Okay everybody, we have a couple things to talk about here. First, this wonderful tutorial on creating edible ink images on cookies HERE at the equally wonderful Sweetopia. I know. Gorgeous, right? But it gets even better. A new bookmark for you: This Cookie Decorator Directory. Yep. Sweetopia is compiling a resources list for those looking to order decorated … Read More ...
Recipe Tuesday: Spirals
1. Ham and cheese spirals from Kraft Foods’ Delicious Days (with video!).
2. Prosciutto asparagus spirals from Pepperidge Farms’ Puff Pastry.
3. Churros (deep fried dough spirals) from epicurious.
4. Homemade spiral ravioli from Eye Candy.
5. Learn to make spiral cocktail garnish at the kitchn.
6. Spiral cookies from Sprinkle Bakes. (I think I’ve … Read More ...
How to Ship Cookies
Find an information packed lesson in how to ship cookies for the holidays HERE at Chow.… Read More ...
More Sweet (Cookie) Adventures
Remember not too long ago when I posted about the awesomeness of cookie decorator Sweet Sugarbelle? Well check out her new blog, The Sweet Adventures of SugarBelle for more cookie awesomeness, like these oilfield gingerbread men. I’m keeping my eye on this site for more recipes and tutorials, like this lesson in how to be innovative with your cookie … Read More ...
Over-the-Rim Angel Wing Cookie Cutters
Yes, sometimes hot cocoa (or in my case, coffee) can taste heavenly. How darling are these angel wings cookie cutters
for the rim of your mug? And if you like these, I implore you to revisit this post. Or check these out (those are mine).… Read More ...
DIY Cookie Presses (and Pleated Wrapping)
Learn how to make your own cookie stamps from a plastic cutting sheet HERE at Paper Plate and Plane. And bonus… also learn how to package cookies with this unique pleated wrapping.… Read More ...
Colorful Cookie Necklaces
I can’t believe the Layer Cake Shop‘s blog, The Daily Mixer, is so new and yet so filled with yumminess. Learn how to make these bright, colorful Cookie Necklaces HERE.… Read More ...
Cookie Monster Hosting SNL
Just more confirmation of the brilliance that is Sesame Street. Check out Cookie Monster’s audition tape for Saturday Night Live HERE. I know this is loosely defining “edible crafts,” but there are cookies and the Pillsbury Dough Boy involved. And MacGuyver turned MacGruder turned Macarooner.
Check out these other fun Cookie Monster ideas below.
Pumpkin Patch Cake. And a Stop Motion Marshmallow Video.
Well, I’m out of the Project Food Blog contest. My stop-motion marshmallow video didn’t make it past Round 7, so I never got to submit my pumpkin patch cake (prepared for Round 8, just in case). So I’m pawning them off on you. Find the how-tos to make this pumpkin spice cake topped with chocolate cream cheese frosting and … Read More ...
Cinnamon Cabin Cookies
Find the recipe for these adorable Cinnamon Cabin Cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies, as spotted from the Land O’ Lakes site. And thanks, Munchkin Munchies, for bringing me over to Land O’ Lakes! I pretty much exclusively use their butter (thanks to my mom), and I never thought to check out their recipes.… Read More ...
Lolli-Cake-Pops. And Cookie Pops. And Parties.
Lolli-Cake-Pops, the new great thing? I love how sweets evolve from inspiration. These lolli-cake-pops were created by Bubble and Sweet. Learn to make them HERE. They were inspired in part by yours truly (my post on Japanese candy-inspired marshmallows) and to arrange in a bouquet such as these lovelies at Lollipop Brides.
And just to keep … Read More ...
Yoga Pose Cookie Cutters! For Sale! Really!
Anyone who remembers this post from a year ago, (aren’t all my posts burned in your brain?) may appreciate that, as I was informed this morning by Baked Ideas, the yoga pose cookie cutters are now for sale. I repeat. The yoga pose cookie cutters are now for sale. Also? Please, please check out the mini gingerbread house and … Read More ...
Chocolate Pilgrim Hats
Gotta love with treats are fun and easy. Learn to make these chocolate Pilgrim hats with a step-by-step photo tutorial HERE at Smashed Peas and Carrots.… Read More ...
Cookie and Dum Dum Pop Mashup
Cookies on a stick? Dum Dum lollipops? Unusual treats? So up my alley. (See these? Or these?) Learn how to make these rainbow Dum Dum cookie pops HERE at Quick Dish.… Read More ...
Thanksgiving Treats (by Yours Truly)
Here’s a roundup of five Thanksgiving treats, with how-tos, of course, that Reader’s Digest asked me to make for them. You’ll find instructions for making bite-size turkey sandwich cookies, easy fall marshmallow pops, mini pumpkin cupcakes, fall harvest placecard cookies and Mayflower cupcakes.
