To make the cookies:
- Using a #2 or #3 tip, outline Franks' face in black. (Spectrum Super Black)
- With the same tip, make a zig-zag outline for the hair and outlines for the neck bolts.
- Thin black, green and white (gray, if not using luster dust later) icing with water to the consistency of syrup. Cover with a damp cloth and let sit several minutes. (Green: AmeriColor Leaf Green)
- Starting with the green icing, run a rubber spatula through the icing to pop bubbles that have risen to the surface. Transfer to a squeeze bottle.
- Fill in the faces with green icing. Use a toothpick to guide into corners.
- With the thinned black flood icing, fill in the hair.
- With the white flood icing, fill in the bolts.
- Let dry at least 1 hour.
- With a #1 or #2 tip, pipe a scar and eyes in black.
- With a #1 tip and red icing, pipe a smile. :) (AmeriColor Super Red)
- Let dry overnight.
- Mix silver luster dust with vodka.
- Using a small paintbrush, apply the silver to the white bolts.
Wow, they really do look friendly! So cute.
ReplyDeleteOh these are very cute. Mine look all scary, LOL.
ReplyDeleteThese are so sweet :)
ReplyDeleteSO cute!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! Do you just use one cookie recipe- if so would you mind sharing it? Your cookies look so sturdy without being hard. thanks!
ReplyDeleteAwww, such cute little Frankies!
ReplyDeleteso cute!grrrr-that's a frankenstein sound
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I have a Frankenstein cutter, but haven't used it yet. Also, have you tried Silver Glaze? It eliminates the step of mixing dust with alcohol.
ReplyDeleteHere's a link: http://www.fancyflours.com/silver-glaze.html
Laura...I haven't tried it, but I really need to. :)
ReplyDeleteEmily Rose...if you click on the
"livestrong" label to the right, you'll find the recipe I use there. I do like it...the cookies turn out sturdy, but still tender. You can play around with the extracts for different flavors as well.
Congratulations on ALL your work! You are an incredible decorator... so gifted...
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and showing your art =)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIDGET! SORRY I AM A DAY LATE :) HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL DAY!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Bridget! I can't wait to try it out!
ReplyDeleteBridget, there is something for you on my blog.
ReplyDeleteI love these. What cookie cutter do you use?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Montee!!!
ReplyDeleteLeeAnn...believe it or not, I have a Frankestein cutter! :) I can't remember where I got it, though.
The cake is funny, thank you for sharing
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