Another peek into Julia’s second book Ultimate Cookies! These mini topiaries are made from not one, but two tasty cookies: sugar cookies for the treetops and fondant-wrapped brownies for the garden pots. Julia’s book also has a version of this
Julia’s ice cream cone tuiles join other delightful 2-D and 3-D cookies in this whimsical tablescape created for her second book Ultimate Cookies. To get Julia’s book or app, see the “RELATED PRODUCTS” links, and, to watch her tuile tutorial,
Don’t let these mini cakes fool you – they’re actually stacks of cookies from Julia’s second book Ultimate Cookies. Simply flooded with royal icing and then adorned with handmade fondant ribbons and flowers, they steal the show! For more information about Julia’s book,
These oversized lollipops from Julia’s second book Ultimate Cookies rely exclusively on the wet-on-wet marbling technique for their swirled patterns. You’ll have to get the book to learn how to replicate this special design! For more info about Ultimate Cookies (and the
This 3-D Christmas cake from Julia’s second book Ultimate Cookies is constructed exactly the same way as her pastel birthday cakes, also from that book and shown elsewhere in this gallery. A simple swapping of icing colors and embellishments –
When Julia was writing her second book Ultimate Cookies, cupcakes were all the rage, and she wanted nothing more than to give them a run for their money by creating clever cookie projects for her book. And here you see
Julia’s second book Ultimate Cookies is loaded with clever cookie projects that are relatively easy to decorate and also quite delicious. Just take these picture-perfect pendants as an example. Everything about them is edible – from the iced cookie support
Elsewhere in this gallery, you saw classically styled cookie pendants from Julia’s second book Ultimate Cookies. Well, if you’re a kid at heart, here’s a more playful version of this edible jewelry that should catch your fancy! The bright colors
Made by Julia in 2010 for the Christmas chapter in her book Ultimate Cookies, this wreath was a trendsetter that forged the way for creative cookie platters to come. Though each holly cookie is very simply outlined and flooded, it’s
Here’s another version of Julia’s Christmas wreath cookie platter that appeared in her book Ultimate Cookies. In this rendition, the “holly berries” are mini macarons, and the bow is covered with plaid wafer paper. The cookies are iced together, and
Also crafted for the Christmas chapter in Julia’s book Ultimate Cookies, these suspended mistletoe cookies make great edible party décor. The other plus: they’re super easy to put together! Simply decorate two cookies with mini leaves and white sugar beads,
A clear testament to the fact that cookies needn’t be presented on a plate! This Christmas centerpiece is a composition of three cookie projects from Julia’s second book Ultimate Cookies: macaron snowmen, larger-than-life Christmas trees, and a 3-D sleigh drawn by
Both party food and party game, this cookie puzzle, an outtake from Julia’s book Ultimate Cookies, never fails to entertain. For the best-fitting pieces, Julia cut one big cookie into several pieces while the cookie was still hot from the oven,
Another outtake from Julia’s book Ultimate Cookies, this version of her cookie puzzle project was designed with Christmas in mind. To ensure tight-fitting pieces, Julia cut one big cookie into the desired number of pieces while the cookie was still hot
How about this darling macaron snow family?! From Julia’s second book Ultimate Cookies, these snow honeys are a wonderfully innovative Christmas treat. For the recipe and project instructions, see Julia’s book in the “RELATED PRODUCTS” links.
Having contributed recipes and content to The Herb Companion for years, Julia is no novice when it comes to mixing up traditional recipes with herbs. Here, she reinvented classic panna cotta by infusing it with basil, typically used in savory
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