Minecraft cookies are square sugar cookies decorated with colored fondant to look like blocks from the game: green Creeper faces, red and white TNT blocks, and grass blocks with brown dirt pixels. This recipe makes 24 cookies with 1 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 3 cups flour, bakes in 8 to 10 minutes at 350°F, and takes about 3 hours 10 minutes in total, most of it hands off while the dough chills and the fondant sets.
In the game itself, a cookie is crafted from 2 wheat and 1 cocoa beans, which gives you 8 cookies. The real version needs a little more than that, but the square shape is the whole trick: a no spread dough that bakes with sharp corners, topped with a fondant square cut with the same cutter so every cookie looks like a block.
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- Yield: 24 square cookies, 2.5 to 3 inches each
- Time: 1 hour prep (plus at least 1 hour chilling the dough), 8 to 10 minutes baking, 2 to 3 hours for the fondant to set
- Oven: 350°F (175°C), parchment lined baking sheet
- Dough thickness: ¼ inch; fondant ⅛ inch
- Fondant colors: green, brown, black, white, and red
- Designs: Creeper face, TNT block, grass and dirt block
- Storage: airtight, at room temperature, single layer or parchment between layers
How Do You Make Cookies in Minecraft?
Since many people land here looking for the game recipe, here it is. Open a crafting table and place wheat, cocoa beans, and wheat in a horizontal row (2 wheat and 1 cocoa beans in total). That makes 8 cookies. Cocoa beans come from cocoa pods that grow on jungle trees, and wheat comes from farming or village farms.
The TNT block in the game is crafted from 5 gunpowder and 4 sand in a checkerboard pattern, with gunpowder in the corners and center. In the kitchen, the TNT cookie is much simpler: a red fondant strip, a white fondant band, and black letters. No gunpowder required.
The No Spread Sugar Cookie Dough Behind the Blocks
The dough is 1 cup (226 g) softened unsalted butter, 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon almond extract if you like it, 3 cups (360 g) all purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. There is only a small amount of baking powder, which is why the cookies keep their square edges instead of puffing into rounded pillows.
Beat the butter and sugar for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy, then mix in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl and add them gradually until a soft dough forms. The almond extract is optional, but it is what makes these taste different from an ordinary sugar cookie.
If you want a quicker base for younger bakers, my 3 ingredient sugar cookies also cut cleanly, though the squares will be slightly softer at the edges.
Chilling and Cutting Sharp Square Blocks
Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disc, wrap it, and chill for at least 1 hour until firm. This step is not optional. Soft dough spreads in the oven, and a Minecraft block with rounded corners stops looking like a block.
Roll one disc at a time on a floured surface to ¼ inch thick. Not thinner, or the cookies get crisp and fragile under the fondant. Cut with a 2.5 to 3 inch square cutter, and re-roll the scraps only once or twice so the dough does not toughen. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes, just until the edges start to turn golden while the tops stay pale. Cool completely on a wire rack, because any warmth left in the cookie will melt the fondant.
Pre-Colored Fondant or Tinting White Fondant Yourself?
I have tried both. For a full party batch, pre-colored fondant is quicker and cleaner, and deep shades like black, red, and Creeper green come out even and bold. That is what I use for party batches.
Tinting white fondant with gel food coloring gives you more control, for example a softer grass green or a darker TNT red. It takes longer, it stains hands and counters, and too much gel makes fondant sticky. It is a good choice when you only need small amounts of brown or tan for dirt pixels.
Pixel Layouts for Creeper, TNT, and Grass Block Cookies
Dust the counter with cornstarch or powdered sugar and roll each color to ⅛ inch, keeping the colors apart so they do not stain each other. Cut base squares with the same square cutter you used for the dough. If the fondant stretches instead of cutting cleanly, leave it uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Creeper cookie: green base square, two small black squares for eyes, a short black strip for the nose, and a larger black mouth shape that widens at the bottom.
- TNT cookie: red base, a white band across the middle, and small black “TNT” letters on the white band.
- Grass block cookie: green strip along the top edge with a jagged lower line, then small brown, tan, and white squares underneath for the dirt pixels.
Brush the cooled cookie lightly with edible glue or water, press the base square on, and smooth it gently. Then attach the small pieces with a damp brush. I always cut all the small pieces first and lay them out by color, which keeps the assembly fast and stops the fondant from smudging from too much handling. Let the finished cookies sit uncovered for 2 to 3 hours so the fondant firms up.
Can You Use Royal Icing Instead of Fondant?
Yes. Outline each square and flood it with royal icing in the base color, let it dry until firm, then pipe or flood the black eyes, letters, and dirt pixels on top. Letting the base dry first keeps the black from bleeding into the green. A sugar cookie icing that hardens works for this. Icing takes longer to dry than fondant, so plan for the cookies to sit overnight before you stack or pack them.
Fondant is the easier route with kids, because the pieces can be cut ahead and simply pressed on, and nothing runs.
Letting Kids Build Their Own Blocks
If kids are helping, cut every shape in advance and let them do the assembling. Give younger kids Creeper faces and grass blocks, which have few pieces, and save TNT letters and detailed dirt blocks for older kids or for yourself. A plate of loose pixel pieces and a damp brush turns decorating into a party activity in its own right.
