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Friday, February 1, 2013

Edible Photo Props!



Aren't these the sweetest?!   And they're not even 'perfect' yet, because I forgot to add the sparkling sugar before baking them!  This was just a test run, but it came out sooooo stinkin' cute that I couldn't wait to share!
 
 
Sweetheart Cookies are a Valentine's Day tradition at our house, but this year I decided to try something a little different and cut them into lips instead of hearts - mainly because I saw these awesome lip-shaped cookies at my grocery store last year that appear to be made with a cookie mold rather than a cookie cutter and look amazing!  However, they did NOT taste amazing (which my Sweetheart Cookies do and you can grab the recipe here) so I wanted to replicate them using our recipe instead.
 
Last year I was unable to find a lip-shaped cookie mold (grrrr), but my sweet MIL gave me a cookie cutter and told me to do my best.  Always good advice by the way!  I actually did find one this year, but it won't be here in time for the big day, so I started experimenting with what I had.
 

Snacks routinely 'reorganizes' my kitchen and I couldn't seem to find the rolling pin.  Talk about making do with what you have . . . . !  Anyway,  I rolled these out a bit thicker than I would have otherwise to make sure I could draw the lip line without breaking the cookie in half.
 

I baked a couple of  'test cookies' and then used a chopstick to indent the line for the lips once they came out of the oven and while they were still hot.
 

Hmmmm.  Not sure I like the cracked edges at the lip line.
 

So, on the next batch I decided to draw in the lip line before baking.
 

At some point during this process, Sheep and I decided that they reminded us of the 'Brownie Smile' photo props we made for her Bridging Ceremony last Spring, and that gave us another idea . . .


So, we added some craft sticks before baking!

 
Still some cracking at the lip line (so perhaps she's old, or smokes, or both - ha!),
but what a GREAT idea for Valentine's treats this year!
 

Packaged in some cellophane with a cute ribbon at the bottom, these are sure to be a classroom favorite - even without using the cookie mold!  The craft sticks worked great and they are flat, so I'm thinking they slide into the cookies a little easier than a round popsicle stick or paper straw, but those would probably work as well.  Use what 'cha got!


Of course now I want to find a moustache cookie cutter for the boys - and a chocolate rolled cookie recipe too!  Link in the comments if you've got a good one to share!


Happy Valentine's Day Y'all!

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    1. Thanks Mama! Working on my moustaches tonight - stay tuned for more edible props! Yum!

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  2. Way too cute!! And so is your daughter
    I'd love for you to come over and share at Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky Party.
    http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/finding-the-pretty-delicious-linky-party-3/

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    1. Sounds great! Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you'll follow me for more fun and I am heading your way now!

      Cheers!

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  3. Congrats! You are featured today on Smart School House for Whimsy Wednesday! I love your blog and this really caught my eye! The new party (along with your feature) will start very soon. Can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to this week!

    Kelly from Smart School House
    http://www.smartschoolhouse.com
    (Be sure to follow on Facebook for more features!) http://www.facebook.com/SmartSchoolHouse

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  4. Wow!! Thanks so much! We had lots of fun making these too - I love findiNg projects my kids and I can do together!

    Cheers!

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  5. Love those lips! Too cute! Thanks so much for linking up last week!
    Kim

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  6. I am featuring these cute cookie pops tomorrow on Made in a Day! Thanks for linking up!
    Kim

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    1. Kim you are so sweet! I can't wait to see 'my name in lights' - ha! Thank you so much! Have a great Valentine's Day!

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  7. Wow, this is such a great project...and your model looks like she's having fun too! Your blog is great and I'm following along on GFC so I don't miss your next adventure! I'm hosting a loving valentine's day party and I'd love for you to join in!

    http://4you-withlove.blogspot.com/2013/02/loving-valentines-day-party-link-up.html

    Happy Thursday!

    Marilyn

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  8. Very, very cute! I'm sure they are much more delicious than those wax lips I used to eat at a kid too! :) haha You are a 'Featured Favorite' this week on Saturday Show & Tell on Cheerios and Lattes! Thanks for sharing this last week; we can't wait to see what you've been up to this week! Have a great weekend and Happy Early Valentine's Day! :)
    Mackenzie :)

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    1. Thanks Rollins!

      I love your blog so it's especially fun to be featured! Smooch all those stinky boys at your house on Valentine's and come back for a girl fix any time!

      Rollins!

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