I told you when I posted the New Home cookie collection that I'd be back with the tutorials for the rest of the cookies. Well, it's been a week and a half, but I'm back. Time really does fly, huh?
- picket-fence* & rectangle sugar cookies
- royal icing, divided and tinted with AmeriColor Bright White, Egg Yellow, Turquoise, Deep Pink, Electric Pink, and Leaf Green
- disposable icing bags
- couplers and tips, #2, #3, #1
- toothpicks
- squeeze bottles
*First, you're going to need a template for the picket fence. This shape was the very first cookie shape I ever made from a template. I remember about 10 years ago, standing at Michael's, looking at their wooden cut-out and thinking, that would make a really cute cookie.
Alrighty, now that we have the picket fence cookies ready, let's decorate...
Thin the white icing with water, a bit at a time, stirring with a silicone spatula, until it is the consistency of a thick syrup. You'll want to drop a "ribbon" of icing back into the bowl and have it disappear in a count of "one thousand one, one thousand two." Four is too thick, one is too thin. Count of 2-3 is good. Cover with a damp dish towel and let sit for several minutes.
Stir gently with a silicone spatula to pop and large air bubbles that have formed. Pour into a squeeze bottle.
Let the cookies sit for 1 hour.
Have you ever made cookies from a template?
Ooo a tutorial. I loved this set when you posted them, I don't think I'd be able to cut the template like you did though. I have a lot to learn about baking cookies yet. Do you cut them and transfer to cut onto parchment and leave in place?
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Hey Lisa!
DeleteYou just pick them right up and place them on your parchment-lined sheet...just like you would do with a cookie cutter. Peeling away the excess dough is the easiest way to start.
Holy Cow, you are amazing. I love those cookies but I don't think I have the patience to use that template. Gorgeous as always!
ReplyDeletebeautiful and cute cookies
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I could manage to make these, but I would buy them in a heartbeat! They're just stunning.
ReplyDeleteI can't stand making cookies from a template--mostly because it requires me to hand cut a gazillion cookies! I've done it for corset cookies a few times now (I should seriously just buy the cutter at this point!) and some other random cookies. I've learned now to just use geometric shapes and put the design on that. So much easier!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cookies as always :)
These are absolutely beautiful! I never would have thought to look at the little wooden trinkets at Michael's for template ideas!! Thank you for the tip :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I would never have the patience to do a set like this. I'd cut out maybe 2 picket fences then probably flip my kitchen island over in frustration.
ReplyDeleteI get antsy free-hand or template-cutting flower shapes for goodness' sakes. Kudos to you!
Oh my gosh! I'll like to be a little mind-reading bee on your shoulder in Michaels (or ANYWHERE!) as you cruise around getting ideas for cookies. Then I'd like to follow you home and watch all the magic in your kitchen.
ReplyDeleteWow! These are so amazing. Your instructions make it sound like even I could do it. Thank you for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable. I have never used a templete before, but I will have to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteyou never cease to amaze me girl!
ReplyDeleteLOVE these and your fabulous tutorial!
Have a beautiful Mother's Day Bridget!
The tutorial is amazing! The picket fence template would require a bit of patience on my part. But upon seeing the resulting cookies, I can see it is time well spent. Just adorable!
ReplyDeleteMy brother just sold his house, so I think I may be making a set of these soon. And I really, really hate cutting cookies with a tempalte. But, for my brother, I guess I'll suffer...
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day!
Your picket fences are so charming! I have used templates...I make them from file folders:) Hope you've had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute and lovely tutorial! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! Yes I've made cookies from a template...but I always made the dang template!! I'm such a dork! I am running not walking to the wood aisle at michaels tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteCutting those picket fence cookies looks like a pain. However, the cuteness factor is worth it! Adorable! I also love your iconic cottage. One of my all time favorites.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, I must keep an eye out for cute wooden shapes now, I made cookies with a template once, but it was a home made one, they turned out horribly wonky, but at least when I iced them I made better lines.
ReplyDeleteThese cookies are very pretty and artistic! Almost too pretty to eat. But it will be a waste not to eat a perfectly delicious desert.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Bridget! You always amaze me!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable! You are enormously talented and creative.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThese are nothing short of amazing, Bridget! You are so very talented!
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Hello beautiful picket fence cookie! Is there a place that looks like that cookie that is livable? Because I would probably just be inclined to buy it. I've never made cookies from a template, although your wooden idea is genius. I have to cut out some fondant letters and might use something similar.
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You must have a smile on your face all day while baking such cuties!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful where did you buy the key cookie cutter, please
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful where did you buy they key cookie cutter, please
ReplyDeleteHi there! I'm so sorry, but I don't remember. :( I'm sure you can find one online, though.
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These are absolutely stunning. Is there any chance you could put a template of the fence on that we could copy and use? X x
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Bridget, wooden templates actually make great templates for cookie cutters. Just wrap the metal strip around the shape, fasten the ends and voila! Here's what I mean: http://whatscookingamerica.net/PegW/CookieCutters.htm
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