How do I decorate gold coin cookies?

Add a touch of whimsy to your cookie jar with our Gold Coin Cookie decorating tips and tricks. Let the creativity sprinkle like gold dust!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I decorate Gold Coin Cookies. Items include: Cookies Gold food coloring Vodka or clear extract Paintbrush Additional food coloring and edible glitter (optional)

Cookies 1 batch
Gold food coloring a few drops
Vodka or clear extract 1 teaspoon
Paintbrush 1 clean brush
Additional food coloring and edible glitter (optional) as desired

Take note
Be careful not to eat all the cookies before you have a chance to decorate them!

1

Bake and Cool the Cookies

Start by following your favorite sugar cookie recipe and baking a batch of delicious cookies. Once they're baked to perfection, allow them to cool completely before moving on to the next step.

2

Prepare the Edible Gold Paint

To create the shimmering gold coins, you'll need to make some edible gold paint. In a small bowl, mix together a few drops of gold food coloring with a teaspoon of vodka or clear extract. Stir until the color is evenly distributed.

3

Paint the Coins

Using a clean paintbrush, carefully apply the gold paint to your cooled cookies. Be generous with the strokes and make sure to cover the entire surface. If you want a more intense gold color, let the first layer dry and apply a second coat.

4

Add Details

Now it's time to add some decorative details to your gold coin cookies. You can use additional food coloring to paint on intricate designs or use edible glitter to make them extra sparkly. Get creative and have fun with it!

5

Let the Cookies Dry

Allow the cookies to dry completely before handling or packaging them. This will ensure that the gold paint and any additional decorations set properly.