This is the only way of sugar cookie decorating with my children that results in all edible cookies. While they have loads of fun using icing, their cookies/works of art tend to get pitched after a few days because the icing globs don't look all that appetizing once they dry.
Decorating cookies is very much like completing an art or craft project. Especially with this technique - paint (meringue wash), glitter (sanding sugar)! It is perfect for short attention spans that seek quick gratification too. Charlie did a whole batch and was still eager to do more. And just like crafting, there is a considerable mess in the end. I kept hearing the crunch of sanding sugar under my slippers while I made dinner last night.
I did use a new sugar cookie recipe (felt like I was cheating on my own blog) that I discovered this fall. I plan to blog + discuss the recipe soon, but till then my other go-to sugar cookie recipe works perfectly.
To Make the Meringue Wash:
Whisk together 2 TBS water + 2 tsp meringue powder
Brush a thin layer of the wash over the entire top of the cookie and then cover completely with sanding sugar. Shake off the excess after they dry (about 5 min.) Let Charlie demonstrate for you...
Ahh - the patience of a good mother! Charlie is a lucky little boy. Very very sweet indeed.
ReplyDeleteI am going to try this with my 3-year old - this looks doable even with my rudimentary baking/decorating skills. You had asked while back what your readers would like to see on your blog - for me this is perfect: a reminder to do something (easy) for Valentine's and a glimpse of your life well lived. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis video is hysterical! Such a cute little helper you have by your side! You've inspired me to add home videos and sugar cookie baking to my bucket list for this winter. ;)
ReplyDeleteThese look wonderful! I'm going to make them for my students! Where did you find such cute heart cutters?
ReplyDeleteThese look wonderful! I am going to make them for my third grade students! Where did you find such cute heart cutters?
ReplyDeleteI've had them for so long I don't remember... Williams Sonoma is my favorite place to buy cookie cutters, I'd check there first. Sur la Table also has lots of cute ones!!
DeleteThank you so much! I found some at Williams Sonoma. :)
DeleteThank you so much! I found some at Williams Sonoma!
DeleteWhere do you purchase sanding sugar?
ReplyDeleteLuckily, they sell it many places. Hobby Lobby always has a big selection, or any craft stores that sells baking supplies. Williams- Sonoma or Sur la Table has great options too. A favorite online source is Simply Baking Supplies on etsy. In the picture above the fine white and red is traditional sanding sugar, I also have a cookie that has a larger coarse sugar on it too. The India Tree brand is one of my favorites for all types of decorating sugars.
DeleteOh my gosh, what a cute little helper...apparently Charlie likes to go the extra mile with the meringue wash and sugar. I love this video!
ReplyDeleteI love how you mix your real life into blog posts. Sugar cookies are my weakness - I can't get enough of them!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute Tessa! I'm such a neat freak that I HATE to do cookies with my kiddo. I know...bad mom! But this...this I could do. She'll love it and I have a bunch of sanding sugar I bought a while ago that I haven't used yet. Thanks for this idea.
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