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    Home » Decorated Cookies

    Fall Cookies

    Modified: Aug 13, '23 · Published: Sep 3, '13 · By: Beth Klosterboer · Commission earned on paid or sponsored links.

    Make something artistic and beautiful with the inspiration of the falling leaves outside. These Fall Cookies are stunning and are for sure going to catch the eye of anyone as they are hungrily marching toward the dessert table. They are perfect for any Thanksgiving spread too!

    Fall Cookies

    Meaghan, from the Decorated Cookie, is an amazingly talented food artist and she is stepping in for me today.

    Hello Hungry Happenings readers! Thank you Beth for letting me stop by today. I'm a loooong time fan of the genius that is Beth. Just when I think she surely must have exhausted all of her ideas, bam! She hits me with another zinger.

    Who I am, the short version: 'Tis I, Meaghan, of the decorated cookie. I blog all about decorated treats, mostly cookies and marshmallows. And I'm especially fond of putting sweets on sticks.

    (Hi, it's Beth, I wanted to share a few of Meaghans, wonderful edible crafts with you.
    These a just a sampling of all the fun food on her site. Be sure to check it out!)

    I live in Washington DC, I have two girls, three cats, and I wrote a book last year. Sugarlicious. It includes over 50 ideas for cute and clever treats for every occasion and about a zillion tips and tricks and details on how to make the kind of thing I'm posting about today.

    It's the book I wish I had when I first started delving into the crazy world of edible writers, fondant, candy melts and other such unknowns.

    painted fall leaves cookies

    But on to cookies. Little, bite-size cookies to celebrate the upcoming season. Temperatures may still be in the 90s in DC, but my heart is with you, Fall. You and your crisp breezes. The leaves underfoot. Trading my flip-flops for my boots. Here, Fall, a treat just for you.

    These cookies are much easier to make than you might think too..

    painted fall cookies



    How to make painted cookie bites for Fall

     You will need:*

    cookie dough

     1 ½-inch circle cutter

    marshmallow fondant or store-bought, white, rolled fondant

     small paint brushes

     gel paste food coloring (red, orange, yellow and brown)

     wax paper

     light corn syrup, icing or frosting

     *Find the cookie cutter, fondant and paint brushes in the craft store.

     For food coloring, I suggest Americolor Soft Gel Pastes.

    painted fall cookies

    Step One: Bake your cookies. Prepare your favorite cut-out cookie dough, cut out 1 ½ inch circles, bake and let cool completely.

    Step Two: Cover cookies with fondant. Prepare marshmallow fondant, or use store-bought fondant. On a surface dusted with confectioner's sugar to prevent sticking, take a handful of fondant and briefly knead until easily pliable. If the fondant gets too sticky from overhandling, let it rest at room temperature, uncovered, for fifteen minutes. It shouldn't stick to your hands at all. Roll out the fondant to ¼-inch thickness and cut out one 1 ½-inch circle for each cookie.

    Adhere to the cookie with a brush of light corn syrup or a dab of icing or frosting. Use your hands to gently smooth the fondant on top of the cookie.

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    Step Three: Paint your cookies. On a piece of wax paper, squeeze a couple of drops of red, orange, yellow, and brown food coloring. Use a separate paintbrush for each color.

    Wet the paintbrush, dip in the food coloring, and paint your designs on the cookie. For lighter colors, use more drops of water. Let the cookies dry to the touch before handling them.

    TIP: For quicker-drying cookies, use vodka or clear vanilla extract in place of water. See below for tips on how to paint the stripes and leaves.

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    To paint stripes, start with yellow, dip your brush in water, then in the yellow food coloring and paint a stripe on the bottom.

    Use a new brush to paint the orange stripe, and then the red stripe.

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    To paint the leaf, use a liner brush to paint the veins as shown. Take a new brush, dip the tip in red food coloring, and dab paint along the vein. With a new brush, dip the tip in orange food coloring, and dab paint around the red. Finish with yellow around the edges.

    Happy baking and happy Fall to all! Thank you, Beth, for having me visit. -  meaghan

    Be sure to check out all of Beth's amazing Thanksgiving Recipes

    Dress up your holiday table with some cute Thanksgiving food. Your family will adore these sweet and savory Thanksgiving recipes.

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    Beth Klosterboer
    Beth Klosterboer
    Hi, I'm Beth Klosterboer, a professional chocolatier & baker, cookbook author, and event planner. I love sharing recipes for happy occasions here on Hungry Happenings. I also create easy fudge recipes to share at HowToMakeEasyFudge.com, rice krispie treat recipes at HowToMakeCerealTreats.com, and easy cookie recipes at HowToMakeEasyCookies.com
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    1. Melanie {Reasons To Skip The Housework} says

      September 12, 2013 at 5:45 am

      such pretty work! We'd love for you to come over to our newest link party over at The Inspiration Network: DELISH- a desserts only link party. Bring your desserts and let's party!!
      http://theinspiration-network.com/delish-a-desserts-only-link-party/

      Smiles,
      Melanie and Diana
      The Inspiration Network

      Reply
    2. Life With The Crust Cut Off says

      September 11, 2013 at 6:09 pm

      This looks amazing!! I love it!! I would love to invite you to link it up at our new party Lovely Ladies Linky where you link up once and get seen on 6 blogs!! Link up starts Wednesdays! http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/lovely-ladies-link-up-link-up-1/
      Hope to see you there 🙂
      Parrish @ Life With The Crust Cut Off

      Reply
    3. Hannah Evans says

      September 09, 2013 at 1:38 pm

      These look amazing, I love them! I have painted on fondant just once before, and also really loved the effect. Definitely pinning this and cannot wait t try it again with your tips 🙂 Thanks for sharing!Hannah ♫Sew Lah Tea Dough

      Reply
    4. Alicia says

      September 09, 2013 at 2:41 pm

      Wow! They look great.

      Reply
    5. Marie says

      September 09, 2013 at 1:25 pm

      Those are so beautiful! I have always wanted to try making painted cookies, but haven't done it yet. Maybe one of these days.

      Reply
    6. Jocelyn says

      September 07, 2013 at 11:06 pm

      Mmmm, these look great ! I love fall and I love cookies; I'll have to try these sometime!

      Reply
    7. Kathy Penney says

      September 07, 2013 at 9:08 pm

      These are almost too pretty to eat! Almost. 🙂 Pinned to my Fall board. I've love if you showed them off at our All Things Pretty Party. http://sparklesandastove.com/things-pretty-linky-party-24-features/

      Reply
    8. Diana - FreeStyleMama says

      September 07, 2013 at 3:46 pm

      Beautiful!

      Reply
    9. Karen @ Sugartown Sweets says

      September 05, 2013 at 2:09 am

      Always love Meaghan's crafty sweets, and these are so cute..of course. Her book "Sugarlicious" is one of my favorites!

      Reply
      • beth says

        September 05, 2013 at 1:21 pm

        Me too and her book is great!

        Reply
    10. Sue says

      September 04, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      So vibrant and pretty! Painting cookies is such a wonderful alternative to royal icing! Your cookies are a prime example:)

      Reply
      • beth says

        September 05, 2013 at 1:21 pm

        I totally agree. I don't pipe well, but I can use a paintbrush, and love Meaghan's technique.

        Reply
    11. Anonymous says

      September 03, 2013 at 7:36 pm

      I think this is something I can actually do and have it turn out okay! Great idea; thanks!

      Reply
    12. Janine Eshelbrenner says

      September 03, 2013 at 7:01 pm

      These are beautiful, Meaghan! You've inspired me to give painting cookies a try!

      Reply
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