popcorn cookies
As promised, part two of my “snacks for the Super Bowl” series. (Can it be called a “series” with only two?) Last time, we had pretzel cookies. This time: popcorn cookies. But just like those pretzels, these are sweet versions.
how to make “popcorn” cookies
you will need:*
cut out cookie dough
royal icing
mini circle cutter
frosting colors (black, white, yellow)
3 frosting bags
3 couplers
3 decorating tips (2 of size “3”, 1 of size “4”)
3 rubber bands
*Find the above at any craft store in the baking aisle. I used a 1 1/4-inch circle, but you can use any in the 1 to 2 inch size. You can find concentrated paste coloring in the craft store, but I use Americolor soft gel pastes food coloring (harder to find, but click the link for tips on where to buy, also available at amazon.com. Here, I used Super Black, Egg Yellow and Bright White). For tips on finding cookie decorating supplies, click here.
step one: bake your cookies
Make and chill cookie dough according to recipe. Roll out and cut out circles. Pinch the sides of the circle (towards the top, not right in the center) and flatten back in shape with fingers if needed. Bake on a parchment paper-lined tray as directed by recipe and let cool.
step two: prepare your frosting
Prepare frosting according to recipe and make three colors: black, white and light yellow. Prepare three frosting bags and fill with each color, using “3” tips for the black and yellow and a “4” tip for the white. Tie closed tightly with a rubber band.
step three: decorate your cookies
Outline shape with black frosting. Let set about 15 minutes (or by the time you outline all of the cookies). Pipe highlights with the yellow and let set. Fill the rest of the popcorn by piping with the white frosting. Let dry overnight at room temperature before packaging or handling.
Suburban Princess says
Adorable!!!
cookies and cups says
very cute! the kids would love these, especially in the popcorn bucket!
steph says
Super Cute!!
Kate says
Ok SERIOUSLY!?!? These cookies are adorable!! I can't wait to try them myself! Thanks so much for the step by step.You're terrific!
Grimmy says
really creative. and bite size. awesome.
Sue Sparks says
You never cease to amaze me!
unmacaronrose says
Cute idea! They look adorable with that popcorn box.
Marian (Sweetopia) says
How clever! Your pictures are always so well done too!! Eye-candy for sure!
Cookie is my hero! says
WOW!- Now that's something you don't come across every day! Very creative!
Pink Martini says
Unbelievabley cute!!!
Gala says
This is such a great idea!
bridget {bake at 350} says
These are adorable! Love them spilling out of the popcorn container!
Sarah-Lyn says
These are freakin' awesome!! Thanks for the tutorial too :)SL
Cakebrain says
how cute!
Stefania says
Now that is brilliant!
Sara says
So cute! I love these. 🙂
kudoskookies says
Yep, they're adorable. I've not seen the single kernels done before. I do an entire box of popcorn but am lovin these.Kudos!!!Renee of kudoskookies.com
Chic Cookies says
You are all waaay too nice to me! Just popped over to your site, Renee, very cute cookies! Oh yes, I've done the whole box before too, always a hit at my old store(and movie tix, and movie cameras and everything remotely related to popcorn. I think there is no object you can name that I've not put on a cookie! love this medium…).
Deanna says
Too cute! Thinking this would make great end of the year teacher gifts with a GC to blockbuster! 🙂
Chic Cookies says
Definitely…I've done the same thing before! (In fact, I usually give a decorated cookie whenever I give gift cards. Just adds a little extra something. And makes it personalized.)