Confirmation Cookies . . .

There is something so sweet about a dove cookie.  Maybe it's the occasions they represent?  I've made them before for a baptism.  A friend's son is getting confirmed this week and these are for his confirmation class.





I really love the way the personalized ones came out. I think everyone likes to see their name on a cookie, don't you?





Wanna make 'em for a special occasion of your own?



Here's what you need:

• royal icing in white, green and yellow (Americolor Bright White, Leaf Green and Egg Yellow)


• tips: #2 and #1


• disposable icing bags


• squeeze bottle


• toothpicks


• oh, and dove cookies! The cutter is from Sur La Table.

 

Using a  #2 tip, outline the cookie in white royal icing. 



Thin the white icing (reserve a bit for later) with water, a little at a time, until it is the consistency of thick syrup.  Cover with a damp dishtowel and let sit several minutes.



Stir gently with a rubber spatula to pop any large air bubbles that have formed. Transfer to a squeeze bottle.



Fill in the outlined cookie with the flood icing.  Use a toothpick to spread into sides and corners.



Let sit 1 hour.



 

With the reserved white icing and #1 tip, add detail on wings, tail and add an eye.   Personalize, if you want.





Using another #2 tip, pipe the branch in leaf green.





With a #1 or 2 tip, pipe yellow flowers on the branches.



Let dry overnight before packaging.

Happy Confirmation, Matthew. :)