Simple Seahorse Cookies
A few months ago a sweet cookie friend emailed me and asked me for a how-to on simple seahorse cookies. It took twice as long as I planned to get it done of course, but finally, here they are. This is for you Susie!
To make these cookies you will need:
- light blue piping icing
- medium blue flood icing {I mixed navy and delphinium blue}
- disco dust {rainbow or baby blue}
Begin by using a #2 tip to outline the cookie in light blue. For a more realistic look, make a wave pattern as you outline {the same way you probably drew water as a kid}. Once the cookie has been outlined, fill with medium blue icing.
While the flood icing is wet, sprinkle with disco dust. I used baby blue, but if you aren’t down for investing a ton of money into random shades, go with rainbow. It works for everything. If you’re not digging disco dust at all {food safety issues which we’ll talk more about in the future} skip it altogether.
Let the icing dry for a bit and then pipe on the details with #1.5 tip. This might seem a little scary but if you break it down into sections, it’s pretty easy. Start by making a line down the back of the seahorse, then another toward the front like I did below. Finally, connect the three, once again using a wave pattern and that’s all there is to it.
Once the body is piped, give the seahorse a little jawline and eye.
To finish up, use a 101 ruffle tip to add a sweet little fin. I took a bazillion pictures of this, but in the end I decided you’re better off watching Ali’s ruffle tutorial for help with this step.
Let them dry completely and you have a simple, yet elegant seahorse cookie.
I mixed mine with a few starfish and sand dollars for visual interest, but these are beautiful on their own.
I hope everyone has had a safe relaxing weekend! See you back here soon!