Desserts for Dudes: Cookie French Fries with Buttercream Ketchup


Cookie French Fries with Buttercream Ketchup
I'm not sure why the whole "Desserts for Dudes" theme has me making junk-food related cookies every year.

Beer & Hot Dogs?  Check.
Fried Chicken?  Check.

Next year, I'll have to work on bean burritos.


Cookie French Fries with Buttercream Ketchup
Anyhoo...today we have cookie french fries.  Now, I may love french fries as much as my misters, but here's the difference.  When *they* eat them, the fries don't go straight to their hips.  Men.

These are so, so simple to make and, I'll be honest, both my boys (the Mr. and the kiddo) were a little blown away by them.

*Spend 2 days icing cookies that look like a super hero?  "Nice," they say.

*Spend 30 seconds cutting up cookies and sliding them into a french fry container?  "WOW! How did you DO that?" they exclaim. *sigh*

I've seen french fry cookies before...the ones that stick in my mind are Bakerella's...I mean EVERYTHING she does is fabulous.  Hers even had mini hamburgers.  The girl is a creative genius.

These are a bit different and I'll tell you why...

  1. I like fries the same way I like sugar cookies: tender.  Not floppy and definitely not crispy.  SO...I baked the cookies into squares THEN cut them once they came out of the oven. I got the idea doing this.
  2. Instead of coating these in sanding sugar, I sprinkled them with just a *bit* of sea salt before I popped them in the oven.  I love the whole salty/sweet thing. 
  3. To cut the cookies (I used my go-to recipe), simply remove the cookies from the oven and let cool on the tray about 1-2 minutes.  Use a bench scraper or a thin cookie spatula to cut the cookies into strips.  Either cut on the diagonal or cut straight, then lop off the ends on a diagonal.
Cookie French Fries with Buttercream Ketchup

Use a thin spatula to remove to cooling racks to cool completely.


Cookie French Fries with Buttercream Ketchup
As for the ketchup buttercream...(can we all just agree it's "KETCHUP," not "CATSUP?" That always creeps me out)...I halved Shelly's famous buttercream recipe, adding 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and AmeriColor Super Red food coloring.


For the containers?  I just walked into McDonald's and asked if I could buy some of their small french fry containers without the fries.  Kiddo waited in the car...waaay too embarrassing, but the McDonald's manager didn't bat an eye.  Plus, they gave them to me for free.  Bonus!!!


Do your dudes dig fries?



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58 comments

  1. ManuJune 21, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    OMG This is so great!!!
    xox

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  2. Averie @ Averie CooksJune 21, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    Oh you had me fooled for a second there! You are too sneaky (and so creative!!!)

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  3. Bediels & Co. (Jen)June 21, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    I love your "Desserts for Dudes"... So awesome!

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  4. THE Tough CookieJune 21, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    SO cute!
    Love how you scored the containers, Bridget! The BEST!

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  5. Jane and LorraineJune 21, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    This is such a cute idea, love it!

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  6. Jessica @ How SweetJune 21, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    are you KIDDING me?! my mind is blown. i love you.

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  7. Sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and moreJune 21, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    oh so cute, I love the idea of being able to put as much or as little frosting as you like.

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  8. Colleen @ What's Baking in the Barbershop?!June 21, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    What a fabulous idea. I LOVE this!!

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  9. ThisGirlBlogsJune 21, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    This is beyond cute! :D

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  10. CuteStuffInsideJune 21, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Do you think Micky D's could put those on the dollar menu?
    I know I'd be ordering!

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  11. JennyJune 21, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Bridget I am dying over the cuteness! I love your creativity and these are just so much fun! I MUST do this for my son's summer birthday!

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  12. cookies and cupsJune 21, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Love these...I can't wait for the cookie bean burrito next year ;)

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  13. marlaJune 21, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    You are AMAZING!!! Not sure how you think these recipes up but I am very impressed. Look out, McD's might pay you big for the recipe ;)

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  14. SMITH BITESJune 21, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Who ARE you??? Like for realz!!! Good Lord Bridget, I'd love to spend about 10 minutes inside your ind . . . Wait. I take that back. Not sure I really want to see that - I'm convinced you don't sleep - cant imagine your crazy dreams. These are THE BEST ever!!

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  15. WenderlyJune 21, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    YOU my dear are *brilliant*! Brillant I tell you!!!

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  16. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabblesJune 21, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Too much fun!!! They are so real looking - excellent!

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  17. UnknownJune 21, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    You are so creative! This is a really, really cute idea!

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  18. Rachel CooksJune 21, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Love these and LOVE that they have salt on them! So much fun!

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  19. PaulaJune 21, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    And I thought your beer, hot dogs and fried chicken were adorable! These are over the top in cuteness and adding the sea salt was brilliant.

