The idea for this double-decker cookie was taken directly from Bridget's (Bake at 350) great idea. Take a peek at her cute double-decker cookies here, here, and here. Told ya they were cute! I'm a fan, that's for sure!
I really enjoyed watching these cookies take shape. I think the double-decker bug is catchy, and I have some ideas for more variations in the works.
The only block of time that I could find to make these cookies was when the sun went down, so unfortunately I don't have any steps photographed. I will plan better next time, and include a tutorial, but I have included the steps required to make these flag cookies:)
Double~Decker Flag Cookies
(Double-Decker cookies adapted from Bake at 350)
1. Make and bake the sugar cookies:) (I used a 3.5-inch scalloped, square cookie cutter, and a 1.5-inch star cutter for the shapes.) Let the cookies coo completely.
2. Using an edible marker(and ruler) draw a template of the stripes onto the cookie.
3. Make some royal icing. Tint some of it red, some of it blue (just enough for the stars and dots), and leave some of it white.
4. Outline the entire flag template in white royal icing (thicker consistency for outlining) with a #2 tip. Let dry for about 15 minutes.
5. Thinning the royal icing to a "fill" consistency, load up a frosting bag, and with a #3 tip, fill in every other stripe with white royal icing. Let dry for at least an hour.
6. While the white stripes dry, outline (#2 tip) and fill in the stars (#3 tip) with the blue icing. Set them aside.
7. After the white stripes have set up, fill an icing bag with the red icing("fill" consistency) and using a #3 tip, fill in the remaining alternate stripes. (Save some thicker royal icing (any color) to adhere the stars to the flags when they are completely dry.)
8. Let cookies dry completely. I let them dry overnight.
9. Apply the sugar to the stars by combining 1/4 teaspoon of meringue powder with 1/4 teaspoon water. Apply to iced stars with a small, clean paint brush. Immediately sprinkle with blue sugar and shake off excess.
10. Using the royal icing as paste, apply some to the back of the star cookies, and press them gently onto the flags.
11. With a #2 tip, apply blue royal icing dots evenly around the perimeter of the flag cookies.
12. Let dry.
Voila~Double Decker Flag cookies! Perfect for the 4th of July!
Try your own double-decker cookies. You may get hooked too!
Thanks for the cookie inspiration, Bridget!
The SprinkleBakes Book winner is: Mari!
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ice cream on top of a brownie!
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What a great idea to use the double decker cookie in these flag cookies!
ReplyDeleteSue, you never cease to amaze me! AMAZING cookies. I love them!
ReplyDeleteI love everything you do ^_*
ReplyDeleteLucky Mari!! These are just gorgeous, I agree with Sonia!
ReplyDeleteThat's so cute and patriotic Sue! :D
ReplyDeleteLove the double decker cookies! So much fun!
ReplyDeletePatriotic and oh so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteSo adorable!
ReplyDeleteAdorable as always!!
ReplyDeleteThey are way too cute! I love the double decker idea too. Your colors are so pretty. It would be fun to have those for Memorial Day!
ReplyDeleteLove them so much, Sue! nice and neat! :)
ReplyDeleteHow patriotic! Perfect for this weekend if you're having a picnic. I love the cookbook--my daughter gave it to me for Mother's Day.XOXO
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute I'm going to have to pin them to make for 4th of July!
ReplyDeleteThese are super cute Sue! Just perfect!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous, and I LOVE the photos!
ReplyDeleteOh my, these are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love these!!! Thank you for the sweet shout-out, too! They ARE addicting, huh?
ReplyDeleteAdorable cookies! Just gorgeous! I stopped by from Tasty Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute. I am very impressed with the time it must have taken you to decorate them. And scrolling through some of your blog posts, you have such adorable designs.
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to share them at a patriotic link-up party. Starts memorial day and goes through july 4th.
http://www.suzyhomemaker.net/2012/05/lets-party-patriotic-style.html
pinning :)
Oh, man... my hubby lives when the cookies go double-decker!
ReplyDeleteDouble decker cookies! Love the additional dimension of these cookies! They look very "pretty" too with the stars and stripes :D
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is that you bake the prettiest cookies ever! xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh how I love these cookies!! And the photo...well, fanastic!
ReplyDeletewow they look really amazing and very well done!
ReplyDeleteBTW, Sue--You have been chosen as the winner of my April apron--3rd Time is a Charm!!
ReplyDeleteI think of the patriotic season starting in May and lasting all summer. These are perfect cookies for the entire time. What cuties!!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to make royal icing but for some reason it is a bit intimidating to me. How "expert" of baker do you have to be to whip up a successful batch of royal icing?
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Heather, You definitely don't have to be an expert. Royal icing is very forgiving...if it's too thick, add more water, too thin, add more powdered sugar:) Just experiment until you get it right. I'm sure you would do great with it, Heather!
DeleteSuch a fun idea for 4th of July cookies. Love how easy you make them sound.
ReplyDeleteThese are so lovely!
ReplyDeleteSuch adorable cookies. Congratulations to Mari!
ReplyDeleteSue these are just incredible!! We are going to be doing a Memorial Day round-up and will definitely be featuring these on Monday. :-) Thanks so much for sharing them with us at Inspiration Friday!
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Oh my gosh!!! These look amazing! Can you do a Canada Day version? ;)
ReplyDeleteThese cookies are adorable!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winner! Love these patriotic cookies!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteI'm hosting a giveaway over at my blog and would love for you to stop by and participate.
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Looking forward to seeing you there.
These are so adorable Sue!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2012/summer-ideas/
Have a safe and fabulous holiday weekend!
So cute!!!! I love the double deckertoo!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I wanna make these!
ReplyDeleteSue! These are crazy cool! You have just been killing it in general lately with some really inspirational ideas!!!!! I'm SUCH a huge fan of yours!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and they look so good...perfect for summer. I'd love it if you would consider sharing it with our Summer Recipes linky party. We're two blogs sharing one combined linky party for double exposure.
ReplyDeleteShasta
http://intheoldroad.blogspot.com/2012/05/summer-recipes-and-all-stars-linky.html
Oh I just LOVE the doubledecker flags. Adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I would love for you to link up to The CSI Project this week. The challenge is Patriotic Projects! Hope to see you there.
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Dee, the CSI Girl
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Oh these are so fancy Sue! Double decker=double the goodness! :D
ReplyDeleteIt's so patriotic around here..I can almost smell the amber wabes of grain! The jello cookies below are fantastic, but these..WOW. I would love to try and make these for 4th of July..but shaky hands always prevail. Doesn't matter, I have to try again..they're too beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDang typos...amber WAVES of grain! lol
ReplyDeleteI really love these cookies. I like how it plays a little bit with the "stars and stripes" while still being respectful. New follower :-)
ReplyDeleteI love these!! Perfect blend of the double decker idea and the flag!! Adorable!
ReplyDeleteDo you happen to know where you got your scalloped square cutter? I've been searching for the right one and yours is lovely! Also, I love this cookie!! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMichelle, Here's the link to the page which includes the cutter ($16 square scallop) I purchased:
Deletehttp://www.coppergifts.com/cookie-cutters/pc/Basic-Shapes-c288.htm
Thanks for your comment!
these are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI saw this on a 4th of July roundup and just had to pin it. I hope you’ll share your best post of the week on my Friday Flash Blog Linky Party going on ALL weekend at The Jenny Evolution.
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I saw this on a fourth of July assembling and basically expected to stick it. I believe you'll share your best post of the week on my Friday Flash Blog Linky Party going on ALL weekend at The Jenny Evolution. you can buy pinterest followers
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