Bench Scraper to Make Cookies? YES!

I know the title of the post may seem a little weird to you but, it is something that I want to share. I have noticed that lately that I use my bench scrapper a lot to cut cookie dough when I want a nice straight edge or a specific size square or rectangle that I don’t have a cutter for.

Use a Bench Scraper to cut a nice straight edige for cookies via thebearfootbaker.comNot only does a bench scraper cut nice straight edges, it also has a ruler on the edge to help make your cuts the same size.

Super Cute Christmas Wreath Cookies via thebearfootbaker.comLast week I made these cookies and I wanted a bow to place on the Christmas Wreath but, all my bows were really small. So what did I do? I grabbed my handy dandy bench scraper and a few cutters and made my own.

Supplies for Bow Cookies Made with a Bench Scraper:

Bench Scraper
Ateco Tear Drop Cutter
Circle Cutter
You can use whatever icing color you want. If you want a deep red bow, mix a drop of brown to your red icing.

Use a Bench Scraper to cut a nice straight edige for cookies by thebearfootbaker.comDepending on what size bow you want, cut 2 rectangles with the bench scraper. If you want, you can make them a little skinnier at the top. Then, cut a “v” shape in the bottom.

Use a Bench Scraper to cut a nice straight edige for cookies with thebearfootbaker.comI normally don’t buy sets of cutters. I don’t know why but, I usually pick individual ones I need. One day, I needed a tear drop shape to make these cookies and the only thing I could find was in this set. I really didn’t want to spend the money for the entire set but, since it was the only tear drop cutters I could find I bought them. I am glad I did because I use them all the time.

To make the top of the bow, cut 2 teardrop shapes with the Ateco Tear Drop Cutter and one circle that fits the size of the bow you want. Peace them together and bake.

Use a Bench Scraper to cut a nice straight edige for cookies with thebearfootbaker.com

  • Outline the sections of the bow and flood the tails and the inside of the bow.
  • Then, if you want to use an airbrush gun, shade the edges with warm brown airbrush gun color.
  • Let it dry for about 30 minutes.

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  • Next, flood the loops of the bow and let it dry for about 30 minutes.
  • Then, flood the center of the bow.

Use a Bench Scraper to cut a straight edige for cookies www.thebearfootbaker.comAirbrush the center and loops with the warm brown airbrush gun color. Make a little line on each of the loops.

If you want information on airbrushing cookies, this video and this tutorial might help.

Baby Geek Cookies via thebearfootbaker.comDo you remember these cookies? I used the bench scraper to make the rectangle for the MILK elements blocks. It works great for squares, rectangles or just a good straight line. I hope this tip helps you.

Bear hugs,

Lisa