wafer paper cookies
Wafer paper cookies are cookies decorated with edible sugar sheets that have beautiful printed designs.
So I was in Michaels Craft Store the other day, and I saw THESE. Duff Cake Tattoos. (As in, Duff of Ace of Cakes, as in, designs printed on edible sheets used to cover cakes, cupcakes and cookies.) So I had to try them.
how to use edible wafer paper
I made cookies, of course. Because the tattoos are in strips about 2 1/4 inch wide, I used my handy 2 1/4 inch square fondant cutter to cut out squares of my chocolate sugar cookies. Then I just used store-bought fondant (you can also use homemade marshmallow fondant) rolled it out and cut out squares of the same size. Adhere the fondant squares to the cookie with a thin layer of frosting or royal icing or with a coat of light corn syrup. Instead of fondant, you can also flood the square cookie with white icing.
To use the tattoos, I just cut out a square the same size as my fondant topped cookie, brushed the cookie with light corn syrup (you can also use water), and pressed and smoothed the tattoo on top.
tips for working with sugar sheets
- You can use edible wafer paper (or sugar sheets) on fondant or flooded royal icing that has set very well. You can also use the sheets directly on cakes or cupcakes topped with buttercream frosting.
- Use scissors to cut the paper to the exact size you need.
- Spread the wafer paper directly on buttercream frosting that has been evened with an off-set spatula and gently smooth.
- To top fondant or set royal icing (use icing that has been flooded for best results, so you don’t see the lines of frosting), lightly brush the fondant or icing with light corn syrup and smooth the paper on top.
Sue Sparks says
I'm going to go check out my local Michael's tomorrow! Thanks for the heads up! They look great with the chocolate cookie
Anonymous says
Satin Ice is a super yummy fondant. I got a lot of rave reviews on my last cake.
Party Box Design says
omg so cute!
Beth Dunn says
That sounds like something I could handle!xoxoSc
Red30 says
I saw these at Michael's last weekend, I love the pattern and the colors, very cute!!!
cookies and cups says
Those are great! I will have to look out for those!
Chic Cookies says
OK, checked out the Satin Ice web site, and now I have to order every color and report to all! Thanks Anonymous!
Kate says
These are so fun! I saw the big posters in Michael's, but didn't know what products he was selling. I'm going to have to try. Yours turned out darling!
Michelle says
I have got to try these!
Lorie says
Those are so great!Can I just say I am hanging my head in embarrassment at the moment! I never put together that you are Edible Crafts as well! I love The Decorated Cooke and Love Edible Crafts and now I am in awe that I know you are the same person!
Chic Cookies says
It's amazing what a small world the internet can be considering it's overwhelming size! I've had people before contact me on both ends for specific things not realizing I was the same person! How funny 🙂
Anonymous says
You're welcome! I'm not sure where you are located, but if it is anywhere near Bensalem, PA – there is a cake supply distributor with a small store that you can get it from. The name of the place is Oasis. The chocolate is super yummy and taste like tootsie rolls.
Tifani says... says
Wow! I think you have inspired me to do the kinds of things that have always been stuck in my head. I can't wait to try these.
Lorraine says
It is so funny that you posted on the Cookie Tattoos because I was in Michael's just the other day and saw all of Duff's new products. I actually picked up his gel pastes just to compare and see. I am definitely going to try the tattoos now too. Thanks so much.
Wahzat Gayle says
awesome… have to get me some!
bridget {bake at 350} says
They're so pretty! I didn't see Duff's "stuff" when I went, I saw Mary Engelbreit…and I love her, too. Now that I have an icing printer, I couldn't bring myself to BUY the tattoos! 😉
Anonymous says
if you are looking for a tasty fondant, try looking up a recipe for 'Marshmallow Fondant' made of marshmallows – delicious!
Chic Cookies says
you read my mind Anonymous! I made my own marshmallow fondant and posted back in March 🙂
Janers says
How much does the kit run? 🙂
Anonymous says
I have tried Duff's fondant in brown and white. The brown taste like a tootsie roll and everyone who tasted agreed it was very tasty. The white was also good. It beats the other alternative that you can buy at Michaels which is Wilton. I use Wilton only for things that will not be eaten.