Golden Valentines Decorated Cookie Collection

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It's funny.....every year I want to do both "formal" and "casual" Valentines cookies. Here's what I came up with for the fancy side of the holiday. haha

Gold always transforms a set of cookies. In fact, when my husband took some of these cookies to work (his co-workers are often the recipients of my projects), many said these were over-the-top of any I'd ever done. I don't know about that.....but I do know that when you add gold to a set, it definitely takes them to a more elegant status.

Starting the season with some golden love..... ❤️

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Polka-Dot Embossed Heart Plaque Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

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Heart with Lace Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

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Knitted Valentines Heart Decorated Sugar Cookies YouTube video HERE

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Painted Heart with Edible Clay Cut-Out Decorated Sugar Cookies YouTube video HERE

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Lacey  Circle Heart Decorated Sugar Cookies YouTube video HERE  Valentine Heart & Cameo Decorated Sugar Cookies YouTube video HERE

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Embossed Valentine Gift Tag Decorated Sugar Cookies YouTube video HERE

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Embossed Cookie Dough Valentines Decorated Cookies Blog Post HERE     Lace Embossed Valentines Heart Decorated Cookies YouTube video HERE

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Valentines Plaque Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

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NEW CookieCrazie Online Decorating Class: Valentines Cookies!

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A NEW CookieCrazie Academy Online Class has just been released:

CCA218 Valentines Cookie Class

These online classes share with you the CookieCrazie methods of decorating cookies. We'll explore all the different techniques, tips, and products used to create delightful cookies with glaze icing, molded cookie dough, thickened glaze, and edible clay.

This class features Valentine cookies decorated from start to finish.

To register for the class, go HERE. 

Sign up today!

All the details are found at www.cookiecrazie.com/classes.

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Embossed Cookie Dough Valentines Decorated Cookies

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As this Valentines season drew close, I really wanted to incorporate texture into the cookie dough before baking... to take advantage of that beautiful 3D look. Once you've rolled it into the dough and baked it, all you have to do is dust it to emphasize the impressions.

The most important part of this process is rolling the texture into the dough before baking. Here's a video (of a different project) showing how to place the texture mat face down on the dough and use the pressure of the rolling pin to make the impressions into the dough before baking it. The relevant part is at the very beginning of the video.

Once the cookies are baked and cooled, brush food coloring or dust over the surface to bring out all the details. For these Valentine cookies, I used Americolor Bright White gel for some and gold dust mixed with vodka for others.

After completing the dusting of the textures, embellish the cookies with layered patterns, mini cookies, or cut-out edible clay pieces.

The background texture really makes these cookies "pop". 

❤️

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Embossed Valentine Gift Tag Decorated Sugar Cookies YouTube video HERE        Tag Cutters found HERE

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This set shows the same mold or texture shown on two different cookies. One cookie has impressed dough before baking, and one uses a edible clay mold added on top of a plain cookie. YouTube video HERE

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Winter 2018 Decorated Cookie Collection

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Oh how I love winter!
I know that is not a popular opinion, and some may shutter to hear it, but it's the truth.
And every year, I love to make a set of cookies just to celebrate the season.
These cookies are a small snapshot into what makes me so happy about winter.
And of course, snowmen are always a big part of the mix. 💙⛄️💙

I hope you are having a cozy and wonderful winter!

❄️🌲⛄️🔥☕️⛸🎩❄️

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Lantern Decorated Cookies (Tutorial)

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Snowman with Fluffy Hat Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

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Fireplace Decorated Winter Sugar Cookies YouTube video HERE

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Lantern Decorated Cookies (Tutorial)

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Lanterns.....they are all the rage right now. It's funny how things come and go in popularity. I remember when my son and daughter-in-law got married FIVE years ago. The bridesmaid "bouquets" were lanterns. I loved the idea of something completely different than just flowers. 

So I probably shouldn't go through my house and count how many lanterns I have right now. haha There are several......most have a battery operated candles in them. I love having little "candle lights" all over the house for fall and winter. It makes everything so much more homey and cozy. :)

Here's a lantern cookie tutorial made from this cute cutter from BobbisCookiesCutters.
I've also recently purchased this lantern cutter.....so be on the look out for an alternative lantern design. Yeah!

Refer to the video and photos for this decorating tutorial.

Outline and flood the border and inset of the lantern in your choice of glaze color. Refer to a simpler drawing/clipart of a lantern to help create a more realistic outline/inset.

Allow the flood to dry for at least 30 minutes. Press a small round cutter into the base of the lantern to make the control knob seen on most lanterns. Use that impression to outline and flood a circle on top of it. Also, add detail lines from top to bottom on the lantern. (see video for details)

Outline and flood the "bulb" of the lantern with white glaze. (see photo and video)

Allow the cookie to dry overnight. 
Using a cotton swab, spread dry yellow luster dust within the "bulb" of the lantern to give it a lighted effect. (Dust found HERE)

Brush dry caramel dust lightly over the entire lantern to give it an aged-look. (Dust found HERE)

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