Saturday, October 17, 2009

Friends with skills




My friend Megan came over yesterday and showed a group of us how to make fondant and work with it. It was so fun. It was marshmallow fondant so it actually even tasted pretty good, unlike regular fondant. It felt really nice to focus on some creativity - like I could actually feel the rusty wheels in my brain turning. Although I was thinking that it wasn't too hard and seemed pretty manageable, I realized it took me a few hours to make like 10 cookies! It was the creative process that was the holdup I think. And screaming kids. But anyhow, wouldn't a plate of these make you happy?!



21 comments:

Unknown said...

FUN!! That is one of my next goals-learning how to use fondant. Which recipe did you use? Wish I was there doing that with you, screaming kids and all.

Heather said...

So cute. Alright Jen, now teach me what you learned! Love it!

AnnaMarie said...

Those are awesome!

Anonymous said...

How beautiful! And cheerful!

xoxoGrammy

Aloha_Misty said...

Those turned out BEAUTIFUL& unique! I might have to look into decorating with fondant. Thank you for your kind words on my last post. I have always loved your dad & am sure he was there!

lindsy said...

wow, yum! send some my way!

Jenilee said...

Way cute. Almost too good to eat!

Krista said...

so cute Jen...sounds like fun!

Anonymous said...

Those DO make me happy! I would rather look at them than eat them! Thanks for sharing your eye candy. :)

Anonymous said...

PLEASE PASS THE AWESOME ISOM COOIES.

Chadlee said...

They're gorgeous!

Chadlee said...

What's the recipe for marshmallow fondant?

SuburbiaMom said...

I feel so happy looking at those cookies! Good job!

Anonymous said...

THE AWESOME ISOM COOKIES! THAT'S GREAT!

In the past few weeks I made the Peanut Butter and Jam cookies in last month's Martha Stuart magazine. They were a great hit - twice - and even pretty to look at, but not nearly as great as these.

xoxocyh

Melanie said...

so cute! Im telling you with the cupcakes you have made and now these cookies, Im thinkn you could have a little business once those kids grow up a little.

Ty and Trista Swartzlander said...

Too bad I missed out on that activity. That looks like a blast but maybe my three more screaming kids just might have put that over into the not so fun category. Those cookies are beautiful. Hope you're doing well.

LuAnn said...

Wow those are beautiful. I still think the marshmallow fondant is nasty. But beautiful and so easy to work with! Nice work.

The Freemans said...

Wow what talent....you should totally keep her around hahaha....Hope all is well!

Kimi said...

Those cookies make me mad. They look so tasty, but butter is too freaking expensive here, so I only make cookies once or twice a year.

Anonymous said...

I'm glad you know how to make them now so you can make them for me when you come to Utah!
Zac

Anonymous said...

I love the cookies and wish you could make them for my Activity Days! I do remember that you made those darling cookies when Carter was born. In fact, I think you were home working on them and almost missed the delivery! They sure were cute!!! But these are AMZAING! Can't wait to hear about your trip to CA. I am thinking you have the redeye tonight! Hope you had a wonderful time!!! Hope the sitters survived!!!!! They are angels!!!!

Julie