How to Make Simple Marbled Cookie Flowers and Leaves

By popular request, I bring you this week’s marbled flower and leaf video! After I posted my 3-D cookie basket and bud vase videos last year, I received numerous questions about how I made the tiny daisies and leaves that fill those cookies. And now, at long last, here’s the tutorial!
Though this video is belated (my apologies), I trust it will still some in handy - regardless of whether arranged in cookie baskets or served on their own, these cookies are a bright (and easy) addition to any springtime table.
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Gingerbread recipe: www.juliausher.com/blog/more/c...
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3-D Contoured Cookie Basket video: tinyurl.com/nnhves6
3-D Cookie Bud Vase video: tinyurl.com/pqdabn2
Daisy Cutter Set source (one of many): tinyurl.com/nymhds2
Leaf Cutter Set source (one of many): tinyurl.com/m4mr4dz
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[@pathiltz7013]

Your cookies are beautiful. Thank you for showing how to decorate them.

[@JuliaMUsher]

You are so welcome!

[@celiakropp5677]

JULIA! YOU ARE MAGNIFICENT I'm so greatful to have stumbled upon your blog & KZbin videos. I can't sleep when I try to absorb all your talents & knowledge Thank you so much for being a great mentor

[@ErasureLIVE]

I have never seen such beautifully decorated cookies in all my days, thank you for your amazing tutorials and for sharing your skills with us.

[@jillpritchard8793]

Hi Julia, I simply cannot get over the things that you do. Your talent seems to be unending. Just when I think this is as far as you can take something, you blow it out of the water with something even more amazing, that should be your name amazing Julia thank you so much for showing us how to do this craft. It truly is amazing and you make us feel like we also can be like Mini Julia's, you have certainly made me dream a lot more than I had ever expected. Thank you again, Jill

[@8sanjivv]

Hi my name is Vassen and I am from Malaysia. I like all your work. Sometimes I spend a lot of time watching your work in you tube. I am learning a lot from you. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@elfenrots1772]

I love these little flowers, they look so cheerful! It's almost mother's day, I'm going to make them for my mother in law. Thanks again!

[@adree313]

I miss the old intro! Haha. I love watching your videos. You're very articulate and pleasant to listen to :)

[@adventurousones2260]

Julia you are truly amazingly gifted and thank you for sharing your talent with us through these incredibly detailed tutorials. I have forwarded them to my little sister who is aspiring to turn her hobby into a business and this will give her so much inspiration. I can't thank you enough.

[@brianacpratt]

You are just amazing Julie! And as another commenter noted the detail is so helpful for us beginners. 95 degrees for the dehydrator - just one of the takeaways I'm greatful for. Thanks for all the inspiration!

[@sheenaghhay4116]

You can call me sweetie

[@81Malija]

amazing teacher! thanks so much for your videos! you have taught me so much. I am making boy scout cookies for a friend her son is an eagle scout... I am self teaching because I enjoy the art of decorating.... you have made me a much better! minor artistic ability combined with your educational videos.. much enjoyment for myself, family and friends! Thank you!!!

[@katherinewilson2026]

Your artistry is amazing! I could watch you all day long.

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching!

[@Carol-tq1fb]

Your cookies are beautiful, they remind of enameled jewelry pieces. Thank you for this video.

[@hjnining4240]

Dengan adanya you tube dalam pembuatan marble dan decoration cookies sy jadi bisa mengikuti model2 decoration cookies yg banyak sekali modelnya sehingga dalam waktu singkat saya bertambah ilmu dlm pembuatan marbling da decoration cookies

[@josiecat8080]

Thank you!!! I've been binge watching your beautiful work. Newbie learner here😁🙋‍♀️💖

[@JuliaMUsher]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@conniebeal6000]

Thank you! I have been working on the basket cookie for the past month and will be decorating the baskets, flowers and leaves this week! Your tutorials are the best for 3D cookies!

[@wendyhof8995]

Your videos are fantastic. Thank you for sharing! You take cookie decorating to a whole new level!!!!

[@nancywagner8034]

it was definitely the food coloring because i had to add so much in order to get the beautiful purples and blues.i ordered an americolor paste set online. maybe it will take less coloring and taste better. i love your videos so much and your really inspire me to try new techniques. you are a great teacher and make things look so easy!! thank you so much!!

[@hendmohammed7838]

This is the meaning of perfection 👍👍

[@daneekaplan4284]

So pretty....I love to watch your perfectionism on your work I am the same way and far too many tutorials these days are slopped together hot messes. It inspires me to watch you work. Maybe someday I will try to decorate a cookie again...last time it wasn't pretty. Give me paper, glitter, and ink..spray ink....and I'm happy.

[@ninac8867]

I couldn't agree more it is soooo gorgeous!

