Golf Ball Cookies
Golf Ball Cookies
These adorable Golf Ball Cookies are the perfect dessert for Father’s Day, golf tournaments, birthdays, retirement parties, sports banquets, and anyone who loves spending time on the golf course!
Soft sugar cookies are decorated with vibrant green buttercream frosting that looks like freshly cut grass, then topped with realistic white chocolate golf balls made using a golf ball candy mold.
They’re fun to make, surprisingly easy, and guaranteed to be the star of your dessert table and easy gifting.
Why You’ll Love These Golf Ball Cookies
- Perfect for Father’s Day
- Great for golfers of all ages
- Easy to decorate
- Realistic golf ball design
- Soft homemade sugar cookies
- Fun party dessert
- Perfect for birthdays, tournaments, and retirement parties
Ingredients
Sugar Cookies
- 1 batch homemade sugar cookie dough (or your favorite recipe)
- Green sanding sugar (optional)
Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
- Green gel food coloring
White Chocolate Golf Balls
- 12 ounces white candy melts or white chocolate melting wafers
- Golf ball silicone or plastic candy mold
How to Make Golf Ball Cookies
Step 1
Bake round sugar cookies according to your favorite recipe. Allow them to cool completely.
Step 2
Melt the white candy melts according to the package directions.
Step 3
Spoon the melted candy into a golf ball mold, gently tapping the mold on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
Allow the chocolate to harden completely before carefully removing the golf balls from the mold.
Step 4
Prepare the buttercream frosting by beating the butter until smooth. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy cream, and green gel food coloring until light, fluffy, and bright green.
Step 5
Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a grass decorating tip.
Pipe the frosting over each cookie using short upward motions to create realistic blades of grass.
Step 6
Place one white chocolate golf ball in the center of each cookie while the frosting is still soft.
Serve and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Golf Ball Cookies
- Use a grass piping tip for the most realistic look.
- Chill the candy mold before removing the golf balls.
- Gel food coloring creates a brighter green than liquid food coloring.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating.
- Make the golf balls several days in advance.
Variations
- Add tiny fondant golf flags.
- Sprinkle crushed graham crackers around the edges for a sand trap.
- Add blue icing for a water hazard.
- Pipe different shades of green for extra dimension.
- Use chocolate cookies instead of sugar cookies.
Make Ahead
The sugar cookies can be baked up to 3 days ahead.
The chocolate golf balls can be made up to a week in advance and stored in an airtight container.
Decorate the cookies the day before serving.
Storage
Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the golf ball mold?
Golf ball candy molds are inexpensive and can easily be found online or at many craft and baking supply stores.
Can I use royal icing?
Yes! Royal icing works well, but buttercream creates a softer, more realistic grassy texture.
Can I make these for Father’s Day?
Absolutely! These are one of the best Father’s Day desserts for golf-loving dads, grandpas, husbands, coaches, and friends.
More Father’s Day Recipes You’ll Love
If you’re celebrating Dad, be sure to browse my favorite Father’s Day Desserts, Cookie Recipes, Summer Desserts, Party Desserts, Chocolate Desserts, Barbecue Side Dishes, and Easy Family Dinner Recipes for even more delicious ideas.
