Cones are fun, but how about an edible bowl? An edible bowl is a great and tasty treat for containing a sundae or banana split.

SERVES 12

INGREDIENTS

• 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1½ cups sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray a cookie bowl pan, king-sized muffin tin, or the underside of several large cups with cooking spray. Set aside.
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Add in egg and vanilla; beat for 1 minute.
6. Add in the flour in three additions, until combined.
7. Chill dough for 20 minutes.
8. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to roughly ⅛ thick.
9. Using a large cookie cutter, cut into rounds large enough to drape over the prepared baking tins (around 4–5 in diameter, depending on tin size).
10. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until set.
11. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
12. Wash pan and repeat until remaining dough is used.