How do I add edible gold accents to my embellished cookies?

Make your cookies shine like gold with our easy guide to adding 'edible gold accents' to your embellished creations. Get ready for golden moments!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I add edible gold accents to my embellished cookies. Items include: Embellished cookies Edible gold leaf sheets Clean and dry paintbrush Small bowl

Embellished cookies however many you want to decorate
Edible gold leaf sheets as needed
Clean and dry paintbrush 1
Small bowl 1

Take note
Handle the edible gold with care as it is delicate and can be quite pricey. Also, make sure to read the instructions on the edible gold packaging for any additional safety precautions.

1

Gather your materials

First, gather all the necessary items for this golden adventure. You'll need embellished cookies (fully decorated and dried), edible gold leaf sheets, a clean and dry paintbrush (preferably with soft bristles), and a small bowl to hold the gold leaf.

2

Prepare the gold leaf

Handle the edible gold leaf with utmost care. Start by tearing a small piece of gold leaf and gently placing it into the bowl. Remember, gold is delicate, just like your heart when watching a sad movie!

3

Apply the gold leaf

Using the clean and dry brush, gently pick up a piece of gold leaf from the bowl and apply it to the area you want to accentuate on your cookie. Imagine you're an artist delicately painting a masterpiece, but instead, you're just making a cookie fabulous!

4

Smooth it out

To ensure a smooth and even application, lightly tap the gold leaf with the brush, pressing it onto the cookie surface. Be gentle, we don't want the gold leaf flying off like a magician's disappearing act!

5

Repeat and admire

Continue applying and smoothing out the gold leaf until you've achieved your desired level of golden elegance. Step back, take a moment to appreciate your shimmering creation, and give yourself a pat on the back!