?I love multi cutters (one press cuts multiple cookies). And, I think cookie�SETS�are super fun! So I'm so excited to share this NEW Cake and Balloons 3-in-1 multi-cutter. It makes a really cute 3-piece cookie set that fits perfectly...
?I love multi cutters (one press cuts multiple cookies). And, I think cookie�SETS are super fun! So I'm so excited to share this NEW Cake and Balloons 3-in-1 multi-cutter. It makes a really cute 3-piece cookie set that fits perfectly in the 7" window box from BRP Box Shop. It's sort of like a cookie puzzle!!�
*If you're a member of the�Flour Box Club, we just sent you a special mailing with this cutter!! Surprise! I hope this kicks off your cookie year with a sweet start!
Learn how to decorate these three cookies: the Cake Base, the Cake Banner, and the Balloons. With a simplified color palette, this cookie project is easy and fun! Check out the step-by-step video tutorial!
CLICK HERE to Download the FREE Happy Birthday graphic�that I used with Kodak Luma 150 cookie projector:
The multi-cutter is cool because one press makes all three cookies. Plus, since the cutter is 3-1, you don't have to worry about misplacing one of the shapes from the set. The size of the cutter is just over 6".
COOKIE RECIPE:�For a cookie recipe and rolling and baking video�CLICK HERE�.
Prepping the Royal Icing
For a single batch of dough, I typically�use a single batch of icing. Since I'm using a KitchenAid mixer, I made a double batch of icing and split it in half (reserving half for another project).
This cookie set has 4 icing colors using 4 gels.�
l don't measure exactly...I estimate. For a more detailed look at icing planning,�CLICK HERE�to read this helpful blog post.
ICING PLAN BY THE OUNCE (THIS IS BASED ON MAKING 6 OF EACH OF THESE 3 COOKIE DESIGNS - 18 COOKIES or 6 cookie sets)
White�- 9 oz (pipe and flood)
Sky Blue - 3 oz (pipe and flood)
Rose Pink - 5 oz (pipe and flood)
Lemon Yellow�- 3 oz (pipe and flood)
For a royal icing recipe and video�CLICK HERE�- this recipe can be doubled in a KitchenAid Mixer.
A few Extra Decorating Tips
Project Timeline
Plan ahead to enjoy the most success with your cookie project!�I break up the decorating process. It works better with my�life to do a little each day. Here is the schedule for this cookie project and estimated times on how long each phase takes.
DAY 1�
Mix Dough (30 mins), Chill Dough (2 hours inactive time), Roll and Bake (1 hour), Mix Royal Icing and Prep Icing Colors - it is helpful to make the colors the day before you decorate because the color will deepen overnight (1 hour).�
DAY 2�
Outline and Flood Cookies (1-2 hours), Allow to dry in front of fan before adding details (1 hour for standard cookies). Piping details (1.5-2 hours)�
**ALLOW COOKIES TO FULLY DRY 18-24 HOURS BEFORE PACKING. STORE IN A COOL OVEN OVER NIGHT.**
DAY 3
For tips on packing cookies,�CLICK HERE�to check out this helpful blog post with links to my favorite packing and shipping materials.�
One cookie set fits perfectly in the 7" window box.
But you can fit 4 sets (or 12 cookies) in the 14" window box from BRP box shop!
�Recreate these!
I would be so flattered if you recreated these cookies!
Be sure to tag @theflourboxshop or use hashtag #theflourbox so I can see what you create!
Common Tools in this Tutorial:�
4�Food Gels:�Rose Pink, Sky Blue, Lemon Yellow, and Bright White 8�Icing Bags 4�Tip #2 (PME or Wilton brand) 1�Tip #1 (PME or Wilton)�for piping the text 1 Tip #13 for the shell border on the cake 4�Couplers Rainbow Nonpareils Stencil Genie�(optional) Airbrush System (optional) Pink and White�Airbrush Color (optional) Small Bowl�(optional) Craft Brush (optional to mix airbrush color)Pin this post and save for later!�
More Inspiration!
I love making birthday cookies! Get inspired by these designs. A lot of these icing colors and piping techniques could be use with the new Cake and Balloons Multi-Cutter.
A fun colorful birthday cake with candles:
Primary colors are great for all birthdays:
Dripping with pink and green icing and dripping with fun:
Tons of shimmer with gold accents and a soft touch with a watercolor technique:
Can this new set have a wedding theme? I think so!
You can never go wrong with a NEON rainbow birthday theme!
Happy Decorating!
Anne
