Cookies : You will need
• Egg cookie cutters in two sizes ( The cookie cutters used for the baskets are from Custom Cookie Cutters and are 7cm and 9cm . An 8cm cutter was also used to create some extra egg-shaped cookies .)
Step 1 : Step 2 :
Prepare a rolling pin , some extra flour , your chilled dough , a palette knife and some baking paper . ( A rolling pin with guides is a great way to ensure your dough is consistently even )
Roll out your chilled dough onto a floured surface with your baking paper underneath as well as on top of your dough , to avoid the dough sticking to the rolling pin .
• Baking paper
• Baking tray
• Palette knife
• Rolling pin
Step 3 :
Use your 7cm and 9cm egg cookie cutter to cut out the required pieces needed to construct the basket . You need two sizes to make these baskets . I have used a 7 cm and 9 cm cutter available from Custom Cookie Cutters .
Steps 4 to 7 :
You will need to cut at least three egg cookies using the 9 cm cutter to create the base , the lid as well as the rings for the body of the baskets . The rings can be achieved by positioning the 7 cm cutter evenly onto the 9 cm egg shape . * You can cut multiple rings depending on how deep you want your basket to be . I have also used an 8cm cutter to create some extra easter egg cookies . Line a baking tray with baking paper and using your palette knife , carefully lift the cookies off your surface and carefully place your cookie shapes onto the tray , ensuring you leave enough space between your cookies . Place your baking tray into your oven and bake for approximately 10 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden . Once they are baked , remove from the tray immediately and place on a wire rack to allow them to cool .