[@cance7984]

Absolutely gorgeous, Julia! I love your channel!

[@AllasYummyFood]

these are really beautiful Julia!

[@ladyjaneofdunans]

These are positively adorable, Julia. I could imagine these with pale, pink, white and lavender as well. :)

[@lenabelga5213]

You are so talented!! Thank you very much for your videos! All your creations are gorgeous! Love them all:)

[@Marla.22]

Just Beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing, been waiting for this...lol

[@mayraserna4206]

Beatiful Job ! thanks! Julia ! 💖😍

[@lisaserqui]

Thanks very much you are the best ... Love the way you teach very clear .

[@MrJazzyrojas17]

Love your videos. You are super talented!!👍

[@spaceforfreedom12]

Love your videos. 👍

[@luzbenites8869]

Maravillosos todos los trabajos que hace. Felicidades :*

[@GenericMcName]

You know, you are getting really good at editing and framing shots now! Everything just looks amazing, and not even just the cookies.

[@donaharrisburg5469]

Hi Julia! Love every aspect of this video/tutorial. As I watched, I thought my icing was too thin but then I heard you (I think) say that yours could be a little too thick. With that said, mine may still be too loose/thin. I don't have much success if my icing is on the thicker end... I love the visually appealing flowers and those leaves. I have the same leaf cutter and just stare at it. lol Mesmerized with your take on decorating leaves..

[@maryvelliivaaz2704]

hello julia, and I made these cookies were very nice, thanks for your videos

[@danznaty1462]

i love that....Very nice....Thanks very mach...

[@sayra2515]

Omg beautiful😉🌼🌸💐

[@mariannacsicsainesari7396]

Nagyon szép!

[@ghiebuar3205]

Hi julia , love your cooking vedeo and technique sooo lovely ans owesome .you are soo creative ... 🙏👏

[@tigerlilypurrr]

Hi Julia! Thank you for sharing, yet another fabulous video with us cookie crazed junkies! I've been waiting to see how you did these cookies and wondered if you were going to be doing a video on them. While on the subject, I would like to request attention to the adorable butterflies that were shown... loved to see them in a video too! On another note, I was surprised you didn't mention what and where to get these fabulous cutters used to make these cookies, nor include a link for the cutters in the description box... Could you post this info when you get a chance? Thanks!

[@mariettaolivier7748]

Thank you!!!

[@JuliaMUsher]

You're welcome!

[@tamaraplyasova]

Спасибо за очень красивые работы!!!

[@thescranline]

I could just watch your channel forever haha. It feels like it was made just for me lol. :0) Nick

[@saima143q]

You r awesome julia

[@mydearwatson2832]

***** 6yuuio

[@kyliehanna5537]

Could you tell me the recommended use by time of the decorated cookies. Love your work!!!!

[@lidijakrstic1597]

PERFEKT

[@clmclm66]

Love your videos!! Thank you! You mentioned placing in a dehydrator setting at 95 degrees farenheit. My oven has a dehydrator setting but it is at 120 degrees. Which temp would be best and for how long? I like the puffy shinny look, which is what I'm trying to achieve. Thank you so much

[@dulcecamamile9302]

Julia Usher, your my absolute idol. Thank you for your instructions, I have learned quite a lot from your videos. Do you give instructions in person? that's one class I would give anything to attend

[@cholenahumphrey7541]

The purple looks like paint!

[@awda4444]

انت فنانة وشكل الوردة خيال ❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@christineparker6745]

Hello again Julia! Love the puffed effect and think I've found a nice little inexpensive enough dehydrator with temp setting control and is bpa free. Does it have to be any specific type/style/brand/size dehydrator? Thanks again for all of your talented sharing and encouragement

[@ivonneperez5310]

Hello Julia, I just love your tutorials. I can watch you for hours. You mentioned putting the cookies in to a dehydrator, should they be completely dry before they go in, and how long should they be in for? Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent.

[@ivonneperez5310]

@@JuliaMUsher Thank you!

[@solange700]

tkankns Julia

[@mohamedawdi8828]

really amazing!!Just out of curiosity haven t u ever consider teaching online?if yes please please count me one of your future students. i m dying to learn your techniques specially that in my country we re still very primitive in this kind of decoration skills. i ve been trying to teach my self just from your demonstrations but i ve found out that one need guiding. thanks a lot for such chef d oeuvre as french says :)

[@kayriaxo2195]

but she's skilled xx

[@safeeraaliesya4303]

Hello Julia.. I just want to ask.. Do we need to bake again the royal icing (by using egg white + powder sugar) or just wait the icing hydrate by it self?

[@Heavenlyscentsybynicole]

Thanks for sharing this technique. I love it. But I'm curious to know how you store your icing while your working to prevent them from drying in the tip? And can you store icing for a day or so, or does it need to be used the same day? I'm just getting into decorating cookies. Thank you!

