These sweet treats are irresistible for children of any age and add the perfect touch of whimsy and nostalgia to any graduation BBQ.
Mini Dessert Burgers
Recipe from: Nestle’s – VeryBestBaking.com
Preparation – 30 min
Cooking – 1 min
Cooling Time – 10 min cooling
Yields – 24
Ingredients:
* 1 box (12 oz.) vanilla wafer cookies*, divided
* 1/2 cup powdered sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 3/4 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
* 1/3 cup milk
* 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
* 1/2 teaspoon water
* 3 drops green food coloring
* Red and yellow decorating gels (for ketchup and mustard)
* 1 teaspoon melted butter (optional)
* 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Directions:
RESERVE 48 wafers for bun tops and bottoms.
PLACE remaining wafers in large resealable bag. Crush into small pieces using a rolling pin. Combine wafer crumbs (about 1 1/2 cups) with powdered sugar and salt in medium bowl.
MICROWAVE morsels and milk in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 45 seconds; STIR. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until smooth.
POUR chocolate mixture into wafer mixture; stir until combined. Cool for 10 minutes. Line baking sheet with wax paper. Roll mixture into 24, 1-inch (about 1 tablespoon each) balls. Place each ball on prepared sheet; flatten slightly to form burger patties.
COMBINE coconut, water and green food coloring in small, resealable plastic bag. Seal bag and shake to coat evenly with color.
TO ASSEMBLE:
PLACE 24 wafers, rounded side down on prepared baking sheet. Top each wafer with 1 burger patty. Top each burger patty with 1 teaspoon colored coconut. Squeeze decorating gels on top of coconut. Top with remaining wafers. Brush tops of wafers with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
* A 12-oz. box of vanilla wafers contains about 88 wafers.
TIPS:
• Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. Great birthday or slumber party activity.
• Cut apricot fruit rollups into small 1/2-inch squares to create cheese for the mini burgers.
