondant lettuce.
- Pipe frosting around the edges of the patty to resemble condiments.
- Place a Nilla Wafer on top for the bun and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.