Elevate Your Cookies With A Custom Stamp - Renee Romeo

Elevate Your Cookies With A Custom Stamp - Renee Romeo
How do you get a personalized stamp on a fondant covered sugar cookie?
A personalized stamp on a fondant covered sugar cookie is so special. Unbelievably, they are quick and easy to decorate. I recently offered to bake and decorate several batches of my best sugar cookie recipe as favors for my nephew’s wedding. I use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut the cookies, as well as the fondant. In fact, it is one in the same. Since my sugar cookie recipe spreads slightly upon baking, it makes it the perfect size for the fondant applique. Yes, these are appliqued cookies. I have not used royal icing to frost these cookies. You may even find this method of decorating easier to accomplish if your hands are shaky or you don’t have the confidence to draw patterns.
They look like old fashioned Smarties, don’t they?
If you don’t know what fondant is, here is Wikipedia’s definition: Fondant icing, also commonly referred to simply as fondant (/ˈfɒndənt/, from the French: [fɔ̃dɑ̃] About this sound listen (help·info)), is an edible icing used to decorate or sculpt cakes and pastries. It is made from sugar, water, gelatin, and glycerol. It does not have the texture of most icings; rolled fondant is akin to stiff clay, while poured fondant is a thick liquid. The word, in French, means “melting”, coming from the same root as fondue and foundry.
So,a little bit of fondant (that you can purchase at the store or make yourself), some sugar adhesive and a stamp kit are all you need. Fondant is a tasty vanilla flavored icing too. Join me as I roll, adhere and stamp almost 200 cookies for my Nephew’s wedding. These treats make wonderful wedding favors, engagement party cookies, and the list goes on… Let your imagination guide you!
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[@supanova868]

Great job!!!👏👏👏

[@ReneeRomeo]

babygirl austin, Thanks so much! Not only did they turn out like I hoped, they were a huge hit! 😃😘👍 Renee

[@caribanamusic2779]

Great Job!!!

[@ReneeRomeo]

Caribana Music, Thank you so much! They were a huge hit. Who doesn't love something tasty and neat looking? I hope you try this. It's such a fun cookie project. All the best, Renee

[@cutflower36]

Nice job on the cookies and cake.

[@ReneeRomeo]

Thank you cutflower!! So nice of you to watch and comment. I love it when when someone I know is getting married - it always gives me some sort of fun project to do! Have fun with yours as well. 😘 Renee

[@corrienahair8472]

Where’s the link for the stamps please?

[@erikazarate60]

Can you use RI as the glue?

[@leshayegary9921]

Hi Renee, How long can you keep the cookies at room temperature once you've covered the cookies in the fondant? Also once they're covered how long will they last in a cello bag? Thanks

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Le'Shaye, I would make sure to put them away at the end of the day - either in ziploc, plastic storage containers or cellophane bags because the fondant will dry out. In the case of my cookies, once I place them in cellophane bags and secure the tops, they can stay up to 3 weeks without getting stale - yes!! This makes it great if you want to get a head start on an upcoming event. If you haven't seen my sugar cookie recipe video, please check it out here: reneeromeo.com/2017/05/26/my-best-cut-out-sugar-cookies-recipe/ There is a printable Pdf of the recipe in the commentary below the video on my website www.reneeromeo.com Happy baking, Renee

[@leshayegary9921]

@@ReneeRomeo Thanks so much for your help!!! I'll definitely give your recipe a try! :)

[@ReneeRomeo]

@@leshayegary9921 Anytime Le'Shaye!! Enjoy

[@asligilanlioglu2239]

What can you use instead of the sugar glue...a drop of water?

[@ReneeRomeo]

Asli Gilanlioglu, I would mix a little bit of granular sugar into the water. It will perform more like glue. Water alone will not allow it to stick as well. Try making the consistency of the water/sugar mixture a little bit like runny Elmer's glue. It will work great! Thanks for the question! All the best, Renee

[@donnablumenberg6624]

Beautiful work! I was just wondering how much do you charge for these cookies?

