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    Home » Blog » Blog Tutorials » Themes and Occasions » Kids

    Silly Smiles Cookie Tutorial

    October 20, 2010 By Melissa Diamond 6 Comments

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    I had the idea for silly smiles a few weeks ago when we were making cookie pops--and today, we finally made them!   I think you are going to like these...

    First, you'll need to pick out a sugar cookie recipe--just google "sugar cookies that do not spread"-- the shapes become a little distorted and puffy otherwise.

    Then, make that recipe and roll out your dough!  I like to roll mine out in between two sheets of parchment paper.  Roll to about ¼" thick (thick enough for a lollipop stick to fit into).

    Move paper to a cookie sheet and cut out your shapes using a large circle cutter.  I'm only working with a little bit of dough at a time.

    Leave your dough and cut shapes on the parchment and freeze for about 5 or 10 minutes (until firm).  Now, it's time to cut your mouth shapes!

    Using the same circle cutter, I am able to cut my cookie into two different mouths---one big grin, and one pair of lips.

    I used the tip of a heart shaped cutter to help shape the upper lip.  See it there in the top left corner?  You could also just cut out that v-shape with a knife.

    Next, insert your lollipop stick and bake until slightly brown around the edges.

    Time to decorate with royal icing!  I outlined my shape with medium-stiff consistency royal icing, then flooded with thin consistency icing.  This gives those kissy lips a smooth look.  Use a toothpick to spread the icing to those hard-to-reach corners.

    Here, I am piping the lips and teeth with stiff consistency royal icing, then I flood with yellow thin consistency icing.

    I iced lots and lots of smiles today!  After they dried, I put them in a styrofoam block covered with CANDY!

    I love how these silly smiles turned out-- they would be great for children's parties--even Halloween parties!  There are endless possibilities with these--animal mouths, monster mouths, scary or gross mouths.....but one thing is for sure, the kids in your life will flip for them!  Look at my buck toothed sweetie....

    I hope that you have fun with these!  Thanks for stopping by the blog!

    -Melissa

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    1. mrsritafox October 28, 2010 at 11:22 pm

      I love your smiles! They just make me happy. I can't wait to make these!

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    2. nanacakes March 1, 2011 at 2:23 pm

      I made these for my grandson's 5th birthday at school and now the class wants them for their birthdays!! So much fun to make.

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    3. Melissa Diamond March 1, 2011 at 2:40 pm

      Great!!! I'm so happy to hear that you made them :0)

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    4. whizzbangcakes March 18, 2011 at 11:52 am

      These are fantastic, my hubbie's going to be a 'cake widower' this weekend!

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    5. nanacakes January 9, 2012 at 2:50 pm

      Melissa - just wanted you to know that over the year and now into 2012 I have made over 20 orders for silly smiles and am getting ready for another order on Wednesday. These cookies are a big hit here in Metro Detroit!! Thanks so much for letting me spread the "smiles" Donna

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    6. Melissa Diamond January 9, 2012 at 5:14 pm

      Hi Donna!! That makes me so happy!! You are officially the Silly Smiles Queen! ;0)

      Reply

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