It was so satisfying to see my new Eddie Edible Ink Printer printing directly onto my royal iced cookie! In the past I’ve used frosting sheets and adhered them with clear corn syrup (here’s an example), and although the effect is also lovely, the process can be tedious with the sticky corn syrup. It also ... Read More about {Video} Edible Ink Printer Merge Mansion Cookies The post {Video} Edible Ink Printer Merge Mansion Cookies first appeared on Sweetopia ..read more

Teeny tiny googly eye cookies! It’s an idea I have had on my “cookie to-make” list for almost 10 .years, and I’ve finally gotten around to making them. These “Owl only have eyes for you” cookies are only about the size of a teaspoon and are definitely whimsical and fun for Valentine’s Day or any ... Read More about {Video} How to Make Googly Eye Decorated Cookies (Valentine Owl Cookies) The post {Video} How to Make Googly Eye Decorated Cookies (Valentine Owl Cookies) first appeared on Sweetopia ..read more

Buttery sweet sugar cookie sandwiches, filled with ruby red delicious strawberry coulis and topped with a dusting of icing sugar. So delicious and just in time for Valentine’s day! I made strawberry coulis (puréed and strained cooked strawberries) as the filling, but you can use any kind of jam or a spread as a filling ... Read More about Sweetheart Sugar Cookie Recipe The post Sweetheart Sugar Cookie Recipe first appeared on Sweetopia ..read more

Winter blizzards are hitting this area, which means I’m snowed in… with more time to bake! I spent some of my snow day yesterday making three batches of cookies. Here’s the second – Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies! So delicious and perfect as little Christmas cookie gifts. They hold nicely in cellophane bags tied with ribbon ... Read More about Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies The post Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies first appeared on Sweetopia ..read more

Festive, fun and easy to make – these chocolate sugar cookies with a holiday twist are definitely a crowd pleaser. Perfect on their own (some people say they have a brownie-like taste), the holiday cookie cutter shapes are adorable and don’t need any decoration, but, pair with vanilla royal icing, sprinkles, or melted chocolate for ... Read More about Holiday Chocolate Sugar Cookie Recipe {Rollout Cookies} The post Holiday Chocolate Sugar Cookie Recipe {Rollout Cookies} first appeared on Sweetopia ..read more

This year’s house is a bit of a departure from my usual pastel color scheme and whimsical style. I’m not exactly sure what style this would be, it is still definitely whimsical, but with a tiny bit of influence from Parisian Haussmann style apartments and French row house architecture. The color scheme and wrought iron ... Read More about Making a Gingerbread House from Scratch (Building tips, recipes, templates and more). The post Making a Gingerbread House from Scratch (Building tips, recipes, templates and more). first appeared on Sweetopia ..read more

This one will be short and sweet, a little sneak peek of the gingerbread house video I’m working on, as well as a bit about the equipment I use to film. Arkon Mounts Besides the Clamp Stand for my DSLR camera (clamped to the table in the photo above), I use the Remarkable Creators Phone ... Read More about Video Tutorial Equipment and Gingerbread House Sneak Peek The post Video Tutorial Equipment and Gingerbread House Sneak Peek first appeared on Sweetopia ..read more

Cookies seem to be an integral part of holiday festivities, so I’ve rounded up 10 holiday cookie recipes that are my go-tos. Although decorated ones add an extra special touch, there isn’t always time to decorate, so these ones are delicious on their own too! There’s something so cosy about baking in the winter time, ... Read More about 10 Holiday Cookie Recipes The post 10 Holiday Cookie Recipes first appeared on Sweetopia ..read more

A Bundt cake is probably one of the easiest cakes to make, but just because it’s easy to make, doesn’t mean it can’t be a show stopper. Having a beautiful pan, like this gorgeous pan from Williams Sonoma and the perfect recipe is all you need. Today I’m sharing a favorite for the holidays, a ... Read More about Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Vanilla Glaze The post Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Vanilla Glaze first appeared on Sweetopia ..read more

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to share a little bit of Christmas character cuteness in a little how-to video of these adorable cookies. If you’re here for the video, I’ll post it right off the bat, but if you’d like some more details about these, such as recipes, design source, tools and ... Read More about {Video} Christmas Cookies The post {Video} Christmas Cookies first appeared on Sweetopia ..read more