[@ReneeRomeo]

Donna, Thank you! I just do these for fun so I don't know what people charge for these. I would just try and see what you think makes sense fir your time. All the best, Renee

[@CeeJayMars]

Do you have a video on how you put them in the plastic?

[@ReneeRomeo]

CeeJayMars, Unfortunately, I don't. It's been on my to-do list for quite some time. Here's my secret though: Do only 2 layers per bag, separated by a layer of wax paper. Then close the bag most of the way, insert a straw and suck out the air with your mouth. It works great!! They stay for months. I hope this helps. Keep a look out for the video in the future. I'm remodeling my kitchen right now and it seems like such a long way off... All the best, Renee

[@sarawarne1727]

Renee, do you package them immensely? To keep the fondant soft or do you let it dry over night and then package?

[@ReneeRomeo]

Excellent question Sara! I let them dry until just before bed (or about 4+ hours) before packaging. It doesn't take long to package them so this works out best for me. Have fun making these. They're always a big hit! All the best, Renee

[@M1ldet4m]

Is there a link for your fondant recipe? :)

[@ReneeRomeo]

Michala, Sorry for the late response! I don't have a link because I usually use the boxed stuff. It tastes just as good as home made. I hope I didn't hold you up on your cookie baking! Merry Christmas, Renee

[@nivianedwards6871]

I just came across your page. i went to the website to look for the stamps but there’s so much to comb through. What’s the name of the stamp and where can I purchase it?

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Nivian, Here's the link for you: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KBZ58JC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00KBZ58JC&linkCode=as2&tag=reneeromeo0f-20&linkId=9883e9dc786f8b7b4da945a48058d172 Amazon says that's it's currently unavailable. Please check back in a few days. All the best, Renee

[@krystynmonteiro5768]

Do people eat the fondant or do you tell them to peal it off?

[@ReneeRomeo]

Krystyn, The fondant is delicious. It's very vanilla-y and sweet. No need to peel. Thanks for asking because I wondered that too when I first used it. All the best, Renee

[@gloryannparrish2053]

Could this work with royal icing?

[@ReneeRomeo]

GloryAnn parrish, This is an excellent question! My answer is no because I think it will cause the royal icing to crack under the weight of the stamp. Believe it or not, I found the fondant to be a quicker process than royal icing because there's no waiting for things to dry in between steps. I really enjoyed the decorating process - I think you will too! All the best, Renee

[@IfTheOvenMittFits]

Hi! Do you know roughly the amount of fondant you used for 200 cookies please? Thank you!

[@ReneeRomeo]

If The Oven Mitt Fits, I had one smaller box to cover about 120 cookies, with some left over. You'll probably need two small boxes for 200. I hope this helps! Have fun. These are such a hit! All the best, Renee

[@IfTheOvenMittFits]

@@ReneeRomeo thanks so much!

[@ReneeRomeo]

@@IfTheOvenMittFits anytime!

[@ilovemaxinee]

How far in advance can I make these? How long will they last wrapped in the plastic?

[@ReneeRomeo]

Maxine Romualdo, You can make the cookies up to 3 months in advance if you freeze them. I place them in two layers, separated by wax paper in a zippered freezer bag. Then I suck the air out of the corner with a straw until they look vacuum-sealed. Make sure you place the bottom layer on a solid surface (like a cutting board) to avoid crumbling and freeze them. Let defrost for 2 hours before decorating. This is what I did for mine. I decorated them a week before the event and placed them in cellophane bags with a twist tie. They were just as fresh as the day I baked them. However, I saved a few bagged cookies to experiment with and I tested each one a week after, 2 weeks after, 3 weeks after and a month after the event. At three weeks they were still perfect, at a month they were only SLIGHTLY crunchy. So, if you want to make them a month ahead of time, under bake the cookies SLIGHTLY and they will be perfect for the event. All the best, Renee

[@ReneeRomeo]

Here's my sugar cookie recipe. Bake at 12 minutes or less to keep for a whole month: reneeromeo.com/2017/05/26/my-best-cut-out-sugar-cookies-recipe/ Also, hop over to my website www.reneeromeo.com for more great cookie decorating ideas in my "In The Kitchen" category...

