{PS: I've just come to find out that it's actually "goo goo g'joob." I'm sticking with "coo coo..."}
{PPS: If you are under 35, you may need to do some googling here.}
Where could you use these cookies? A Sea World theme birthday party? Beatles tribute?
I have no idea.
"I am the Walrus" was probably one of my least favorite Beatles songs, but you have to admit...you never forget it.
To make the walrus cookies, you'll need:
- candy corn-shaped sugar cookies
- royal icing, tinted with AmeriColor Super Black (for both the grey & black), Ivory & Bright White
- squeeze bottles
- disposable icing bags
- couplers and tips: #2, 7, 3, 1
- toothpicks
Thin the remaining grey 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 dishcloth and let sit for several minutes.
Stir gently with a silicone spatula to pop and large air bubbles that have formed. Pour into squeeze bottle.
Let the cookies dry for at least one hour.
Let the cookies dry at least one hour.
Use a #1 tip to pipe the nose, mouth, and whiskers with black icing.
Switch to a #3 tip and add pupils to the eyes.
Let dry completely, uncovered, 6-8 hours or overnight.
These are so adorable!
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the Walrus cookies!!! I'm under 35 and didn't have to google at all :P <3 the Beatles!
ReplyDeleteA collegue went by my computer while I looked at these cookies, and he exclaimed "Oh, they are cute!" - I might have to do them now :)
ReplyDeleteI thought it was "coo coo ca choo" too!
ReplyDeleteTotally adorable and clever cookies! Thanks for sharing!
Love their eyes looking up!
ReplyDeleteLOL I am a fan of any cookie, ones with fun hidden meaning are even better;p
ReplyDeleteThe expression on his face sums up pretty well how I am feeling at the moment :( Thank you for sharing these cookies though; they're very cute.
ReplyDeleteI've unknowingly sung the wrong words to some songs for years! Love these walrus cookies (didn't like the song much)and one never needs a reason or occasion for a cute cookie.
ReplyDeleteadorable!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's not coo coo kachoo?? WHAT???!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are ADORABLE!! Jon David has always loved the Beatles...when he was a baby his favorite song was "Get Back". We'd listen to it in the car over and over and OVER....I know every single word!!
So cute! How about a Ferris Bueller tribute party? "I could be the Walrus. It still wouldn't change the fact that I'd have to bum rides off people."
ReplyDeleteHello....GENIUS!!! And we *just* watched that movie! Thank you!!!
DeleteI grew up in a Beatles household for sure. Their albums were always blasting so I know virtually every word to every song and love them dearly! Actually, "I Am The Walrus" is one of my favorites and love it remastered on the Love album :) these cookies are INSANELY ADORABLE, Bridget! I love their little expressions--so creative and adorable.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! I love the soft colors and the use of the candy corn cutter. Also, I'm a huge fan of how do-able your cookies are. Nothing crazy detailed or requiring a projector. Thanks for making great cookies!! :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable -- and I love me some Beatles! Now that will be stuck in my head all day . . .
ReplyDeleteSo cute, I'm 17 and I know this song ! beatles<3
ReplyDeleteWalruses! Yay! I love them!! You have a gift for seeing so much more for each shape.
ReplyDeleteI will absolutely need to make these for my next Alice in Wonderland party. Have you got a cookie cutout for a carpenter? ;) Thanks for sharing these cute gems!
ReplyDeletethese are adorbz. im taking my lil one to the aquarium for the first time on monday and these will be a fun little treat to take along. im also under 35 and i love the beatles. I played their RockaBye Baby versions for my lil one in utero :) no google necessary and i knew it was "goo goo" not "coo coo"
ReplyDeleteOk, first- I'm sticking with ca-choo, what is g'joob anyway!? And second, walrus' was my next guess. Skeletons or walrus'.....lol!
ReplyDeleteThese look spectacular!
ReplyDeleteQuestion, I've done a little cookie decorating but do these actually taste good or is it just for decoration, cause that's a lot of icing! =)
Gracey....yes, they taste good. I can vouch for the recipes linked above to make these cookies. And I ate 2 of them. :)
DeleteSo cute!!! Love these little guys! And yes, I'm sticking with ca-choo, too!
ReplyDeleteBlahahaha You're so funny and clever! You made me laugh out loud at "I am the Eggman".
ReplyDeleteOh. My. God. One word: BRILLIANT.
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Brilliant! A simple cookie shape turned into a super-cute masterpiece :-)
ReplyDeleteI received this notification today in my email:
ReplyDeleteThe item(s) listed below will actually ship sooner than we originally expected based on the new release date:
Bridget Edwards "Decorating Cookies: 60+ Designs for Holidays, Celebrations & Everyday"
Previous estimated arrival date: October 03, 2012
New estimated arrival date: September 20, 2012
Woo-hoo! I can't wait to flip through the pages and get inspired!
Awww, I loved Paul and Davy too:) I'll never listen to that song again without thinking of your cute walrus cookie, and that's a good thing!
ReplyDeleteI love that you make cookie designs just because they call out to you from random places...that's what makes your blog so much fun---great walruses (walri?)
ReplyDeleteOh my gracious, I love you. That is so hilarious. I love that you would make Walrus cookies but for the sake of Walrus cookies. And I loved the song, because I was a little more into John. And his weirdness. :)
ReplyDeleteI love Boden too! Alice in Wonderland has the Walrus and the Carpenter, and Alice liked the Walrus the best!
ReplyDeleteToo stinking cute!! And guess what?! I just checked on Amazon and your book should be here within the next few weeks! I'm so thrilled :) yay!
ReplyDeleteLOL, you talk about Beatles tribute parties like they would be pretty unlikely! Now what's that all about, because I would LOVE to have a Beatles party that would include these cookies, and all the delicious treats from Savoy Truffle! :)
ReplyDeleteI think these are adorable. These would be perfect at a beachy themed party
ReplyDeleteThose are cute! I'm 32 and knew the reference. LOL! I loved the Monkees too. I used to watch the show. Davy Jones was adorable.
ReplyDeleteWalrus cookies?! I knew I loved you ~ but now even more!! When I was in grade school we could do a school repot on ANY animal. I chose the walrus. These were the days way before the internet, I had to find all my info at the school library. There was about one chapter to be found on this creature. Made it easier to write the report ~ way too much info on animals like lions. Could you imagine how much I would have swooned the teacher for a { A } with these cookies?!
ReplyDeleteI saw these cookies when you first posted them, but I don't think I ever left a comment to tell you how cute they are! And, of course, to thank you for the fact that I will be singing this song all night long now. :) I'm not (yet) 30, and I absolutely got the reference... But, I'm a pretty big Beatles fan.
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