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Confection Connection - Circus Cookie Set
Have you had a chance to watch all the videos from this month's cookie set by the Confection Connection? These were so fun to create with my cookie artist friends. I'm already drumming up theme ideas for the end of July. Do you have a suggestion? Email me - I would love to hear from you!
Yesterday I presented you with my circus tent and ticket tutorial. Wouldn't these be perfect for a school carnival or circus themed birthday party? They are fun and easy! And I think that ring leader hat would be awesome for a magician too!
My friend Tiffany of Baking with Best, made such delicious carnival themed food that would be perfect for so many different cookie sets. That pretzel would be fun paired with beer for Father's Day and the snow cone is so patriotic, perfect for this weekend's Fourth of July parties.
Brooke of Brookie's Cookies created the sweetest lion that you could ever imagine trying to tame. I love the extra sparkles on his mane. And wouldn't these also be perfect for a "Wizard of Oz" themed party? I can just see him with a little Dorthy.
And last, but not least I think Zoe of Miss Doughmestic has ended my crazy fear of clowns. How sweet and colorful are these guys? I love all the rainbow colors and their happy expressions. Such a fun little cookie that would be a perfect for any birthday celebration.
If you haven't already, be sure to stop by YouTube to watch all these yummy cookies created before you!
I Want S'more Campfires Cookies
I hope you have enjoyed this camping series of decorated cookies. I think they would be so fun to make for a summer birthday, for your troop of scouts or for a family camping trip. Cookies are a perfect dessert to take with you this summer since you don't need refrigeration and they pack well!
Do you want to make these campfire cookies? They are pretty easy and everyone loves them! My favorite part of camping has always been the dinners and desserts roasted over the open campfire. Here is a quick video of how I made mine.
Materials
- round cookie
- flood icing: black, red, orange and yellow
- soft piping: chocolate brown, tan, grey, and green
- americolor white (for splattering star effect)
- food-only paintbrush
- toothpick, cookie scribe, or turkey lacer.
Directions
- Flood your round cookie in black icing and allow to set. Then using a food-only paintbrush, splash a few drops of americlor white on to the background. This will give the appearance of a dark, starry night.
- Next using chocolate brown, ice two intersecting campfire logs. With your tan icing, frost two large ovals on the bottom ends of the logs and a few jagged lines on the logs to create the look of wood. Add a small swirl of chocolate brown in the tan ovals.
- Pipe a few rounds of grey around the campfire - avoid the top, that's where your fire will go. Add a few lines of green grass near the stones.
- Allow everything to dry - you can quicken the time by placing it in a dehydrator for 10 minutes at 90 degrees F.
- Add a large raindrop of red in the center of the two logs. Then add some orange and yellow in the middle. Using a sharp toothpick or tool of your choice, run it through the center of the fire and feather it up and out to create the illusion of flames.
- Allow the cookie to dry overnight or 8-12 hours.
Thank you so much for joining me! Did you see the other camping cookie tutorials? I have one on fireflies here, another on camping lanterns here and my favorite royal icing recipe can be found here. If you have any questions, please let me know!
Come back next week for series on all things bubbly and fishy..
XO,
Jenny
I've had several emails and requests on Instagram for my royal icing recipe. It is not a secret, I'm so happy to share it with you! Please try it on a day when you are not doing cookies for a special occasion or pressed for time. In my opinion, your icing is the key to a successful art cookie and you need time to learn how to use it. In my circle of cookie artist friends, we all use a different recipe - so experiment and find what works for you.
I do not baby my icing, I just don't and I have never had issues with it, but again - find what works for you.
First I measure out 2 pounds of powder sugar. Yes, you need a scale. Baking is a science and you need exact measurements for a successful result. Please buy a scale, you will find that you use it all the time and you are happier with your recipes!
Next add 5 tablespoons of meringue powder to the powder. I use Wilton powder and love it. I've used it for years and always have great results.
I add a dash or two of clear Wilton vanilla extract. How much to use is up to you and your taste preference. You can always add more, so add it slow.
Lastly add a scant cup of warm water - just almost to the 1 cup mark, but not quite.
Then mix it all together on slow for 10 minutes. Your icing will be thick, thick and should hold a peak. This is not your final icing unless you are doing stiff roses. If you need piping and/or flood icing, you will need a spray bottle of water. Spray the icing and stir gently until you reach your desired consistency. This is the KEY to your cookies - don't rush this or you will have a very frustrating time decorating.
Want a video of the icing recipe? Come on over!
Royal Icing Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of powder sugar
- 5 Tbsp. of meringue powder
- dash of clear vanilla
- scant 1 cup of warm water
Directions
- Place all ingredients into a mixer and whip on slow for 10 minutes.
- Keep finished icing covered with saran wrap or damp kitchen towel.
- Leftover icing can be frozen and used for later
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