Christmas Cookies Inspired by Starbucks
I am somewhat addicted to Starbucks. Which is a little strange considering I'm off caffeine and am lactose-intolerant. So, that's me, ordering a decaf and popping a Lactaid. Ah, middle age.
Anyhoo...that's also me in the drive-thru. Besides being off caffeine and lactose-intolerant, I'm lazy. When my sweet Mr. E doesn't pick up morning Starbucks, I'm typically hiding out in the car, checking twitter while I cruise through the drive-thru line.
BUT, every now and then...when my hair looks good...I go IN Starbucks. And that is where I saw these cute and simple holly mugs. Now, a normal person would look at them and think, "hmm...that would make a nice gift for Aunt Suzy." And crazed cookie-maker (me) looks at it and thinks, "I must make that a cookie."
Starbucks Holly Mug Cookies: you will need...
With a #2 tip, outline the square in green icing. (Forest green would be pretty here, too.)
Thin the green icing with water, a bit at a time, until it is the consistency of thick syrup. Cover with a damp dish towel and let sit several minutes.
Stir gently with a rubber spatula and transfer icings to a squeeze bottle.
Fill in the squares in green. Use a toothpick to spread to edges and pop large air bubbles.
Wait at least 1 hour.
With a #7 tip, pipe holly berries on the cookies in white icing. Use a #2 tip, outline holly leaves.
Thin the white icing with water, a bit at a time, until it is the consistency of thick syrup. Cover with a damp dish towel and let sit several minutes.
Stir gently with a rubber spatula and transfer icings to a squeeze bottle.
Fill in the leaves in white. Use a toothpick to spread to edges and pop large air bubbles.
Let dry overnight.
Time to add some sparkle!!!
Mix 1/4 tsp. meringue powder with 1/4 tsp. water. With a small paintbrush, apply to the holly. Sprinkle on the disco dust, then shake off the excess over the coffee filter. (The filter will act as a funnel to put the excess back in the container.)
Use a dry paintbrush to help remove the excess. Disco dust will get everywhere!
BUT, every now and then...when my hair looks good...I go IN Starbucks. And that is where I saw these cute and simple holly mugs. Now, a normal person would look at them and think, "hmm...that would make a nice gift for Aunt Suzy." And crazed cookie-maker (me) looks at it and thinks, "I must make that a cookie."
And I did.
Starbucks Holly Mug Cookies: you will need...
- square cookies
- royal icing, tinted with AmeriColor Leaf Green and Bright White
- disposable icing bags
- couplers and tips (#2, #7)
- squeeze bottles
- toothpicks
- meringue powder
- rainbow disco dust
- small paintbrushes
Thin the green icing with water, a bit at a time, until it is the consistency of thick syrup. Cover with a damp dish towel and let sit several minutes.
Stir gently with a rubber spatula and transfer icings to a squeeze bottle.
Wait at least 1 hour.
Thin the white icing with water, a bit at a time, until it is the consistency of thick syrup. Cover with a damp dish towel and let sit several minutes.
Stir gently with a rubber spatula and transfer icings to a squeeze bottle.
Let dry overnight.
Mix 1/4 tsp. meringue powder with 1/4 tsp. water. With a small paintbrush, apply to the holly. Sprinkle on the disco dust, then shake off the excess over the coffee filter. (The filter will act as a funnel to put the excess back in the container.)
So, thank you Starbucks....for the decaf hazelnut cappuccinos AND the inspiration! See y'all at the drive-thru!
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