[@amaliagiannakopoulou1163]

@@ReneeRomeo thanks for the info and tips!!!!

[@cjones0715]

Hi, where can I find the letter stamp kit.

[@ReneeRomeo]

cjones0715, Here is the link for you. Thanks for asking! Renee www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KBZ58JC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00KBZ58JC&linkCode=as2&tag=reneeromeo0f-20&linkId=9883e9dc786f8b7b4da945a48058d172

[@veronicadeleon1964]

If you don’t mind me asking how much did you sell the cookies for? Or how much would you charge per cookie? I’m making some for a sweet sixteen and want to compare my price. Thank you would appreciate the help! 😀

[@ReneeRomeo]

Veronica De Leon, I hope other viewers are willing to answer this question for you. Unfortunately, I don't sell my cookies. I just make them for friends and family. It's my therapy 😊 I have heard that others charge around $3.00 - $4.00 per cookie (that's just hearsay though). I hope this helps! Does anyone else have this information for Veronica? Wishing you good fortune! All the best, Renee

[@clraffell]

Where do you get the snap together alphabet embossers please?

[@ReneeRomeo]

onetwothree fourfive, Here is the link to the cookie stamp kit: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KBZ58JC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00KBZ58JC&linkCode=as2&tag=reneeromeo0f-20&linkId=9883e9dc786f8b7b4da945a48058d172 And... If you'd like to see more of my cookie tutorials, please check out my website www.reneeromeo,com and my In The Kitchen category here: ereneeromeo.com/category/in-the-kitchen/ All the best with your decorating adventures, Renee

[@clraffell]

@@ReneeRomeo thanks, so kind!

[@ReneeRomeo]

@@clraffell Anytime!! Have fun

[@erikazarate60]

Can these be frozen with the fondant?

[@ReneeRomeo]

erika, I have never put these in the freezer with fondant on. I freeze the cookies - up to many weeks in advance - and decorate them a couple of weeks in advance. I package them individually so that they stay fresh until the event. I would love to hear about your luck if you freeze them decorated. All the best, Renee

[@lubnazion463]

Can you please provide a link to buy the letters, thanks

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Lubna, Absolutely! Here is the link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KBZ58JC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00KBZ58JC&linkCode=as2&tag=reneeromeo0f-20&linkId=9883e9dc786f8b7b4da945a48058d172 If you'd like my BEST sugar cookie recipe too, here it is: reneeromeo.com/2017/05/26/my-best-cut-out-sugar-cookies-recipe/ The link to the recipe is in the commentary below the video but here's that too: reneeromeo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/My-Best-Cut-Out-Sugar-Cookies-Recipe.pdf Have fun making these, Renee

[@lubnazion463]

@@ReneeRomeo thanks, I will try to find them in the UK, to avoid shopping charges!

[@ReneeRomeo]

@@lubnazion463 Anytime! I know Amazon is different there. Enjoy baking during the lockdown!

[@emilymarcano6785]

Where did you purchase the letters?

[@ReneeRomeo]

Hi Emily, Here is the link for you: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KBZ58JC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00KBZ58JC&linkCode=as2&tag=reneeromeo0f-20&linkId=9883e9dc786f8b7b4da945a48058d172 Have fun! Renee

[@oneitalia2312]

Whatever they paid you for the wedding cookies wasn't enough.....whatever you charged, wasn't enough.

[@ReneeRomeo]

sue moore, I made them for my nephew's wedding so I was glad to try them out. He's a graphic designer and wanted them to look like the old fashioned 'Smarties' candies. I was happy to make them. They were delicious too. Check out my best sugar cookies recipe here: reneeromeo.com/2017/05/26/my-best-cut-out-sugar-cookies-recipe/ Your comment is so very sweet- thank you!! I'm not a pro, just someone who wants to make things that look like I am. ;) Renee