I am such a sucker for stuff in the check out aisles. I picked up a Halloween linzer cookie set as I was juggling the kitchenware-I-don't-need waiting in line at HomeGoods. But aren't these the cutest? And so easy, too. When I was in Michaels, I saw a similar set from Wilton.
how I made themI used my chocolate cookie dough for the cookies, cutting out the little ghosts, pumpkins, tombstones, bats, cats and witch hats with the mini cutters in the package. Then, I tinted fondant with my soft gel pastes (Orange, Regal Purple and Electric Green), rolled it out, used the linzer cutter to cut out a shape the same size as the cookie, and sandwiched the fondant between the two cookies using corn syrup as a glue. You can also use tinted frosting for this part.
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And what did I do with all the little ghosts, pumpkins, tombstones, bats, cats and witch hats I cut out? I baked them, of course, and made little ghost, pumpkin tombstone, bat, cat and witch hat cookie bites.
lovely, chic and elegant. I adore them.
ReplyDeleteI REALLY love the BRIGHT colors, especially with the deep chocolate contrast! These look great!
ReplyDeleteLOL- I had to laugh when I saw this post. I, too, had a similar experience at Michaels, but I ended up putting the Halloween linzer cookie set DOWN. :-) Thanks for showing me what could have been!
ReplyDeletethey are so cute
ReplyDeleteGod! I just love your blog!! lol
ReplyDeleteI've been a cupcake baker at home, for about 2+ years now but looking at your blog I am seriously considering leaving the cupcakes for a bit and trying cookies as my next challenge! Just love your work!
SL
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My husband is going to love these!!! Thank you. =)
ReplyDeleteOhh that looks so cute.
ReplyDeleteThat kits sounds like so much fun! I know I have a friend who would die to try that out for me or with me.
ReplyDeleteLove the various colours. These make a very attractive looking cookie.
ReplyDeleteHome Goods is so darn dangerous!
ReplyDeleteThese are precious!
that's some awesome halloween cookies!
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute! I've definitely got to find me some Halloween cooking supplies!
ReplyDeletemmmmmm!! thy look fabulous and delicious!!
ReplyDeleteIam in heaven!
xoxo
lila
What great cookies- good impulses you have:)
ReplyDeleteawesome
ReplyDeleteWhat's the secret to having them not spread so the shapes get so distorted? Mine always spread too much, even if I refrigerate the dough (which is then rock hard and really difficult to roll out) and refrigerate the shapes after cutting them. Yeah, I'm challenged. I need lessons from you!
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The secret Jenifer? Good dough. Good baking trays. Preheated oven that is actually the temperature it's supposed to be. I do chill my dough, for about 2 hours only. If it's too chilled, let it sit at room temp til pliable but still cold. I also flour stuff generously so it doesn't stick. And I find shortbread-y cookie recipes with one egg tend to spread less. I've had great luck with this chocolate cookie recipe (it has 2 eggs, so go figure) though.
ReplyDeleteHomegoods always sucks my in...those cute little bags of candy that I will never eat. Have far too many sitting in my pantry right now
ReplyDeleteVery cute cookies! Love the colors :)
Just adorable! What kid (or grownup for that matter) wouldn't love these!?
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