Bonbon Cookies are a delightful treat that combines a soft buttery base with a fun twist of coconut and colorful toppings. The charming little cookies are perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or just because you deserve a sweet reward.
When making Bonbon Cookies, feel free to experiment with your favorite nuts or dried fruits as fillings, and you can substitute the flaked coconut with other toppings if desired. If you’re looking for a gluten-free option, using a gluten-free all-purpose flour may work, though the texture may slightly differ. Always check for allergies, especially if you’re using nuts or specific fruits, to ensure everyone can enjoy the treats.
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Bonbon Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soft butter
- 3/4 cup powdered 10x sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- fruit (one for each BonBon if desired) or M&M’s (one for each BonBon if desired)
- 3 drops milk
- food coloring, of your choice
- 3/4 cup powdered 10x sugar, to color
Instructions
- Cream together 1/2 cup soft butter, 3/4 cup powdered 10x sugar, and 1 tablespoon vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt before gradually adding it to the butter mixture. Mix until combined.
- Shape the dough into a round ball. If desired, wrap the dough around a nut, a raisin, a dried fruit piece, or an M&M.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and place the shaped cookies on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until slightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes. In the meantime, prepare a paste by mixing 3/4 cup powdered 10x sugar with 3 drops of milk and your chosen food coloring.
- Dip half of each cookie in the colored sugar paste before rolling it in 1/2 cup flaked coconut to create a beautiful finish. Enjoy your delightful creations.
- Yield: About 30 cookies.
Part of our Homemade Cookie Recipes collection — Part 1 of 7:
If you’re in the mood for cookies that are just as pleasing to the eyes as they are to the taste buds, I highly recommend trying Brown Butter Icing Cookies. The layers of flavor and the rich, buttery icing make them a standout treat that you won’t want to miss.