DIY Valentine's Day Cookie Tutorial: Spread Love with Heart-Shaped Delights!

Are you ready to create adorable Valentine's cookies at home? I've got you covered with an easy step-by-step guide.

But first, let me show you the stunning "finished product" to get you excited about this simple and love-filled creation.

For this delightful endeavor, gather:

• A heart-shaped cookie
• Pink flood consistency icing
• Pink detail consistency icing
• Red flood consistency icing

If the terms "flood consistency" icing sound unfamiliar, I recommend watching an informative video on the glob and ribbon technique. This method was a game-changer for me when I started my cookie journey. It provided clarity that counting techniques couldn't match. Trust me; it's like a light bulb moment once you get it!

While many decorators outline their cookies with flood icing, I prefer using detail consistency icing for a cleaner look and better shape retention. But feel free to choose what suits you best. My detail icing achieves a smooth peak, resembling the Dairy Queen swirl, a consistency between a stiff peak and flood icing.

Once your icing is prepped, follow these easy steps:

Step 1: Outline your heart shape with pink detail icing.

Step 2: Flood the entire cookie with pink icing, ensuring the flood isn't too thick for the next step (wet-on-wet technique).

Step 3: Use a scribe tool to fill any gaps and achieve a smooth finish.

Step 4: With red flood icing, create dots around the heart as shown in the picture.
 

 

 

 

 

Step 5: Using your scribe, gently touch the side of the middle circle (without reaching the cookie's surface).
 

Step 6 - Drag the scribe through each of the dots following the direction of the arrows. Remove the scribe once you get back to the top/middle of the cookie. And there you go, a beautiful heart cookie for your sweetie!

I'd love to hear about your cookie-making experience! Share your results in the comments below. Let's spread the love through homemade Valentine's treats! 🍪💖 #DIYValentineCookies #SpreadLove #CookieTutorial #allgoodthingscookies