Pea in a Pod Baby Shower Cookies
These Pea in a Pod cookies are my latest baby shower creation. Is it just me, or does there seem to be an unusually large number of baby showers happening recently? In any case, they are a great reason to try out new cookies! This shower was for my cousin, and the theme of the shower was “Sweet Pea” so my other cousin (who was hosting) wanted something related to that theme. And so here we have “Pea in a Pod” cookies, which I thought were just about the cutest thing. I love to create new designs and these were a ton of fun make. Everyone at the shower loved them and thought that they were beyond adorable.
Here is a photo my cousin sent me of the cookies as part of the place setting at the shower (they were the favors):
Step-by-Step Instructions for Pea in a Pod Baby Shower Cookies:
Step 1: Sketch out your cookie(s). I began doing this about 6 months ago and have found it very helpful for a number of reasons. First, you can play around with different designs and get an idea of what will fit on the cookies without having to waste “practice cookies”. Secondly, you can label each part of of the cookie with the color needed, so you know how many colors and how much of each you should mix up. I use a plain sketch book, trace the cookie cutter with a pencil and then go to work filling in the details.
Step 2: Make the “peas”. For these cookies, I used a regular decorating tip and pressed the bottom of it lightly into the cookies where I wanted to have the peas. I was then able to easily trace the circles for the outline.
Step 3: Outline the cookie. Using a #2 tip and the green and the skin-tone color, outline the cookies, then let them dry completely.
Step 4: Flood the cookies. With thinned royal icing, fill in all of the areas that you outlined with the appropriate colors. You should let these dry overnight before putting on the finishing details.
Step 5: Add the leaf details. With the same green that you used to pipe the outline, go back over the leaves and stem so that they are more pronounced, and add some details.
Step 6: Add the baby face details. Using edible markers and with a light touch, add the details to the baby’s mouth. Black dots for the eyes, and a pink or red heard for the mouth. Using a #1 tip, add a little curly-cue at the top of the head. Allow to dry for at least a few hours before packaging them.
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Resources:
- Sugar cookie recipe: Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies
- Tutorial: How to Decorate Cookies with Royal Icing
- Pea in a Pod cookie cutter: Purchased from CopperGifts.com
- Cookie inspiration from Bake at 350: Little Sweet Pea Cookies
My Godness, they are awesome!! I wouldn’t be able to eat them. Where did you get the cookie cutter?
Hi Katia, I got the cookie cutter at CopperGifts.com. Here is the link: http://www.coppergifts.com/productcart/pc/Pea_Pod_Cookie_Cutters_CG2720.asp
These are so adorable. I would not have the patience to do that decorating. Wish I did. Thesemare such cute cookies.
These are insanely cute! Thank you so much for the step-by-step icing instructions as well. I’m not well versed in how to do this, and so it’s so helpful to see how you do it!
These are absolutely adorable… I love them!
These are super, wow! Your creations never fail to impress. I agree that these are beyond adorable.
Just too cute! You could put two little baby faces in there if the shower was for twins :)
Oh my goodness…these cookies are the cutest!
Super cute! What a great shower favor!
i’m telling you, i want you to do the cookies for my baby shower (whenever i get pregnant and have one!) these are the most adorable shower cookies EVER!
SO cute! I don’t think I’d ever have the patience to make those cookies. :)
I’ve been waiting to see these cookies. I LOVE them. You did a fabulous job. I love pea pods:) These are perfect for a shower too! Nice work!
Too cute! Great job!
Adorable! I wish I could decorate cookies like that!
YUMMY! My friend Tiff will love these. Peas in a pod are her ‘thing.’ I’m gonna share with her!
Loving these Michelle!! So adorable!
They turned out so cute!!!
These are simply too adorable- will definitely give this recipe a try. I just love your site because you not only give the recipe and instructions, you include pictures and even links to where certain items can be purchased that you used (ie: coppergifts.com for the cookie cutter). Keep up the excellent work!
Very cute and clever cookies! :)
Aww these are just the cutest! I’d love to receive one of these!!
How adorable!! love the baby’s face. Great work Michelle!