Cake! Magazine by Aust Cake Decorating Network May 2021 | Page 10

Step 2 :
Step 1 :
Roll , cut and bake your cookies as directed using your no-spread cookie dough , and cookie cutters from Custom Cookie Cutters . I roll my dough to 6mm thick . Allow to cool completely .
Rollout your fondant between two sheets of baking paper lightly dusted with cornflour ( this helps with sticky fondant and to ensure no fluff gets on the white fondant .) I roll my fondant to 3mm thick , which gives the best impression for the embossers we will be using today
Step 3 :
Lightly spray your Custom Cookie Cutters embosser with cooking oil . This will ensure your fondant doesn ’ t stick to the embosser . If you have sprayed too much , lightly dab some off with a paper towel .
Step 4 :
Emboss your fondant . Line up the cutter , and press down firmly . Give it a little wiggle to ensure the fondant has been sharply cut through . ( the cornflour will allow the fondant to slide around easily and not stick !)
Step 5 :
Carefully line up , and place the fondant on top of a cookie using a bit of water as “ glue .”
Step 6 :
Allow the fondant to dry overnight . You want to ensure your fondant is not sticky prior to painting . This will allow the paint to fully dry , once applied .
Step 7 :
Using your paint pallet , carefully pour in your medium of choice into the pots . I used vodka . Take your gel colours and drop the tiniest amount of colour into the pot . Mix with a paintbrush .
Step 8 :
Paint your cookies ! I went with the classic animal colours , but you can paint however you wish . I also added fun , metallic accents using sweet sticks metallic paint pallet .
NOTE : Oil based colours ( like colourmill ) WILL NOT mix with vodka or rose spirit ! This teqnique must be used with gel based colours , like Wilton or Americolor Gel .