How to Make these Fun and Fabulous Flag Cookies
A few weeks ago I decided to make flag cookies for July 4th and I wanted to use a fun cookie cutter to make them so I called my friend Tracy at Whisked Away Cutters. I told her I wanted to order some cutters and I explained what I had in mind. The more we talked, the more the design morphed into something way better than what I had in mind. Tracy designed a wavy cutter and a new wonky star and I love them.
These cutters are perfect and they fit together like a puzzle to create a super cute flag platter. You can make several flags in different sizes, or stack them, or cover a table with one giant flag cookie that will make a very unique cookie display on the 4th of July. To make them, all you have to do is pipe the outline and flood them. Seriously, Tracy couldn’t have made a better cutter for us. Thanks, Tracy!
Supplies for Flag Cookies:
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The Flag, Beach Towel and Wave Shaped Cutter Cutter-by Whisked Away CuttersÂ
Wonky Star Cookie Cutters– Whisked Away Cutters
15 Second Royal Icing in the Following Colors in a Piping Bag fitted with a #2 tip:
- Red
- White
- Blue
Sugar Cookie Recipes
Royal Icing Recipe
Flag Cookie Tutorial:
For this project, I used the 2 3/4″ star cookie cutter and the 2 1/2″ wave cutter. I honestly think any size you use would make a pretty platter but I just liked the size of that one and thought it would work well in my photos.
To begin, bake some sugar cookies and let them cool off.
Then, outline and flood half of the wavy cookies with white and half of them with red icing.
Let them dry completely.
Repeat the steps for the star cookies. I made several in red, white, and blue to place beside the flag cookies on my display table. That cute little wonky star can be turned different ways to make different shaped stars that will add some fun to your platter.
I found this amazing picture on the web and I had to share it. It’s amazing and screams “America” to me. I could look at all day. Check out those amazing eyes! (Source)
If you are looking for a simple cutter and a fun design for a patriotic holiday, you should try these cutters. The star and the wave will make your simple design a unique cookie platter that everyone will love. I can’t wait to see what you all make with them.
If you want to make a platter of flag cookies with an aged look, here is the How to Distress Sugar Cookies for an Aged Look. There is a video that will show you exactly what to do.
More Patriotic Cookies and Treats:
Flag Cookie
Patriotic Cupcakes with
Patriotic Rosette Cookies
Blueberry Pies for the 4th of July
Bear hugs,
Very nice work! Tell me, please, how do you make such a beautiful red color?
Hi Ekaterina,
I use Wilton “No-Taste Red” food gel color. I add it to the icing until I get the color of red I like, but remember, the color will continue to develope (and get darker) after it is mixed. So I usually make the red a little lighter than I want so it will end up perfect.
Thank you very much for your reply. I will try this food gel color. Thank you for your blog and advice!
Love these – you have the best ideas and I love whisked away cutters.
Thanks Kim! Tracy has some great cutters. Love her designs!
These truly are fun and fabulous – I can imagine you and Tracy discussing the design and loving the result!
They say two heads are better than one and this time, I got to see it first hand. lol Love the way the cutters turned out!
This is such a fabulous interpretation of a cookie platter for a patriotic holiday, Lisa. So simple, yet so much impact! Fabulous!
Thanks Gail! I wanted to make a platter of outlined and flooded cookies that would be super easy for anyone with any skill level to make. I am so glad Tracy helped with the design. 🙂
Lisa – which size of cutters did you use?
Thanks
I used the 2 3/4″ star cutter and the 2 1/2″ wave cutter. I really do need to get better at adding the size cutter I use. I am not used to people offering us different sizes. 🙂
Love this! Simply fabulous!
Well thank you so much Christina! 🙂
Love the flag. I am going to order these cutters. Can you let us know which sizes you used? Thanks.
Hi Kathy,
I used the 2 3/4″ star cutter and the 2 1/2″ wave cutter. Sorry I didn’t add that to the post but it is added now. Hope you enjoy your cutters! 🙂
Put to great minds together, and what do you get? Perfection! I love the simplicity of this platter design. You and Tracy did an awesome job.
Oops! * Two great minds 😉
Thanks Isabelle! I like when plans work out. 😉
I`m again very impressed of you! The recipe looks easy so please fingers crossed for me. I`m going to try your lovely biscuits.
Have a lovely new day!
Susan xx
Thanks Susan,
Let me know if you have any questions! 🙂
Oh how fun! I love the idea of covering an entire table with cookies and just letting people have at it. And the way that these all fit together like a puzzle is so cool!
Thanks Jessica! I am going to cover a table with these. I don’t know when but it is on my to do list! LOL
I just love all the cookies you do. You inspire me to keep trying my hand at the decorating. I like that it is a simple outline and flood. I am still decorating with glaze. I haven’t tried royal icing yet….I am afraid I won’t like the taste. May be use half of each and mix them together. I read where others have tried it. Have you?
What color blue did you use?
I used AmeriColor Royal Blue.
cant u use just any star cutter
How do you package these as a platter? I’ve never made a platter before, only individual cookies. I would like to make this and take it on the 4th of July, but need assistance in hire to package and transport.Â
Thank you in advance!
Hi Michelle,
If I wanted to take these to a July 4th party I would use shrink bags to package them. They are FDA Approved and since they take the shape of the cookie when you use a heat seal gun they will look like a flag when you arrange them.
https://thebearfootbaker.com/2015/11/shrink-bags-fda-approved/
Have fun and Happy early 4th of July!