painted birdhouse cookies
Learn more about painting on cookies in this post on watercolor-style cookie painting, and this post on how to paint a wood grain on cookies.
I originally made these painted birdhouse cookies at the request of Cake Central Magazine, but the person making said request disappeared after I made the cookies.
And so, instead, they are shared here with you all! (Also, harumph for soliciting work from me, that I complete, and then disappearing. Time is valuable. But then, I do so love these painted cookies.)
how to make bird and birdhouse cookies
you will need:
- cookie dough
- food coloring*
- fondant
- paint brushes
- light corn syrup
- leaf cutters
- circle cutters
- birdhouse cutter
*Colors used here include Americolor gel pastes in Sky Blue, Egg Yellow, Red Red, Electric Pink, Orange, Black, Leaf Green, Electric Green, Chocolate Brown, and Bright White.
what to do:
Prepare cookie dough according to the recipe, chill, roll it out, cut out shapes, and bake the cookies. Let cool.
For the bird houses, roll out fondant and cut out bird house shapes. Adhere to the cookie with frosting or light corn syrup. For the circles, tint fondant light blue, roll out, and adhere to the circles. For the birdhouse roof, cut out a triangle of fondant.
For the birds, tint fondant in yellow, red, and pink. Use the leaf cutters to make the birds and wings. Cut out the beaks. Assemble with light corn syrup and attach to the cookies.
After the fondant has stiffened a bit, paint the designs. Squeeze a few drops of food coloring on a paper plate or on wax paper. Mix in a bit of white food coloring to give it a bit of weight. For the light brown, mix a drop of brown food coloring into white food coloring. Paint your designs and let the cookies fully dry.
mr. pineapple man says
those cookies are adorable!
Paula says
Your cookies are adorable. I love your colour choices. I think it is a shame that the magazine never replied to your email. It doesn't matter what is going on at their office, I'm sure they have people assigned to handle the submissions etc., and to keep in contact with those they have solicited for same. I'd think I'd try to get a phone number and speak to someone there. Very glad that you posted. These cookies should certainly be seen.
pulgas says
preciosas¡¡¡
VeRaY says
sooooo nice and sweet!!!
Kudos Kitchen says
Meaghan, you're darn right that these cookies deserve their day! They are just about the cutest things I've seen. Love how you photographed them in the grass too. You are one clever and talented woman! Kudos to you and your cookies!!!ReneeBTW, I stumbled your post 🙂
{Marianna} says
What a wonderful colors! I love your blog and your cookies, so sweet and funny ^___^ Hugs!
SprinkleBakes says
If they're not in there, they sure as heck should be!! Adorable!!!
notyet100 says
such cute cookies
Sue says
Gorgeous cookies! I wish I did get Cake central magazine!
Fiestecita says
Muy muy bonitas. Espectaculares para regalo. Gracias. Thanks.
Amanda says
Oh. My. Annoying. THe same thing happened to me with a foodie magazine (who shall remain nameless). I even did a phone interview with a guy in New York! Then nothing. Ever. Talk about a let down! ESPECIALLY when you did not initiate the interaction!So sorry girl. You are a rock star! ANd your cookies are the best!
Paula says
looks so colourful and delicious!have a nice time!Paula
Bea @ CancunCookies says
Adorable! Glad you posted them… they truly deserved to be seen…
bridget {bake at 350} says
Oh my goodness! That just upsets me! To not respond to your EMAIL?!? They *better* be in there! Those are ADORABLE! Utterly, utterly Adorable!(Stumbled, too!)
Jennifer says
Your cookies are adorable! That sucks that they solicited you and then didn't have the courtesy to respond to your calls and e-mails. Sounds like a lame magazine.
Linda V @ Bubble and Sweet says
I don't get the magazine so it's my good luck you decided to share these pics regardless of if they are in the mag or not. Birdie food is always so cute.
Debbie says
Thats awful that they did that to you 🙁 I hope these end up being in there, because they definitely deserve it, they are super cute!
Fiestecita says
Son preciosas esas galletas, y qué gran idea. Ya te vi las que hiciste de otoño. Link en mi blog con tus galletas. Con tu permiso. Muchas muchas gracias por tantas ideas que nos das. Love.
SweetSugarBelle says
Did you ever find out if they were? Dont hold your breath waiting for them. I have NO LOVe for Cake Central. First they banned me for something I didn't even do, and then they iginore me. Even if you do call, they don't care. I begged, LITERALLY begged. To a real person (Lorraine or Lindsey, or…) Can't tell you by looking either, because they hatefully blocked my whole URL…GRRRRRRRRRR. Dod I mention I dodnt even do anything. Not to warrent this at least. Let it be known I think very bad words about them!
Marquita says
So cute! Love the creativity in these yummy treats!~Marquitahttps://www.Facebook.com/PaintedCookies