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  20. JennaJune 21, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    This is a VERY popular item I get requests for all the time. However, I do a variation of what Bakerella did. For the "burgers" I use some shredded coconut that I tint green for "lettuce" and then use red and yellow icing for ketchup/mustard. Additionally, for fries, I bake up some pound cake, then slice it up using a crinkle cutter and then put them under the broiler for a tiny bit - makes much more realistic looking fries! Oh, I also put everything into a White Castle Crave case - people go nuts!

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  21. Courtney @ Bake. Eat. Repeat.June 21, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    My husband is the same way with the fancy shmancy desserts. He could care less if the frosting was piped or if I just plopped it on with a spoon. He's all about taste. And from the looks of these, he'd be thrilled to have a bite (or two or nine). Great idea!

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  22. JocelynJune 21, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    I absolutely love these!! Such a cute idea:-)

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  23. Annamaria @ bakewell junctionJune 21, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    These look so cute. If they taste as good as they look, they're scrumptious.

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  24. TeresaJune 21, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    OMG x a million!
    French Fries with SEA SALT!!!
    I'm coming to Texas!
    I can just see Kiddo and Mr. E loving these!
    Don't you just love it when you do something that really impresses the guys in your life!
    How hilarious that Kiddo was embarrassed to go into McDs with you!
    I bet you loved walking out with those FREE french fry containers. Such a COOL Mom!
    These are beyond cute Bridget!
    And I totally say "KETCH-UP!!!"
    xo

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  25. Noble Pig - CathyJune 21, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Just way too cute, in fact I might die from all the cuteness!!

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  26. littlebitesonlineJune 21, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    You are a GENIUS!!!

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  27. AmeliaJune 21, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Hi, your french fries look so real. It's very cute. Love the ketchup sauce. Well done!

    I did a April Fool Challenge of Mini burger and french fries set in April and I'd won the 1st place. I use toasted bread for the french fries and cupcake for the burger.
    But it sure fool a lots of people :)

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  28. AllyJune 21, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    I don't think I know a baker as genius & innovative as you! Wow's me every time!
    xo
    http://allykayler.blogspot.ca/

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  29. Ashley @ Wishes and DishesJune 21, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    hahahah this is so awesome. Pure genius!

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  30. ChelseaJune 21, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Love. Love. Love!!!!

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  31. UnknownJune 21, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Super cute idea, love it! Pinning!

    www.lifeofamodernhousewife.com

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  32. UnknownJune 21, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    My little guy would love these! You have managed to combine his true loves.

    Sharing with my peeps.

    Ginger

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  33. UnknownJune 21, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    You know I love this in the worst way. But I'm kind of dying to see the cookie bean burrito next year :)

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  34. JuliaJune 21, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Jon says he doesn't like fries... but when push comes to shove, he always eats the last one. He does however LOVE cookies, no question about that!

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  35. AmberJune 21, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    LOVE! :)

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  36. JaniceJune 21, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Ha! I SO remember you saying that as a little girl. I really do think of it every time I eat McDonald's fries:) The cookies are great!

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  37. LisaJune 21, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    These are absolutely adorable! Definitely going to try.

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  38. Jessie @ The Hungry MouseJune 21, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    LOVE this! You're a genius. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Jessie

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  39. Baker in the BasementJune 21, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    My dude actually kind of hates fries... but that might be because he's worked at McDonalds for 5 years. Anyone would be sick of them by then! (Except maybe me...)

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    1. Baker in the BasementJune 21, 2012 at 11:56 PM

      Additional hit-me-way-later-in-the-day thought! If you baked oval cookies and cut them in strips, maybe it would save the trouble of trimming th edges to be diagonal? I want to try that and see how it turns out...

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  40. AlyssaJune 21, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    These are too funny! What a great idea!

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  41. AnonymousJune 21, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    I don't even bake, (very often, or creatively ever!) but I check your blog every day, and this is exactly why! You are just too ding, dang talented. Destiny

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  42. AnonymousJune 21, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    These are adorable, and so easy! Great idea :)

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  43. ChuckJune 22, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    OMG that is so cute. Perfect for a kids birthday party.

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  44. UnknownJune 22, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    Simply amazing!

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  45. UnknownJune 22, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    huaooooo...

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  46. Jen @ My Kitchen AddictionJune 22, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    These are absolutely adorable!! And, now I am craving fries... and cookies.

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  47. Miss @ Miss in the KitchenJune 22, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Cutest thing I have ever seen! Love it and your creativity!

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  48. A SPICY PERSPECTIVEJune 23, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    Brilliant! What a fun idea--my kids would think this is great.

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  49. Jen @ Savory SimpleJune 23, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Brilliant!

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  50. Kari LindsayJune 23, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    You know the whole salty sweet thing means I wouldn't be able to stop eating these adorable cookies. Love, love butter cream icing.

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  51. MollyJune 23, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Adorable!

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  52. SugarHigh MaintenanceJune 24, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Cutest ever!

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  53. RecipeNewZJune 26, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    Love that presentation - how original and cute! Definitely something to try!

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    Oh wow, that is TOO FREAKING CUTE! And looks tasty too!

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  56. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2012 at 2:54 AM

    thanks for sharing.

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