One of the joys of baking for me, is being able to make special things for my family and friends to enjoy.
A friend recently asked me to make a pretty set of cookies for her bunco group. She had already bought some plates she planned to use for the evening, and requested I coordinate with the plates. I was happy to accept the challenge, and although I simplified the pattern of the plate quite a bit, I think I was still able to get a nice match.
As the holiday season approaches, I'm sure there will be lots of special meals shared between your family and friends. This general cookie concept could be used to coordinate with other colors or patterns, and a nicely wrapped custom cookie always makes a gorgeous favor or place card. Decorated sugar cookies can be made several days (up to a week) in advance, so they are a perfect match for a busy season.
For this cookie design I used...
My favorite sugar cookie recipe.
Royal icing (colors below)
Thick olive green icing
Thinned cream icing
Medium/thinned teal/turquoise blue
1. Pipe a green square about 2/3 the size of your cookie.
2. Fill in the square with cream icing, and allow to set (about 15 minutes).
3. Use blue to create a nice thick border around the cream square.
4. Pipe a dotted border in green, around the outside edge.
5. Once your cream icing is set (1-2 hours), use green icing to pipe some vines, open leaves and small flowers.
6. Add blue accents along the vine.
Allow icing to fully dry (8 hours or overnight) before packaging.
Wishing you good food with good friends (and hopefully some pretty cookies too) this coming holiday season!
Oh my gosh, they're BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for the step-by-step visual.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! The precision is just astounding!
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty! I wish I had some for my Bunco game! Love you!
ReplyDelete~Cecilia
These are soooo pretty!! Prefect!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! What a feast for the eyes.
ReplyDeleteYou are SO talented!
ReplyDeleteThese cookies are so pretty! So elegant! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful.....absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love these cookies, they are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove those. And I voted, very good ideas:)
ReplyDeleteI really, really love these.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! And I KNOW my Bunco group would go crazy over these!
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented! You inspire me! Thanks for sharing another wonderful idea! Absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThey are very pretty. They match the plate perfectly. I love how you made the design simple and elegant.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable! You perfectly made the design into a COOKIE...
ReplyDeleteThose cookies are so beautiful. I love them!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my God...this is ART...
ReplyDeleteI love the border! That's such a cute idea! :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! LOVE them!
ReplyDeleteI love your step by step instructions-it's super helpful! As for these cookies, they looks ah-mazing!
ReplyDeleteI SWOON - most gorgeous cookies I have seen in ages. Lucky bunco ladies.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lisa
Design is so delicate, i wish I could do the same.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and how well the cookies match the plates/napkins. Great Job.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I love the colors and the border. All so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI had to google what Bunco was LOL! I had never heard of it. But I do know amazing cookies when I see them, soooo pretty!
ReplyDeleteThose are "pretty" bunco cookies....those are INCREDIBLY GORGEOUS bunco cookies!!! :) Maryann
ReplyDeleteThose are "pretty" bunco cookies - those are INCREDIBLY GORGEOUS bunco cookies :) Maryann
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! A good work, I love it.
ReplyDeleteLOVE them! Absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Glory!
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty! I love having a template for cookies and making them match! So fancy for a Bunco party :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!!! I too love making stuff for my friends and such...gives me a reason to play around a bit :)
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! You were able to capture the colors of the plate perfectly:)
ReplyDeleteFabulous work! Anyone would be thrilled to enjoy these at a party or receive them as a gift!
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine creating these ~ the details, the colors, the design...it's all stunning! You must have the patience of Job. :-)
ReplyDeleteDo you mind sharing where you found the square cookie cutters?
Pat
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ReplyDeleteFrist time i saw your blog today,
ReplyDeleteit's amazing !
Your really good :-D
Inspiration :)
elisesbakery.blogspot.com
Can you please tell me how you made the cute ripple edge on the outside of the cookie?
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Oops I pushed the button too soon. Can you tell me where you got the square cookie cutter?
ReplyDeleteThank you'
Your All posts are very useful and really creative.... keep posting! all the best!
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