Oct 8, 2010

mini witch leg cookies (as in, Wizard of Oz) (as in, my fourth challenge)

News on the Foodbuzz Project Food Blog front: My kid's cookie decorating dinner party got me through to round 4! Though I'm not sure how many more rounds I'll survive. The competition is pretty dang impressive. But another huge and hearty THANK YOU! to all who voted for me. The next challenge: use photography to create a step by step, instructional photo tutorial.


As my daughter has been obsessively watching Wizard of Oz of late, and as it seems appropriate for Halloween, I thought of the witch's legs after Dorothy smushes the wicked witch with her house in Munchkinland (accidentally, of course). So I made tiny little bite-size cookie stacks with sparkly ruby slippers. Step-by-step instructional tutorials are, as many of you know, a crucial component of this blog. But, I usually rely on my little drawings. So, this is a bit of new territory. But here goes. A photo tutorial... 




how to make witch leg cookies





step one: bake your cookies

  


  

step two: prepare your frosting bag








 
    
step three: stack your cookies








step four: make your ruby slippers




















 
 
step five: assemble your witch legs
 

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54 comments:

  1. DebbieOctober 8, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    You are too darn cute! I love the picture with her legs sticking out of the house, your daughter sure is a lucky girl!

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  2. Lindsey @ Gingerbread BagelsOctober 8, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    How fun are those!!! What an incredibly creative idea, I love it! Your instructions were so clear and very easy to follow. Fantastic job! Best of luck.

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  3. Cat J BOctober 8, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    Oh my goodness, that is so very cool! Perfect instructions too, just right.

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  4. UnknownOctober 8, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    Adorable!! What a fun tutorial :D

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  5. MeganOctober 8, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    Wow! This tutorial is amazing! And the cookies are so cute. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!

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  6. GreenGirlOctober 8, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    OMg, these tinny legs are perfect, I was looking for some ideas for my Baby's next month birthday and these one are definitely a must, thanks for sharing

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  7. Sonia MonaghedduOctober 9, 2010 at 3:40 AM

    Davvero un'idea molto simpatica, cercherò di rifarle per mia figlia ^_^ come sempre grazie per condividere con noi tutte queste meraviglie!
    A presto
    Sonia

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  8. shazOctober 9, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    Congrats on getting to round 4, these are just gorgeous. Will definitely be voting when I get a chance :)

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  9. LoraOctober 9, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    These made me laugh out loud. Adorable and so brilliant!

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  10. SueOctober 9, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    THIS is one of the CUTEST, most creative treats I've EVER seen! You have always posted great tutorials and this is no exception! Way to go, Meaghan!

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  11. JenOctober 9, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    Very cute and congrats on making it to the next round.

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  12. CrystalsCozyKitchenOctober 9, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Such a cute idea! Congrats on making it to Challenge 4.

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  13. The Party AnimalOctober 10, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Those are so darn cute - love love love

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  14. The Chocolate PriestessOctober 10, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    I really like your step by step directions with the photos. I think that is very helpful and one thing that the Internet can do better than a traditional cookbook. That many photos would make a book crazy expensive.

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  15. AmandaOctober 10, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    OMG Meaghan this are fabulous! I LOVE them!

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  16. MarikoOctober 10, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    Cute cute CUTE! And just in time for Halloween.

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  17. J+SOctober 10, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    MEAGHAN! I AM TYPING THIS IN ALL CAPS SO YOU WILL KNOW THAT I HAVE BEEN SQUEALING WITH DELIGHT FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES OVER THESE. I LOVE. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. I HAVE TO REPOST ON MY BLOG AND CREDIT BACK TO YOU (OF COURSE). TOMORROW. YOU ARE MY COOKIE HEROINE.

    ~JENIFER

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  18. sophiaOctober 11, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    Hee hee! This is so befitting. It's definitely something unusual, one which I cannot get from other blogs or cookbooks!

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  19. the decorated cookieOctober 11, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Best commenters ever! Love the all caps, too!

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  20. J+SOctober 11, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    P.S. I voted for you!

    ~Jenifer

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  21. HeatherOctober 11, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    This is so flippin' adorable!!

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  22. GastronomicduoOctober 11, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    That is so super funny. We love it!

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  23. Amy (Sing For Your Supper)October 11, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    What a fantastic idea! And SO cute!!!

