My dad helps to host a charity event in Amarillo the day of the Kentucky Derby every year...and every year horse cookies are on the menu. The problem is that horse cookies don't ship well. You see, they have thin legs, and necks that stick out. Not the ideal shape for shipping.
- sugar cookies cut with a horse head cookie cutter
- royal icing, divided and tinted with AmeriColor Super Black, Chocolate Brown, Bright White, and Electric Green (or any color you want)
- disposable icing bags
- coupler and tips: #2, #1, #3
- squeeze bottles
- toothpicks
Thin the brown and white icings with water, a bit at a time, stirring with a silicone spatula, until it is the consistency of a thick syrup. (Reserve some of the blue icing for piping details later.) 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 bottles as needed.
Let the cookies dry, uncovered, 6-8 hours or overnight.
(For a tutorial on the full horses, click here. And for some *gorgeous* Derby Party inspiration, check out my friend Courtney's blog, Pizzazzerie!)
Hoof it on into your kitchen and make 'em. ;)
How cute are these?! Your work is always so beautiful Bridget. I'll bet the people who attend the charity event are thrilled to get their hands on these cookies.
ReplyDeleteI love these. My Daughter has been riding for over a year now and I think we might do a Horse themed 7th birthday party for her.
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Love the horse head! Brillant (and darling) solution to the horse leg breakage issue!! Just precious!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the eyelashes! Very cute.
ReplyDeleteSo adorable, Bridget! The details are always amazing with what you can do with your decorating!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cookies! My son loves horses :)
ReplyDeleteI think it is just wonderful that you continue to make these cookies for your Dad's charity event year after year. It's a huge undertaking. I think the horse head cookies are a great addition this year.
ReplyDeleteThese could not be any more adorable Bridget!! My four year old sister would love these!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!! You are the sweetest!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute, you're so talented!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I need those cutters! Very nice!
ReplyDelete<3 where did you get the cutters? should have them for when I go back home to KY!
ReplyDeleteMy niece would flip if she saw these!
ReplyDeleteNot sure I can make them as pretty as you have, but I sure want to try.
I know so many people who would adore these cookies to the moon and back! So cute!
ReplyDeleteI like the horse heads!
ReplyDeleteAs a horse lover I just ADORE these! Definitely need to make them with my daughter!
ReplyDeleteSo, so lovely! I just can't imagine biting into any of your turbo cute creations!
ReplyDeleteI love the horse heads...in real life AND cookie form, they're so cute:) You and Kathia (Pink Little Cake) are on the same wavelength with the horse heads:)
ReplyDeletewell these are ridiculously cute!!!!! x
ReplyDeletethese are so cute and your icing is perfect! I think I need a bit more practice!
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Stunning work! I hope some day I can make cookies like you.
ReplyDeleteSo, so cute, Bridget!! :)
ReplyDeleteYour horses are precious. In fact, they're super cute!
ReplyDeleteLove how you help so many people learn to decorate really cute cookies!
Kudos Bridget!
I live in Amarillo! Small world:) I might have to track down this charity event so that I can have one of those delicious cookies.
ReplyDeleteI can't even take how adorable these are! You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love the horse heads! I live in lexington ky and this time of year is always horse crazy. I recently made a batch of race horse cookies based on your previous tutorial and they were a huge hit at the event I took them to. Thanks for all the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI like the heads! Eyelashes are a must! Horses really do have beautiful long lashes!
ReplyDeleteI love both! I have never seen a horse cuter! I just had to share it with my followers too! http://blovelyevents.com/2013/04/25/horse-cookies/
ReplyDeleteHorse cookies have always given me fits! And you have to do them yearly? Best daughter ever!
ReplyDeleteI love them! My husband is from Kentucky, and we always try to celebrate the derby (even though we never get to go). I will have to get my hands on some horse cookie cutters so I can make some of this adorableness
ReplyDeleteYou won't believe this but I've always loved the long eyelashes on horses.
ReplyDeleteI too love the horse heads and think they will be a huge hit!
Next year I'm coming and sitting with you in your kitchen for DAYS when you make the HORSE cookies!
If you're like me~
and I know you are~
we'll do anything for our sweet Daddy!
xo
LOVE these cookies B!
xo
Thank You
ReplyDeleteI love these!
ReplyDeletewhere do you get the horse head cookie cutter?
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