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Easy Embossed Cookies Recipe

by Kristen 49 Comments

These are some of the embossed cookies that I have made recently. The cookies are basic sugar cookies and they are iced with MMF.

Easy Embossed Cookies Recipe

I have used Patchwork Cutters: Quilting embosser for the heart cookie in the teacup and the Butterflies-Ladybirds & Bees cutter/embosser for the small round cookie.

For the pink and green heart cookies, I have just used my favorite Dresden/Veining tool from JEM. Decorated them with edible pearls and quick mini roses. They all have borders piped with royal icing.

I have a few more photos added to the cookie gallery.

Happy Caking

Louise

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  1. C Peterson

    September 10, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    These embossed cookies are amazing – the detail is so perfect!

    Reply
  2. Mattie

    May 29, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    I’m going to try to duplicate these for my Mom’s birthday. What size cookie cutter did you use? What size sugar pearls did you use (e.g., 6mm)? My cookie cutters don’t have that big, nice scalloped edge yours do. What brand was yours and/or where did you get it? I’ll look forward to hearing from you with anticipation!

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  3. Ahuva

    October 14, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    Hello,
    Beautiful cookies!
    Do you make the embossing pattern before puting the fondant on the cookie? or do you make it after attaching the fondant on the cookie?
    Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  4. Jenn@eatcakefordinner

    February 6, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    These are the prettiest sugar cookies that I have ever seen in my whole life. You are amazing. If I ever get married, I would love to serve these at my wedding!

    Reply
  5. Louise

    May 13, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    Holly wilkinson: Its rolled fondant 🙂

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  6. Holly wilkinson

    May 11, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    omg! those cookies r sooo perfect x how did u do the icing so neat ? x your obviously really talented, how did u find out how 2 do all this? x

    Reply
  7. Louise

    October 14, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Anita: You brush the cookies with a little sugar syrup to attach mmf. For a fool proof sugar cookies recipe I use https://cakejournal.com/archives/vanilla-sugar-cookies Note that the recipe is in grams so you will need to convert (find a link in the comments) Also in that post I am reffering to another cookie recipe that I know many americans is using called “No fail sugar cookies” there are a link to that recipe aswell.

    Enjoy your decorating classes.

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  8. Anita

    October 12, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    Hi Louise!
    I just first want to say, your blog is my new bible! I love it and how you give tutorials with pictures! I mean you’re a blessing!
    I start my cake decorating class & Gum paste and Fondant flower class this week… my question is this (and please forgive me in advance for asking such a silly question) How do you get the MMF to stick to the cookie? Do you use the glue that you mention in other posts or icing?
    Also do you have or know of a fool proof sugar cookie recipe? I want to keep things simple as possible but with a great taste 🙂
    Thanks in advance (cause I’m sure you will see me around a lot!)
    Anita

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  9. Louise

    January 21, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Hanita: Thank you

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  10. Hanita

    January 19, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    Your cookies are gorgeous. just what i have been looking for. thank u for sharing u r so kind.

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  11. Louise

    November 26, 2008 at 10:48 PM

    ShriNagesh & Tammy: Thank you both of you.

    Nathalie:

    I use the recipe from Peggy Porchen. Try and see this blog: https://bellnad.blogspot.com/2007/03/secret-of-sea-sugar-cookie.html

    I have not tried kakburken as I buy most of my stuff from the UK. It is a lot cheaper. These online shops are some that gives great service:

    https://www.design-a-cake.co.uk/
    https://www.apieceofcakethame.co.uk/
    https://www.squires-shop.com/landingsd.php (even if they recomend to shop at Tårtdecor, you can order from the UK site)
    https://www.sugarshack.co.uk/
    https://www.cakescookiesandcraftsshop.co.uk/

    Happy shopping 🙂

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  12. Nathalie

    November 26, 2008 at 10:40 AM

    Hi Louise, i just love your site! And really admire your work.

    i was wondering a couple of things;

    What recepie do you use for your cookies?
    Have you ever ordered anything from kakburken.se?
    And what does it cost to get things shipped from UK?? I live in sweden an just turned 18 so now i can finally order stuff from stores abroad since there isn’t any really good stores for cake supplies here in sweden

    XOXO Nathalie

    Reply
  13. Tammy

    November 25, 2008 at 1:57 AM

    THese are beautiful! I can’t wait to start dabbling into the cookie decorating world. You are so talented and your photography skills are amazing. Thanks for all your inspiration!

    Reply
  14. ShriNagesh

    November 24, 2008 at 6:16 PM

    Wow. this is the yummiest blog i’ve ever encountered. Great stuff, loads to learn. Keep up the good work 🙂

    Reply
  15. Louise

    November 24, 2008 at 1:10 AM

    Thank you all so much. xx

    Reply
  16. concy

    November 23, 2008 at 7:10 PM

    Wonderful!!! Belo mui belo!!

    Reply
  17. Sherry

    November 23, 2008 at 2:37 PM

    Such beautifully decorated cookies made me smile! Im sure all those who got to eat these were all smiles too!

    Reply
  18. Paula in Texas

    November 22, 2008 at 3:21 AM

    Absolutely wonderful!! I’ve always avoided decorating cookies because it would take too long to dry…..I think I will try my hand at these!! 🙂

    Thank you so much for sharing!!

    Reply
  19. brozy

    November 21, 2008 at 9:07 PM

    Those are lovely!

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  20. Joan E.

