How to Decorate Lego-Themed Cookies
If you’re planning a Lego-themed party or just want to surprise a Lego fan, decorating cookies to look like those beloved bricks is a delightful way to add creativity and flavor to your event. This guide will walk you through the process of making these playful treats.
Ingredients and Tools
- Your favorite sugar cookie dough
- Royal icing in various colors
- Square and rectangle cookie cutters
- Piping bags and tips
- Food coloring (optional)
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to your cookie dough’s instructions.
- Roll out your cookie dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Using your square and rectangle cutters, cut out the cookie shapes. Try to mimic the size and shape of Lego bricks for authenticity.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake according to your recipe’s instructions.
- Once the cookies have cooled, prepare the royal icing. Divide it into bowls and color each with food coloring to match the classic Lego colors.
- Fill your piping bags with the colored icings, using different tips to outline and fill the cookies. Outline the edges first, then fill the center. Smooth out the icing with a toothpick.
- For the studs on top of the Lego bricks, either use a round piping tip to create small circles or place mini marshmallows on top before the icing sets.
- Allow the icing to set completely before arranging or packing the cookies.
Tips
- For a shiny finish, consider using a small paintbrush to apply a thin coat of corn syrup over the dried icing.
- Use edible markers to add details or personalize the bricks with names or messages.
- Experiment with different sizes and shapes of cookie cutters to create a variety of Lego pieces.
Decorating Lego-themed cookies is not only a fun activity but also a creative way to incorporate the love of Lego into your culinary crafts. Whether for a party, a gift, or just a special treat, these cookies are sure to impress and delight Lego fans of all ages.