Saturday, May 11, 2013

Cookies, Cookies, Cookies!

Things that I don't understand have always fixated me... now, I don't mean physics or philosophy or anything else like that. In this case, I mean iced cookies. I tried to bake Brendan some cookies in December and the icing was an absolute nightmare. Somehow half of the batch was thick like clay, and the other half was more runny than water.

I'm not a novice baker by any means (ahem- I WORK at a bakery for goodness sake), but something about cookies and decorating them is just so beyond me. I paint, and I can paint pretty well if I do say so myself, so maybe I need to give cookie decorating a try one of these days.

Here are some absolutely AMAZING cookie makers I've found poking around Pinterest, Instagram, and various blogs. Enjoy!

When I came across these on Facebook, my jaw dropped. I can't even comprehend the complexity and cuteness of these cookies. If anyone wants to send me these exact cookies (dGa is my monogram) for my birthday next year, I would be MORE than happy to receive them ;)

TBE is doing a really great thing during the month of May- taking part in a virtual bake sale to raise funds for No Kid Hungry, a program encouraging Americans to help end child hunger. There are many baking bloggers around the country participating, so do a little poking around and find someone local if you want to save on shipping. Regardless, the money is going to a great cause and you get some yummy treats in return.


How cute are these London-themed cookies? After watching the Olympics from London this past summer, I dying for a return trip back "across the pond" but I think these cookies would suffice for a little while! I love the little details on the telephone booth, and the Union Jack looks like it's blowing in the wind.

One Preppy Cookie is also a fun blog to follow, a combination of adorable cookie creations and various lifestyle posts and home projects. Her site says she is currently booked through the calendar year with cookie orders, so naturally I want what I can't have even more!!


A while ago, I found these amazing anchor cookies on Pinterest and it was love at first sight. I love love love all things nautical and anchors, and these cookies are simply amazing. Sweet Goosie Girl has really perfected the scalloped cookie with amazing designs in the center. A set of 12 is $36, and can be individually wrapped to be as favors. I'm already sending this link to Brendan in hopes he wants to get me "just because" cookies!

I hope this post left everyone feeling inspired to start trying some fun baking, or giving you a new business to buy some delicious treats from! 

Have a good weekend everyone! I am off to Soldier Field (where the Chicago Bears play) for the American Beer Classic- whoo!

8 comments:

  1. Very cool, when are they going to appear in my house?

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    1. Last I checked Dad there are links and you're within an arm's reach of your wallet. I even live at the same address as you so there's a likely chance you'll get to have some when you order them for me!
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  2. I love this blog post and your comment to your dad! Too fun. If it makes it any easier my contact email is melissa@thebakedequation.com. If you are ever in Arizona I will give you a free cookie decorating lesson on how to master royal icing!

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    1. Thanks Melissa! I have to give my dad a hard time every now and then ;)
      And I might take you up on the cookie decorating lesson, Chicago winters are rough so you never know when I might find myself in Arizona! Haha
      Hope you're having a great weekend!

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  3. I think royal icing is so cool, but I'm not brave enough to try it out.

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    1. Me either! It just seems so intimidating! I don't mind eating cookies un-iced, so I'll stick with what I know for now haha

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  4. Those anchor cookies are seriously SO adorable!

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    1. I would have serious issues with eating any of these, they're just too pretty to take a bite out of! :)

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