Desserts for Dudes
Dudes need cookies, too! And why not beer and hot dog cookies? I think these are perfect for summer and a really fun treat for Father's Day!
A hint for using black icing, use AmeriColor Super Black food coloring. You don't need a lot and it doesn't have the "off-taste" that some other colors have.
- With black royal icing, use a #3 tip to pipe the outline of the mug, handle and foam (AmeriColor Super Black). {I used a #3 because really wanted the outline to stand out here.}
- Let dry at least 1 hour.
- Thin white and gold royal icing with water to the consistency of thick syrup (AmeriColor Bright White and Gold). Reserve some un-thinned white icing.
- Cover with a damp dish towel and let sit several minute.
- Stir with a rubber spatula to pop any air bubbles that have risen to the surface; transfer to a squeeze bottle when ready to use.
- Fill in the mug of beer in gold, using a toothpick to guide the icing into the corners. (A video of this technique is available at University of Cookie.)
- Fill in the handle and foam with white.
- Let sit at least one hour.
- With a #1 or 2 tip, add a squiggle for the foam detail in white.
- With the #3 tip, add the mug detailing in black.
- Let dry overnight.
My guys thought these were very cool.....I hope yours do, too!
I'm linking these up to TidyMom's I'm Lovin' It weekly linky party! Lots of great ideas there....
