On the Eighth Day of Crafting {Stamped Cookies}

I saw gorgeous stamped cookies awhile back and thought they were so creative and unique, and wanted to give it a try.  As usual I didn't really know what I was doing but gave it a whirl anyway ~ they didn't turn out anywhere near as lovely as these, but with a little more effort and some practice, I think they could be absolutely darling!

How pretty to present a tray of these at a holiday party, as a party favor or for a special birthday!  With the abundance of beautiful stamps available, the creative options are endless ~ names, monograms, sayings...

Apparently there are edible stamp pads, which would be ideal for this project.  I however, just spread a thin layer of food coloring gel on a plate for dipping my stamp into, and then stamped onto the cookie.  Just as with paper, it must be level otherwise the image won't transfer.  I touched up any imperfections (I had a lot:) with my edible Wilton Writing pens.  Once you have the right tools and some yummy fondant-frosted cookies, these wouldn't be hard at all and I think definitely worth the effort!

Links:  Best Rolled Cookie Cutter Recipe,  Best Rolled Sugar Cookie Recipe,

edible food colors/pens, Cavallini Birds & Nests stamp set.

"I will honor Christmas in my heart,
and try to keep it all the year."

 ~ Charles Dickens