Summer Time Cookie Tray and Pops

I really loved doing these bright fun cookie pops for a end-of-year- party for a kindergarten class.  The accompanying platter was for teacher gifts.

 Beach balls are a great beginner cookie, because they are just circles, and the white outline icing helps to cover any mistakes.

Hawaiian Shirt Cookies (and Flip Flops!)

These Hawaiian Shirt and flip-flop cookies were just for practice.  I try to make a few extras each time I make a batch of cookies so I can try new cutters, new techniques, or just to have a little relaxed decorating. The designs are actually pretty simple.  I used the wet on wet technique and made little 'donuts' with the accent color.  Then, take a tooth pick and pull the icing towards the middle of the circle in 4 points.  You can always take some towards the outside of the circle, or swirl all around the cookie (like I did on the pink shirt).