[@Heavenlyscentsybynicole]

+Julia M Usher but what about when you need to topcoat, outline, flood etc. you will need to have several parchment comes ready at once. I will go check out that video again. Thank you! Even though I've watched it many times. Lol. I will also read the description box too. I also bought your book so I'll check that out too but does it go into details about storing icing in your book? Thanks again!!!!!

[@kaitlynnmixon126]

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[@brittahassall-herold4427]

Hi Julie, really enjoy your videos! I must admit I am not very talented when it comes to baking and decorating anything kind of sweet & pretty. Since I have two little girls and get sweat & panic attacks when its birthday party time I would really love to learn some of those skills. One question I have watching this tutorial, how long can you keep prepared icing (which you have in your containers)?

[@imenkhanfir428]

👍😊

[@edithrodriguez8116]

This is amazing!! I am wondering, when you place the cookies in the dehydrator…for how long is it in there?…about 5 minutes? How do you know when they are ready? Again, thank you so much for your tutoring/teachings on these cookies 🤗🥰

[@JuliaMUsher]

I actually dry mine now in front of an open dehydrator, to dry them more gradually. With small cookies especially, the dehydrator can overheat the icing, causing it to puff and crack or do other weird things. So I find it's safer to dry outside of the dehydrator. I dry until it looks like the outer part of the icing has crusted (you can see it dry out and take on more of a satin finish), which can vary in time depending on the cookie size and ambient humidity. But, on average, I'd say I dry average size cookies about 20-30 minutes, about 12 inches in front of the open machine.

[@bryanleather4158]

Thanks for sharing these beautiful cookies. You mentioned using a dehydrator. What video do use use one in. I would like to see how it works. Does it dry out the cookie?

[@bryanleather4158]

***** Thanks so much for sharing. I love everything you do. You inspire me to work harder everyday. I have your books and just downloaded the App yesterday. The app is marvelous!

[@5thwife]

Where did you find/buy that what mat that you have on top of your red work surface?

[@notg5121]

As always, a brilliant tutorial. I was wondering what brand of plastic do you use to cover your containers? It seems to adhere very well to your tubs

[@Zuraneve]

Gordana W In a previous video, she said she uses Glad Press and Seal. I tried it...it's amazing!

[@danielapagliaro8025]

Julia are the cookies in this video gingerbread of chocolate? I would like a chocolate sugar cookie recipe. Do you have one in your repertoire? I have both of your books and I don't see a recipe for chocolate cookies. Thank you for all your great tutorials. Your books are beautiful as are all your cookies.

[@husnirasyidinsarbini9201]

hi julia, i was wondering, is it possible to stick the cookies vertically on tier cakes? and should i stick it with glue?

[@nancywagner8034]

i loved the look of these cookies, so i made them for my sister but when we ate them, i thought the icing tasted terrible! how do you get dark colored icing to taste good? i added almond extract but they still tasted awful. i was so excited and now ii am so disappointed. what good is a beautiful cookie that you dont want to eat? please give me your advice.

[@user-kq5li7ip9q]

that's great and adorable. .Please what's the name of colours you used thank dear

[@user-kq5li7ip9q]

+Julia M Usher thanks my dear so much

[@tt876]

+Julia ... I realize this is an older video, but I love it. I wonder, has this been tried on a larger scale? I have some 4 inch cookies I'd like to try this on for Mother's Day. Any suggestions?

[@tt876]

+Julia M Usher Thank you. I just started decorating cookies at Christmas, so I'm an 'old' newbie. I'll let you know how they turn out. :)

[@taniabernardo6744]

For me, always surprisingly every detail, but I still do no know do you want the frosting ou foundat. They are very beautiful.

[@taniabernardo6744]

Yes you got me my question.They are decorated with royal icing and iced.Thanks again for your attention.

[@SG-xr1fx]

Hi Julia, could you please tell me what brand/colour this purple is?

[@gloriarosenbaum3285]

Where do you get the molds for the necklace ?

[@user-vx5ts9dg2m]

Hi Julia, you are using natural egg white or protein powder? Thanks

[@user-pv5yh4de6f]

👍👍 ❤❤ 😂😂😂🌹🌹👏👏

[@JuliaMUsher]

:)

[@cholenahumphrey7541]

Is the border frosting made of plastic? It looks like vinyl.

[@123lilcaroline]

1st comment!

[@cholenahumphrey7541]

That always kind of hurts my teeth when I eat frosting steroids in cookies!

[@loulouabdou6258]

I speak french, dont inderstande, please the décoration is with icing sugar or chocolat, ?you can translate in french please. you are the best

[@cholenahumphrey7541]

Does your frosting have steroids in it so people want to eat more?