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  24. UnknownOctober 11, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Oh my! This is so darn cute!! Great photos and fun project!

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  25. oneordinarydayOctober 11, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Oh my gosh, these are adorable!!!

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  26. Megan @ FoodalutionOctober 11, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    Love it just love it! Whooo hoo! I will get you my pretty! Can't wait to show my kids!

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  27. JeanneOctober 11, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    These are super cute! Brilliant idea, and beautifully illustrated photos. You definitely have a vote from me!

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  28. Jacob's KitchenOctober 11, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    A-dorable! And the tutorial is clear and easy to follow. nicely done. I will definitely be making these this Halloween! Thanks for sharing! I voted for you!

    good luck! Hope to see us both in round 5 !!!

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  29. Elizabeth MurrayOctober 11, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    Your post really stood out among the other contestants with this one! I love the tutorial, and especially the subject matter! Great photography, too. Thanks for brightening our day with this one!

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  30. Stay-At-Home-ChefOctober 11, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    Loved your post...super cute idea! Great instructional step-by-step photos as well. Good luck and hope to join you in the next round!

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  31. CateOctober 11, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    This is such a cute and creative idea! Love it!

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  32. We Are Not MarthaOctober 11, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    This is absolutely adorable and so perfect for Halloween! Also, it's the kind of thing I'd NEVER attempt if it only featured one final photo. But since you explain it step-by-step, it makes it feel much more obtainable. Good luck!! :)

    Sues

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  33. UnknownOctober 12, 2010 at 12:39 AM

    Ha ha, these are so cute!

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  34. ElaOctober 12, 2010 at 3:07 AM

    very creative! you really did teach us with pictures...

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  35. Kariman Al EssawyOctober 12, 2010 at 4:28 AM

    I really loved your recipe and photos :)
    wish you good luck

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  36. Recaptured CharmOctober 12, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    ha!! I love those legs! So different, and SO creative!

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  37. megan @ whatmegansmakingOctober 12, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    ok these are absolutely adorable! You've got my vote :)

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  38. AnonymousOctober 12, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    Very creative and your illustrations are top-notch! You got my vote, good luck, you deserve the prize!

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  39. AnonymousOctober 12, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    Very creative and your illustrations are top-notch! You got my vote, good luck, you deserve the prize!

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  40. WhitneyOctober 12, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    if only all moms were as creative as you! awesome job!!

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  41. Daily SpudOctober 12, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    Those witch legs are just the cutest things ever! I'm rushing over to vote before I'm crushed by any falling houses :D

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  42. notyet100October 12, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    so cute...good luck for the next challenge

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  43. the decorated cookieOctober 12, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Oh shucks, this outpouring is so wonderful! Thank you all for your kind comments (and votes)! Bestest readers ever.

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  44. LorraineOctober 12, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    What a fabulous idea! So creative. I also love your house! I have been voting for you and hope you win! Congratulations on making this round also.

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  45. eataduckimustOctober 12, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    this is way too cute. voting for you!

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  46. bridget {bake at 350}October 13, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    Great tutorial! These are SO SO cute!

    I swear, I can't keep up with you....you are a blogging, baking machine!

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  47. Nads' BakeryOctober 14, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    Oh my gosh, that's hilarious!! My boss had something like that he put under his couch! But made of stuffed legs, of course. Too cute.

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  48. ButterOctober 14, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    Genius - And "this is new territory"...you would never know - my goodness. This was so creative with every component of the challenge. I am voting because this is truly Picture PERFECT!
    - Butter
    (from Running On Butter)

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  49. ReeniOctober 14, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    These are so clever! And so unique. I love them! And you gave us a great tutorial too. Best of luck in this round!

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  50. Lauren @ Crave. Indulge. Satisfy.October 14, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Oh my gosh, your creativity never ends! These are absolutely adorable! I'm so excited to see you are still in the competition and I think you can go all the way, each week your entries are amazing!

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  51. momgatewayOctober 15, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    Cutest tutorial I've seen!

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  52. LundyOctober 16, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    I didn't make it past the first round, but you have had my vote in the contest every time. I have a master's degree in instructional design and you hit a home run with your tutorial. LOVE the ruby slippers!

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  53. AnonymousOctober 19, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    Meaghan,
    Clever as ever! Kuddos to you - adorable!

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  54. SHORTBREAD NYCDecember 7, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    this is amazing!

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