BIG BIRD INSPIRED COOKIE SANDWICHES!
BIG BIRD-INSPIRED COOKIE SANDWICHES 💛🍪 aka yellow cake cookie sandwiches!
Perfect for Back to School!
I couldn’t decide what felt like Big Bird but I like his stripes so I went with that. ALSO I learned that the green bird in the beginning is his cousin, Abelardo Montoya. Made my day 1000 x better.
Recipe:
For the cookies-
One box of yellow cake mix
2 eggs
1/2 c vegetable oil
For the frosting-
1 stick of salted butter
2 cups of powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 c crushed lemon or golden Oreos (into fine crumbs)
For decorating-
Red and pink candy melts
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs. Using a small 1” cookie scoop, add dollops of dough to the cookie sheets about 2” apart. Bake them for 9-11 minutes or until set and lightly golden brown. These cookies shouldn’t be hard. They’re much better on the softer side for a cookie sandwich. This way when you bite into the cookie the frosting doesn’t come out the sides.
Let the cookies cool completely on wire racks.
After the cookies have cooled, drizzle each one with orange and pink lines like Big Birds legs.
While the cookies are cooking beat the butter until smooth. Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy cream and mix. Add in the crushed cookies and mix. If it’s too thick add in more heavy cream 1 tbsp at a time.
Fill a piping bag with a rounded tip and transfer the frosting to the bag. Alternatively, you can add the frosting to the cookies with a knife.
Pipe or spread the frosting onto the bottom of one cookie. Top it with another and repeat with the rest.
Makes 11 sandwiches
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These Big Bird cookie sandwiches are such a hit, aren't they? I've found that themed treats like these really make any occasion feel special, whether it's a birthday party or just a fun afternoon snack. They’re super easy, especially using a yellow cake mix as the base for the cookies, which saves a ton of time but still delivers that homemade taste everyone loves. Beyond these delightful yellow cake cookie sandwiches, there are so many other ways to bring the joy of Sesame Street to your kitchen! If you're planning a Big Bird snack time or a full-blown Sesame Street party, think about other colorful and easy-to-make treats. For drinks, a simple yellow lemonade or orange juice perfectly complements the Big Bird theme. You could even create fun fruit skewers with yellow and orange fruits like pineapple, cantaloupe, and oranges, perhaps adding a small pretzel stick for 'legs' to make them look like little birds flying across the plate. These are great for a healthy bird themed snack option! For other bird themed food ideas, consider mini 'nests' made from shredded wheat cereal bound with melted chocolate, topped with candy eggs. Or, create a vibrant 'bird seed' trail mix with various nuts, seeds, and dried yellow fruits like mango or apricots, providing a delicious and energizing treat. If you're looking for something savory, small chicken salad sandwiches cut with a bird-shaped cookie cutter are adorable and fit right in, making a complete Big Bird sandwich platter. Thinking about dessert beyond just these fantastic cookie sandwiches, why not try Big Bird ice cream? You can easily make a homemade vanilla ice cream base and swirl in yellow food coloring and some orange sprinkles for that signature Big Bird look. Cupcakes frosted with yellow buttercream and topped with orange candy melts for a beak, or even mini chocolate chip cookies for 'eyes,' would also be super cute and a crowd-pleaser. The key is to keep it fun and visually appealing, just like our favorite feathered friend! These treats are also fantastic for 'back to school' surprises! Imagine packing one of these cheerful Big Bird cookie sandwiches in a lunchbox to brighten a child's day. They’re soft, sweet, and comforting. Making these treats with kids is also a wonderful activity. They love helping measure ingredients, mixing, and especially decorating. For these cookie sandwiches, you can let them drizzle the 'stripes' or help pipe the frosting. It's a great way to spend quality time together and create lasting memories. And honestly, who can resist a treat that reminds them of the sunny days on Sesame Street? It's all about creating those happy, nostalgic moments, whether it's for a special occasion or just to add a bit of sunshine to an ordinary day.
