These Amazing Watercooler Cookies Taste Like Monet in the Bank

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by Maddie for Momtastic

Here at Momtastic DIY we’re always searching for new and fun ways to spend time with our kiddos! This activity is perfect for kids of all ages who are confident with a paint brush. Best of all? When you’re finished you’ll have a ton of tasty and pretty cookies you can eat! Now let’s get started.

Supplies:

  • your favorite (homemade) sugar cookie dough 

  • nested cookie cutter set 

  • fondant rolling pin

  • parchment paper

  • 1/8" and ¼" thick dowels, 2 each

  • white fondant

  • can of white icing

  • offset spatula

  • unused paint palette

  • assorted pastry brushes OR unused craft paint brushes

  • clear vanilla extract

  • gel food coloring

  • toothpicks

  • paper towels

Instructions:

Step 1: Create your sugar cookie dough according to the recipe instructions, omitting baking powder.

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Step 2: Roll out your dough using the dowel method: on a clean surface covered with parchment paper, place a ball of dough and two ¼" dowels on ether side of it. These dowels will serve as the “guides” for the rolling pin to ensure the cookies are ¼" thick throughout. Place your rolling pin on top of the two dowels, and roll the dough out as normal. Cool your dough on a baking sheet in the fridge for 10–15 minutes, then cut the shapes out of the dough. Let the shapes cool in the fridge for another 10–15 minutes, then bake according to the recipe instructions. Set the cookies aside to cool, then store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Step 3: Roll out the fondant to 1/8" thick. Most fondant rollers come with plastic ring guides that have set thicknesses. Remove all of the rings except the 1/8" inch rings from either side of the rolling pin, and roll out the fondant as usual.

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Step 4: Cut the fondant using the same cookie cutter you used to cut the cookies. Set aside the fondant on parchment paper and allow it to air dry for an hour or two so that the top firms up.

Step 5: Turn the dried fondant shapes upside down and spread a thin layer of white icing over the back with an offset spatula. Gently flip the fondant shape over and center it on top of a sugar cookie. Cover the cookie with a small bit of parchment paper and, with the palm in your hand, rub in small, gentle circles to “glue” the shape onto the cookie. Set aside to dry.

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Step 6: While the fondant is setting, mix your food coloring watercolors. Because gel food coloring is very concentrated, you need very little for this project. Dip a toothpick into the gel food coloring to control how much is coming out, and dilute the food coloring with clear vanilla extract. (Note: Do not use water. The alcohol content in extract helps it evaporate faster in the air so your fondant and cookie won’t get soggy. 

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Step 7:  Paint the cookies as desired!  Allow to dry for up to 30 minutes after being painted, and enjoy!