Pearly Girly

Giving cookies a pearl finish is simple. Just brush on a little Super Pearl luster dust. (I got mine here.)

{It's a little hard to see in the pictures, but the cookie on the left has the pearl finish and the other doesn't.}

Using a child's paintbrush, simply brush the dry luster dust on the cookies once the royal icing has dried overnight. If you want a more opaque finish, follow the instructions here.

I timed myself (I do love a stopwatch, not sure why), and it took me a little less than 1 minute per cookie to add the dry luster dust, so plan accordingly.

As I was coating them, I kept thinking "pretty, pretty princess." Is this a saying? I have a boy...why am I repeating this phrase? Maybe I am crazy?!? Anyhoo...the pearl sheen does make them look very, well, pretty pretty princess.

My customer wanted pale pink and white cupcakes with a pearlized finish and pale green dots on the top. These were given out with a little girl's 1st birthday party invitations. How cute is that idea?!? An invitation with a cookie...yes, please!

Custom orders are always welcome through the shop and I'm still accepting Halloween orders.


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32 comments

  1. SophOctober 15, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    THESE LOOK 1 MILLION DOLLARS!!!!!!

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  2. BeaOctober 15, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    So cute and girly! Love that light pink!!

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  3. KristenOctober 15, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    Oh my gosh, can you send me that ladies address so I can CRASH the party? I love that idea!

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  4. MollyOctober 15, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    OOOOhhh I love that glittery look!

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  5. cookies and cupsOctober 15, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    that is a really cute ideas..I mean if they are giving out cookies with the invite, what could they be giving for the favor ;)
    Very cute...question...did you ship these, reason I am asking, how do you ship the cookies with the little candle and not be so stressed about it breaking? I haven't figured this out yet!!

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  6. bridget {bake at 350}October 15, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    cookies and cups...they were a local order. These are on my "no ship" list, too. :)

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  7. TracyOctober 15, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    Oooh, shiny! I love these!!

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  8. bashtreeOctober 15, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Love these! Pretty Pretty Princess is a board game of sorts for young girls. It comes with all kinds of jewelry :) The commercials were all over the place a few years ago.

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  9. MichaelaOctober 15, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    they are lovely and girly~ having 3 boys i find myself needing more and more girly things in my life :)

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  10. Whimsy Cookie Co.October 15, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Just adorable Bridget!! I love using the luster dust!! Hope you are doing well in TX!!

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  11. Smitten SugarOctober 15, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    Those are absolutely adorable! I bet they loved them! Who wouldnt want a cookie with an invitation!!

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  12. JennyOctober 15, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    These are just gorgeous. Can you ship these cookies? I mean not now cuz it is still hot here during the day and everything would melt. But just curious for later in the fall. Might save me a lot of work for Thanksgiving favors.

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  13. bridget {bake at 350}October 15, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Hi Jenny...yes, I ship, but not this design because of the candle. The cookies won't melt, I promise. :) Click the link at the bottom of this post to go to my etsy shop. Thanks!

    bashtree...yay, I'm not crazy! That must have just seeped into my subconscious. :)

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  14. MicheleOctober 15, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Beautiful cookies...so cute!!! You are very talented!!!

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  15. MimiOctober 15, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Such lovely cookies. Perfect for girls of all ages.
    Mimi

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  16. DorothyOctober 15, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Beautiful! The pink is such a delicate shade, and I'm sure the luster dust just put it over the top. Your clients must be thrilled :)

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  17. Ingrid_3BsOctober 15, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    I'd be pearlizing EVERYTHING! :)
    ~ingrid

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  18. Trac~October 15, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Adorable cookies - they are SO CUTE and NEAT!! :o)

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  19. TidyMomOctober 15, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    Too cute!! so is the glitter wet? or do you wet it to add it?

    ~TidyMom

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  20. bridget {bake at 350}October 15, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    TidyMom...sorry that wasn't clear. I just updated it. It's dry and for the shimmery look here where you can still see the color underneath, brush it on dry.

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  21. AnonymousOctober 15, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    Dreamy cookies, so pretty!
    I've just saw your spiderweb cookies on Martha's website! Cool!
    And wanted to thank you: I shipped my first decorated cookie order, and used all the tips your shared here - they arrived safe and sound.
    Love
    Paula

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  22. MichaelaOctober 15, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    Love the new header looks so FANCY :) Oh and girly :)

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  23. Melody @ Party Cupcake IdeasOctober 15, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    These cookies are so cute! They would be so much fun at a girls birthday party. So glad I found your cute blog.

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  24. amanda belOctober 16, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Thank you so much for the Bake It Pretty mention! :)
    I do love those luster dusts, they are shamefully easy to use! I do wish that they photographed better, I feel like they look so amazing in person and it's just impossible to capture in a photo!

    Also, your cookies are AMAZING, as usual!

    ~Amanda

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  25. i {heart} papersOctober 19, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    These are so pretty! I go away for a few days and you go on a huge blog roll posting like crazy (or I've just fallen very far behind!)

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  26. High Heels and ApronsNovember 19, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Oh my! My daughter is in Kindergarten and will be sharing her birthday with her class for the first time. I am SO making these cookies for them! Where did you find the cookie cutter? Did you make it? :)

    Ally @ High Heels & Aprons

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  27. bridget {bake at 350}November 20, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    High Heels & Aprons...I've had that cutter for ages and can't remember where I got it. I've seen it around a lot, though. I'd check your local craft store, like Michaels and online. :)

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  28. Jessica AllenMay 29, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    These Are Adorable! My Daughters 1st Birthday Is Coming Up In October & We Are Doing A Cupcake Theme, Would You Mind Giving Me Some Ideas On How To Make These? Super Cute!
    Thanks!

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  29. voucher ukAugust 26, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    oh my! My daughter is in 4 years old and she want to share her birthday with her class for the first time. I am SO making these cookies for them! Where did you find the cookie cutter? Did you make it? :)

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  30. voucher ukAugust 26, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    oh my! My daughter is in 4 years old and she want to share her birthday with her class for the first time. I am SO making these cookies for them! Where did you find the cookie cutter? Did you make it? :)

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  31. meganOctober 6, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    These are so pretty! Did you use white food coloring for the white part?

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