Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookies:
- 12 chocolate wafer cookies (or any round cookie)
- 12 large marshmallows
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate, melted
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional, for smoother melted chocolate)
- ¼ cup green-colored frosting or melted green candy melts
- 1 tablespoon yellow or gold sprinkles (for the buckle)
- 2 tablespoons green sprinkles (optional, for extra decoration)
Instructions
Prepare the Cookie Base:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chocolate wafer cookies in a single layer on the tray. These will act as the base of the Leprechaun Hat Cookies.
Melt the Chocolate:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. If needed, add vegetable oil for a shinier, more fluid consistency.
Coat the Marshmallows:
- Using a fork or skewer, dip each marshmallow into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is evenly coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing it on top of a chocolate wafer cookie.
Let the Cookies Set:
- Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature until the chocolate sets, or place the tray in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to speed up the process.
Decorate the Hats:
- Using a piping bag or a spoon, apply a thin band of green frosting or melted green candy melts around the base of each marshmallow to create the hatband.
Add the Buckle:
- Place a small dot of frosting at the front of the green band and add a yellow sprinkle or a tiny fondant square to create a buckle effect.
Final Touches:
- If desired, sprinkle green sugar or edible glitter around the cookies for an extra festive look.
Serve & Enjoy:
- Let the cookies set completely before serving. Enjoy these festive Leprechaun Hat Cookies with a cup of hot cocoa or milk!
Notes
- Chocolate Alternatives: You can substitute dark chocolate with white chocolate and add green food coloring for a different variation.
- No-Bake Option: Use store-bought chocolate-covered marshmallows and simply attach them to cookies with a bit of melted chocolate.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Refrigerate for up to a week if needed.
- Gluten-Free Version: Use gluten-free chocolate wafer cookies to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American / Irish-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg