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!
Very cool, when are they going to appear in my house?
ReplyDeleteLast 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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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!
ReplyDeleteThanks Melissa! I have to give my dad a hard time every now and then ;)
DeleteAnd 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!
I think royal icing is so cool, but I'm not brave enough to try it out.
ReplyDeleteMe 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
DeleteThose anchor cookies are seriously SO adorable!
ReplyDeleteI would have serious issues with eating any of these, they're just too pretty to take a bite out of! :)
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