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Valentine letter cookies

by Louise 41 Comments

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With Valentine’s Day soon approching, the web is loaded with all sorts of sweet ideas for making that something special for your loved ones. I came up with this idea: Valentine letter cookies. That way the receiver can spell your messages by themself, a bit like scrabble πŸ™‚ The cookies are 1 7/8″ and I have used the smallest heart from the Nesting Heart Cookie Cutters from wilton.

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The cookies are decorated with pink fondant cut-out hearts. For the letter embossing, I used the Jem’s alphabet cutter set. I really like the style of the letters and they are so useable because every letter is like a little stamp so you can emboss almost everything with this set. For the last touch I brushed lustre dust on the hearts to give them a little shimmer, it just dont shows well on the photos.

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Before packing the cookies remember to let the fondant “dry” to avoid any marks on the hearts.

Happy Caking

Louise

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Comments

  1. Donna

    June 14, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Very Lovely! Can you tell me where you purchased your letters which you used for the fondant-I really like the font. Thank you!

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    • Louise

      June 15, 2012 at 8:05 AM

      They are from JEM they have a big alphabet set. Can be used as embossing and cutting πŸ™‚

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  2. Ilovealistair

    February 10, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    So cute… are the alphabet cutters plastic?

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    • Anonymous

      February 10, 2011 at 11:14 PM

      Yes, they are from JEM and works both as cutters/embossers

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  3. Annette

    March 16, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    Hi Louise, your work is amazing and I continue to read and watch in awe πŸ™‚ Keep up the great work and thank you for the tutorials, they are all amazing and take the anxiety out of trying something new!!!

    Mange Tak fra Canada πŸ˜‰

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  4. Cen

    February 24, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    Thats really lovely. πŸ™‚

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  5. Louise

    February 21, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    Hmm.. looks like one of my comments have gone missing? but to reply to all of you who have asked to the Jem cutters I can tell that they are called: Jem alphabet set and there is only this one with letters/numbers. You can buy it Global sugar art, Jemcutters.com and from many uk sites.

    Selah: for you question on lustre, sparkle and petal dust:

    For me I cant see the big difference in lustre & sparkle both makes it look nice, shimmering and glittery. Petal dust dont have a shine and when used it looks more realistic like on leaves, flowers ect.
    You can mix all with alcohol or use them dry- either way you will see a diference when using.

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  6. MM

    February 20, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    where did you get the letter embossers from

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  7. deanna

    February 17, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    What a wonderful idea for the cookies with fondant! I like it!

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  8. Louise

    February 14, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    Thank you all so much. I hope that you all have had a nice Valentine.

    I will post my cookie recipe soon Kate πŸ™‚

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  9. Danielle

    February 13, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    Im sorry! I asked a question that has already been answered. Forgive my sillines…blonde moment πŸ™‚

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  10. Danielle

    February 13, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    These are adorable (as everyone else has said) i am writing from oz (not as in the wizrad of… as in Australia) can i please ask who makes those cutters you used? Id like to look for them on the internet. Thanks again for posting this amazing idea and sharing your work with us. x

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  11. Mari CCS

    February 12, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    You always give us great baking and decorating ideas! Thanks Louise!

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  12. Melissa

    February 12, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    I LOVE those. So cute!! πŸ˜€ Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Lily

    February 12, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    you are amazing, everytime I saw your mail is in, I couldn’t wait to open it,
    you give me a lot of joy of baking even I am not good at it at moment, but I will learen from you and hopefully I will make something really good sometimes soon. keep up good work, I really admire you.

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  14. Mommy Dhe

    February 12, 2009 at 1:48 AM

    Your cookies look so lovely. i plan to make this kind of cookies for my hubby and doughter in this valentine day. May i adopt this cookies idea?
    Thanks

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  15. Rita

    February 11, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    What a neat idea!!!! You’re so smart!!!!

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  16. Kate from Oz

    February 11, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    Hey Louise, perfect as usual and a unique idea….i think my husband would eat them all before descyphering the message ha ha. Can you please let me know where i can find your cookie recipe? Im sure its here somewhere…
    Thankyou greatly.
    Kate

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  17. FantasyLand

    February 11, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    I’ve waited and waited for this posting … and you delivered (no pun intended πŸ˜‰ beyond my expectations. Thanx so much – what a fun idea!!

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  18. Kim

    February 11, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Oh how cute! You cease to amaze me. I just ordered my set at this moment! Thank you again for your fantastic blog. Yes, your blog is read about all over the world. I am writing from the UK

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  19. cakewardrobe

    February 11, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    How cute and pink!

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  20. Jeannette Chirinos Gold

    February 11, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    what a simple but perfect idea
    i love it, I will do this and give some away at my son’s school.
    i love your blog… you’re being watch all over the planet…lol
    i’m writing from VENEZUELA…

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  21. Irma

    February 11, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Your cookies l@@k lovely! I use this technique often when I spell messages on cupcakes…its a great idea. I love your tutorials , they are very helpful. You are very creative!

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  22. Rachel

    February 11, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    These are so cute! I was looking for something simple but still fun, festive, and pretty! This is it! Thanks! =:)

    Blessings!
    ~Rachel~

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  23. Dhanya

    February 11, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    These cookies looks beautiful and yummy.Thanks for the idea.

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  24. Selah

    February 11, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    I absolutely love your blog. And Katie is so right…you make everything so easy for the reader. I was wondering which Jem cutters you used? I did a google search and there seems to be many types. Also, this is on a different subject, but could you explain the difference between lustre, sparkle and petal dust? Also, do you just brush them on dry or do you have to mix them with water/alcohol?

    xo Selah

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  25. Nicole

    February 11, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    These cookies are beautiful.

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  26. Jean

    February 11, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Your cookies are adorable! It’s so creative. What did you use to attach the fondant to the cookie?

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  27. Tiffany Nash

    February 11, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Love those alphabet cutters. Ordered some today! Thanks so much!

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  28. Sandee

    February 11, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    What a wonderful idea! your cookies look beautiful! Happy Valentines! <3
    Sandee ~ Cake Thoughts

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  29. MC

    February 11, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    That’s a great idea! It looks so easy! And I like the idea of spelling a unique messaged and laying it in a pretty box!

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  30. barbie

    February 11, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    these are to cute!

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  31. Becky

    February 11, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    What an adorable idea!!! These are sooo cute.

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  32. teresa

    February 11, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    I absolutely adore these! Where do you find the Jem cutters?

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  33. Ladybug Luggage

    February 11, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    Have the sweetest VALENTINE”S!

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  34. Nila Rosa

    February 11, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    Very cute. They remind me of those message candy hearts. Cute..cute…

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  35. snookydoodle

    February 11, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    How cute !! I love these πŸ™‚

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  36. Gis

    February 11, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    woooa Lou, these look so awesome πŸ˜€
    I am hungry!!

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  37. Kathy

    February 11, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    I must add, that I also love your blog. I look forward to it. Thanks for keeping it up. I really look forward to the e-book.
    Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

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  38. Irene Likokas

    February 11, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    What an adorable idea. Thanks! I think I’ll send these to our teachers. I’m sure they will love them!

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  39. Katie

    February 11, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    I adore you’re blog!

    Your step by step tutorials have taken away some of the anxiety I originally felt towards cake decorating.

    For this, I thank you. Keep up the excellent work, your cookies are beautiful.

    Katie xox

    Reply

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