If you want to make some impressive-looking cookies without slaving away in the kitchen all day, here's an idea for you!
First, you'll need the cookies themselves. Cut your cookie dough using either a circle-shaped or flower-shaped cutter and bake according to the directions.
Next, grab a bag of miniature marshmallows and some colored sugar. Place the sugar (I used orange, yellow, and hot pink) in shallow bowls. Grab a scissors and cut each mini marshmallow diagonally, allowing the cut side to land in the bowl of sugar.
The sticky side that is exposed from the cutting will get covered in sugar (though you may have to dab each one in the sugar a little bit to make sure they get as covered as possible.
Each marshmallow half becomes a 'petal' and how many you need will depend on the size of your cookies.
Next, frost your cookies one at a time. I used royal icing for these particular ones and did the outline/flooding method.
Once you have a cookie covered in icing, start sticking on the marshmallow petals. I like to begin around the outside edge and work my way towards the middle, but you might find a different method you like better. Feel free to experiment! This is supposed to be fun! :)
Repeat the process, one cookie at a time, until your batch is complete. Arrange on a pretty platter and prepare to awe your friends!
Another idea for decorating cookies, is to use nuts. I had some extra sugar cookies, but no more marshmallows, so I scoured my cupboards to see what I could find. The result: slivered almonds and candy-coated sunflower seeds (from a local bulk candy shop).
For these cookies, I covered the tops in a dark chocolate ganache instead of icing. I then placed the almond "petals" around the outer edge and filled in the center space with the seeds.
Decorating cookies couldn't be easier! People will tell you how beautiful they are and you will know how simple they really are to put together! ;)
