I got this idea to try and make cookies that looked like floral wedding dresses. Sounds kinda crazy, right? But I was super into it and just had to give it a shot.
So, first, I grabbed my apron and started gathering all the stuff I needed. Flour, sugar, butter, eggs – you know, the usual cookie suspects. I also picked up some white fondant and a bunch of edible flowers. I wanted these cookies to be pretty and delicious.
Mixing and Shaping
I mixed up a basic sugar cookie dough. Nothing fancy, just the good old stuff that always works. I rolled it out on a floured surface, nice and smooth. Then came the fun part – I started cutting out dress shapes. I didn’t have a dress-shaped cookie cutter, so I just used a knife and freehanded it. They weren’t perfect, but hey, that’s part of the charm, right?
- Mix ingredients
- Roll out dough
- Cut out dress shapes
Baking and Decorating
I popped those bad boys in the oven and waited. The smell of baking cookies always gets me – it’s like a warm hug for your nose. Once they were golden brown, I took them out and let them cool. This was the hard part because I was itching to start decorating.
Once they were cool, I rolled out the white fondant. This stuff is like edible playdough. I draped it over the cookies, making it look like the skirt of a wedding dress. Then, I stuck on the edible flowers. I went for a mix of colors and sizes, trying to make each cookie look like a unique dress.
The Final Touches
I added some edible pearl dust to give them a little shimmer, because, why not? Everything’s better with a little sparkle. It took me the whole afternoon, but I was so into it that time just flew by.
When I was done, I stepped back and looked at my creations. They were so pretty! Not exactly like the picture in my head, but pretty darn close. And you know what? They tasted amazing too. Like, seriously, I ate way too many, but it was totally worth it.
This little baking adventure reminded me that it’s okay to try new things, even if they seem a bit out there. Sometimes, the best things come from just diving in and having fun. Plus, now I’ve got a bunch of beautiful, tasty cookies to show for it. Win-win!
So if you have some time on hand, you should really try this!