    November 21, 2008 at 6:19 PM

    Thank you for answering my question. Looking forward to your tutorial.

    Reply
  21. Louise

    November 21, 2008 at 11:48 AM

    Sorry for the delay of posting all your fantastic comments. But my pc is very slow and I really need to get a new one.
    Anyway thank you all so much for the lovely comments about the cookies. You are welcome to use the idea 🙂 Some of you wrote questions and here comes the answers:

    Jackie: You can get the PW cutters from here https://www.globalsugarart.com/cat.php?cid=640

    Janet Kiesler: I have used a cutter 1 size smaller than the one I used for the cookies.

    nenu: I will do it. I know I have promised long agoe.

    Joan E: I emboss before I cut it with the cookie cutters.

    Nessie: I use gel colours. And add it very sparingly.

    The cake Maker: This time I just pushed the balls into the MMF. Normally I would have placed a tiny drop of sugar glue/water.

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  22. The Cake Maker

    November 21, 2008 at 11:16 AM

    These are stunning – I love the one with the silver balls – what are they and how did you get them to stick?

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  23. kerry rowe

    November 21, 2008 at 10:45 AM

    Oh these are stunning, i want to start making cookies as well, i hope you dont mind if i use some of your ideas ? there beautiful.

    Kind regards Kerry Rowe

    Reply
  24. Yanira

    November 21, 2008 at 7:18 AM

    ” I just luv your work. I recently started baking & decorating cookies and even though I enjoy it lots, they sure are not pretty like yours. You are awesome!!”

    Reply
  25. Ahmad

    November 21, 2008 at 5:32 AM

    oh mah GAWD. LOL. They look so amazing! I just love how everything on your site is so polished and clean; all the pictures and site layout and everything. Helps keep my ocd in check. Just beautiful website design (not to mention the food :P).

    Reply
  26. sugardimples

    November 21, 2008 at 2:12 AM

    These are so beautiful. Great job as always!

    Reply
  27. Nessie

    November 21, 2008 at 1:23 AM

    You are a cookie artist! I tried making some engagement ring cookies for a friend using melted white chocolate and everyone thought they looked like lifeguard floaty rings..doh! 🙁 Must practice more! Question: How do you get the pretty pastel colours for your icing? do you use powder or gel colouring? 🙂

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  28. Tash Jeffery

    November 21, 2008 at 12:57 AM

    These are so pretty, thanks for sharing!

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  29. Kathy

    November 21, 2008 at 12:46 AM

    The cookies are so beautiful. You are so talented. I want to be like you when I grow up. LOL 🙂

    Reply
  30. Winsome

    November 20, 2008 at 11:33 PM

    I love your use of the butterfly cutters to emboss the cookies. They look fab!

    Reply
  31. Silvia

    November 20, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    WOW these cookies would be just perfect as favors for one of my brides!!!! fantastic dear! perfect and amazing job!
    Silvia

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  32. susieshomemade

    November 20, 2008 at 8:27 PM

    Just gorgeous!! Another wonderful piece of inspiration:-)

    Reply
  33. Joan E.

    November 20, 2008 at 8:25 PM

    Exquisite – so pretty and delicate. Do you emboss the MMF before or after you put it on the cookie? I have trouble doing this. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

    Reply
  34. nenu

    November 20, 2008 at 7:54 PM

    hi, Louise, as always your work is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!! I wonder if you could post a tutorial on how to make sugar cookies. I’ve tried different recipes but mine don’t come out as cute as yours. Congratulations and hope to hear from you soon! Bye.

    Reply
  35. Janet Kiesler

    November 20, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    How did you cut the MMF to just barly cover the cookies? You do such a wonderful job decorating.

    Reply
  36. julia

    November 20, 2008 at 7:49 PM

    Those are so gorgeous! They are almost too pretty to eat.

    Reply
  37. Dhanya

    November 20, 2008 at 6:27 PM

    Wow.Thant looks so pretty.

    Reply
  38. Toni

    November 20, 2008 at 6:17 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE !!!

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  39. snookydoodle

    November 20, 2008 at 5:57 PM

    wow simply beautiful 🙂

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  40. Shaaron

    November 20, 2008 at 5:52 PM

    These are just too beautiful to eat. I would feel quilty of distroying such a work of art for my own appetite.

    Reply
  41. Pink Cake Lady

    November 20, 2008 at 5:18 PM

    Oh my goodness! I love the attention to detail.
    The roses are too cute.

    Reply
  42. Mildred

    November 20, 2008 at 5:14 PM

    very classy I am going to use them for the next party of my daughter. Last year we had a party were all the little girls could come as their moms. We had so much fun.

    Reply
  43. jackie

    November 20, 2008 at 5:08 PM

    Hello Louise, the cookies are beautiful!!! do you know where can i get this quilting embosser through internet, in US…?? the site you posted is in europe
    Thanks,
    Jackie

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  44. rani

    November 20, 2008 at 5:06 PM

    PERFECT!!!

    Reply
  45. Rasmus

    November 20, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    Wow, they look fantastic! Great photography too! Nice one!

    Reply
  46. Rhonda

    November 20, 2008 at 4:15 PM

    Those are soooo adorably cute!! Thanks for the ideas!

    Reply
  47. JR

    November 20, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    Perfectly lovely cookies, Louise!

    Reply
  48. Mattie

    November 20, 2008 at 3:52 PM

    Absolutely Beautiful!!!

    Reply

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