For a full Minecraft dessert table, pair these cookies with Minecraft cupcakes without fondant, an easy Minecraft cake, Minecraft cake pops, and a few confetti birthday cupcakes for guests who want something plain. Each uses a different method, so you can match them to the time you have.
Storing Fondant Cookies Without Smudging
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, in a single layer or with parchment between layers. Fondant sticks and dents easily, so never stack them directly. They hold their designs for days, which makes them a good make-ahead party treat. If you serve them outdoors, keep them in the shade, because fondant softens in direct heat.
Minecraft Cookie FAQ
How many cookies does a Minecraft crafting recipe make?
One craft with 2 wheat and 1 cocoa beans makes 8 cookies in the game. This real cookie recipe makes 24.
What cookie cutter do I need for Minecraft cookies?
A 2.5 to 3 inch square cutter. Use the same cutter for the dough and the fondant so the fondant square fits the cookie exactly.
Can I decorate Minecraft cookies the day before a party?
Yes. Fondant needs 2 to 3 hours to set, and the cookies keep their designs for days in an airtight container at room temperature.
Why did my square cookies spread?
The dough was too warm or rolled too thin. Chill the discs for at least 1 hour and roll to ¼ inch.
Do I need almond extract?
No, it is optional. Leave it out and use the 1½ teaspoons of vanilla for a classic sugar cookie flavor.
Other decorated cookies that use the same cut and decorate approach include Grinch cookies and patriotic sugar cookies. If you bake these Minecraft cookies, tell me in the comments which block was the favorite. I always answer questions.
Minecraft Cookies Recipe
These Minecraft cookies are square sugar cookies decorated with colored fondant to look like Creeper faces, TNT blocks, and grass blocks, made with butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and flour. The recipe makes 24 cookies of 2.5 to 3 inches, bakes in 8 to 10 minutes at 350°F, and takes about 3 hours 10 minutes including chilling the dough and letting the fondant set. The trick is a chilled, low rise dough rolled to ¼ inch, plus fondant cut with the same square cutter so every cookie looks like a block. Perfect for a Minecraft birthday party, classroom treats, or decorating with kids. Royal icing can replace fondant. Store airtight in a single layer at room temperature.
Ingredients
- FOR THE SUGAR COOKIES:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- FOR THE FONDANT DECORATIONS:
- Green fondant (for Creepers and grass blocks)
- Brown fondant (for dirt blocks)
- Black fondant (for Creeper faces and TNT letters)
- White fondant (for TNT block details)
- Red fondant (for TNT top)
- Rolling pin
- Small offset spatula or knife
- Cornstarch or powdered sugar for dusting
- Edible glue or small bowl of water
- Square cookie cutter (2.5–3 inch)
Instructions
- MAKE THE COOKIE DOUGH: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together for 2–3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract, then mix until fully combined.
- COMBINE DRY INGREDIENTS: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- CHILL THE DOUGH: Divide the dough into two equal portions. Flatten each into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
- ROLL AND CUT COOKIES: On a floured surface, roll one disc of dough at a time to about ¼ inch thickness. Use a square cookie cutter to cut out shapes, gathering and re-rolling scraps as needed.
- BAKE THE COOKIES: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are just turning golden. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- ROLL OUT THE FONDANT: Dust your surface lightly with cornstarch or powdered sugar. Roll each fondant color to about ⅛ inch thickness, keeping colors separate to prevent staining.
- CUT BASE FONDANT SQUARES: Use the same square cookie cutter to cut green, brown, red, and white fondant pieces to match the top of each cookie. Allow the fondant to sit uncovered for 5 minutes if it's too soft.
- CREATE PIXEL DESIGNS: Use a knife or fondant cutter to cut small squares and shapes. For Creeper faces, use black fondant to form two small square eyes, a thin nose, and a large mouth shape. For dirt blocks, arrange small brown, tan, and white squares with green grass details. For TNT blocks, assemble red and white rectangles and black “TNT” letters.
- APPLY FONDANT TO COOKIES: Brush the tops of the cooled cookies lightly with edible glue or water. Carefully press a base fondant square on each cookie, smoothing gently to adhere.
- ADD PIXEL DETAILS: Attach small fondant shapes onto the base fondant layer using a damp brush to act as glue. Gently press each piece into place to create the final Minecraft-inspired design.
- LET FONDANT SET: Allow the decorated cookies to sit uncovered for 2–3 hours at room temperature so the fondant can firm up and hold its shape.
Notes
Chill the dough for at least 1 hour so the squares keep sharp corners. Use gel food coloring to tint white fondant if pre-colored fondant is not available. If decorating with kids, pre-cut the fondant shapes to simplify the process. Let the cookies cool completely before adding fondant, or it will soften. Store cookies in a single layer or with parchment between layers to avoid damaging the fondant designs. In the game, cookies are crafted from 2 wheat and 1 cocoa beans, which makes 8.
Nutrition Information
Yield
24Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 120Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 9mgSodium 67mgCarbohydrates 25gFiber 0gSugar 12gProtein 2g
