painted cherry blossoms cookies
As promised, I’m back with some more painted cherry blossoms cookies, because you see, as a Washington DCite, I need to push the cherry blossom.
These cookies, about 2 1/2-inches across, are a bit bigger than these painted cherry blossom cookies in paper cones here, but you can follow the same instructions for fondant-topped painted cookies.
You may also use a flooded royal icing background instead of the fondant, as long as you let the icing set well, at least one day.
(Of course, you can find more how-tos for flooding and fondant and painting with food coloring in Sugarlicious. I’m just sayin’ is all.)
how to paint cookies
To make shades of pink “paint” and brown “paint,” I used Americolor Soft Gel Pastes, and I mixed a drop of water with a few drops of white and a drop or two of Electric Pink.
I mixed some white with Chocolate Brown, and I used just White.
I first used a small brush to paint the branch, then just dipped a flat brush in the paint and used it to “sponge” the colors on.
While I mourn the absence of snowman-making this mild winter, sigh, Spring isn’t so bad. Especially with painted cherry blossom cookies.
how to paint on cookies
For more cookie painting ideas, check out these snowman Oreos, these painted flower get well cookies, these pretty birdhouse cookies, or these watercolor flower cookies.
cherry blossom food ideas
For more cherry blossoms, try these cherry blossom meringues. Or make cherry blossom marshmallows.
Sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and more says
so cute, I think I may be able to dab colour on a cookie, but I bet it will look like a blob. Oh well at least they will taste great!
Cookbook Queen says
Meaghan, these are just beautiful!! Some of the prettiest cookies I’ve seen in a long time.
I lived in Washington DC for quite a few years during my childhood, walking along the Washington Mall under the cherry blossoms is one of my favorite memories.
meaghanmountford says
Ha, Sue, I’m sure it would be totally unbloblike! Kristan, if you ever come back to DC, look me up and we’ll go out for cupcakes (or, um, cocktails)!
Paula says
I’ve heard that Washington DC is absolutely beautiful during your cherry blossom season. My husband has been and one day we hope to both go back. Your cookies are gorgeous!
Sue says
Meaghan, Love all your variations on the cherry blossom theme:) They are EACH so pretty!
I went to Washington D.C. as an 11 year-old kid, but would love to return as an adult with my husband, who has never been.
Warning Sugary Goodness says
Love that these are painted and not piped.
Beautiful 🙂
MegaCrafty says
So pretty! They definitely make me think about being in DC when the trees are blooming. It’s so pretty and it’s been way too long since I’ve been during Spring.
threeblondesandatomas says
yay for spring! cherry blossoms are the quintessential icon of spring in dc! these are awesome!!
haniela says
I love cherry blossoms so much, every year I plan on vising DC for the festival and I miss it every time. These are gorgeous.
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Have a great week.
Karen @ Sugartown Sweets says
I love your painted cookies. This looks like such a fun technique..i really wan to try it! 🙂
Karen @ Sugartown Sweets says
Oooops! *want*
trisha says
These are something else Meaghan! I love how they turned out. Everyone has their paintbrush out these days…hopefully I can join the fun soon! BEAUTIFUL!
Rikki says
Wow! What a beautiful cookie. I love it [:
Michelle says
Coming over from Ali Bee’s Bake Shop. Your work is fantastic, I LOVE the cherry blossom cookies!!!!
Michelle
Ann says
These are gorgeous! I saw your book on Ali Bee’s blog & love the little lambs with the pretzel legs!
Julie @White Lights on Wednesday says
These cookies are so cool. I hadn’t ever thought to paint my cookies. Fun! I bought some gorgeous Cherry Blossom scrapbook paper yesterday and these cookies totally remind me of it. Love ’em!
Stacy says
Beautiful cookies! Love the cherry blossoms–I live in Macon, Georgia where we have a huge cherry blossom festival. Great inspiration!
meaghanmountford says
Thank you all so much for stopping by!! Ali Bee’s is the best (talk about talent!). Stacy, hopefully the cherry blossom blooms in Macon last longer than in DC!
Amie says
Love these…so simple, yet so pretty. I have never seen the cherry blossoms in DC…other than on television, but I just love when the trees start to flower, and I know Spring is close.
SheilaAtPlay says
LOVE the cherry blossoms! Its like taking two things of beauty (a blossom and a frosted cookie) and putting them together for the ultimate in pretty. Great job!