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Painted Fondant Cookies: Egg Decorating Tech

Painted Fondant Egg Cookies
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Decorate egg cookies with painted fondant.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 3-4 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for royal icing)
  • 1 pound white rolled fondant
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for dusting)
  • Assorted edible food gels
  • 1 tablespoon clear vanilla extract or edible alcohol
  • Small, clean, food-safe paintbrushes

    • Instructions

  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color (about 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer). Beat in the large egg and pure vanilla extract until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
  • Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten each into a disc, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 days. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use an egg-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes, carefully transferring them to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about an inch between each cookie. Re-roll any scraps, chill briefly if warm, and cut out more shapes until all dough is used.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Ensure they are entirely cool before decorating.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar, meringue powder, and clear vanilla extract. Gradually add water, one teaspoon at a time, mixing on low speed with an electric mixer until a smooth, thick, spreadable consistency is achieved (like honey or slightly thicker). If too thick, add more water; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
  • Lightly dust a clean work surface with cornstarch. Knead white rolled fondant gently until pliable and smooth. Roll the fondant out to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use the same egg-shaped cookie cutter to cut corresponding fondant shapes for each cookie. Spread a thin, even layer of royal icing onto the top of a cooled sugar cookie. Carefully pick up a fondant egg and gently place it squarely on top of the iced cookie, lightly smoothing down the edges to ensure full adhesion. Repeat for all cookies. Let them sit for about 20-30 minutes for the royal icing to set and the fondant to bond securely.
  • Dilute your edible food gel colors with a few drops of clear vanilla extract or edible alcohol to create your "paints." Use small, clean, food-safe paintbrushes to meticulously paint designs, patterns, or scenes onto your fondant eggs. Let the painted cookies dry completely before stacking or packaging (this can take an hour or more depending on how much paint is used).

    • Notes

    Get ready to hatch some serious deliciousness with these Painted Fondant Egg Cookies! They’re edible works of art, each a mini masterpiece begging to be admired before it’s devoured. Imagine a perfectly buttery, soft-baked sugar cookie, meticulously cut into an egg shape, then adorned with a smooth, sweet layer of fondant, and finally, brought to life with vibrant, food-safe paints. Each bite offers a delightful contrast: the tender crumble of the cookie beneath the delicate sweetness of the fondant, all coming together in a festive, flavor-packed treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. They’re sure to be the star of any spring celebration, a delightful surprise for friends and family, and an absolute joy to create.

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