Instead of using a cookie, has anyone tried using rice crispy treats? If so, does it work well with the icing or do you have any pointers? Anyone have any ideas on how to do that too? I thought about the pourable fondant too, but never used it and not sure how that would work and look... anyone? 
I cut out shapes with my cookie cutters and then dip them in chocolate. I pipe details with colored chocolate and sometimes add RI flowers, eyes (whatever's appropriate.) There is a fancy kids' store that sells them (4" or 5" or so) for $5.95, I think. They are very similar to these:
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Honeydukes-
When you pipe with chocolate, do you have any issues with it being too thin and running all over the place or find it too thick to pipe with? I really like this idea for my DD birthday party as a favor (we're doing a Mickey Mouse theme) and I'm thinking I can do a Mickey and Minnie on a stick but want an easy way to add a bow to Minnie's head.
Do I make any sense or am I rambling?? I'm on a telecon at work right now... multi-tasking at its best!
Jenwith- you can dip the whole thing in chocolate and then do details in RI as well- that ould be super cute with Mickey Mice!!
It works great! I tried it with the ones you buy at the store.
I used the Wilton cookie sticks. They went in very nicely.
I then used chocolate in a squeeze bottle to decorate them(nothing fancy). While still wet added some sprinkles. Dipping them works nicely also.
My DH even got into the act and used M&M's and pretzel sticks. I then baggeg them andadded some curly ribbon. They made nice Valentine treat favors.
I have also done them in a big pan and cut out shapes. You can always find someone to eat the scraps! 
That one on the bottom in the middle cracks me up!
Honeydukes-
When you pipe with chocolate, do you have any issues with it being too thin and running all over the place or find it too thick to pipe with? I really like this idea for my DD birthday party as a favor (we're doing a Mickey Mouse theme) and I'm thinking I can do a Mickey and Minnie on a stick but want an easy way to add a bow to Minnie's head. ...
You could always pipe the chocolate bow separately and then add it with a spot of chocolate for "glue." Draw the bow on a piece of paper, then tape a piece of wax paper over that. Outline and then fill. That way if you mess up you haven't ruined your mouse.
If you need your chocolate to be "thicker" for whatever reason, add a couple of drops of water until it becomes the right consistency. I saw Jacques Torres do that on his chocolate show. He said it would add texture. I tried it to pipe carrots on some choc. bunnies and it worked great. *Add the water just a drop at a time and stir really well in between -- it'll thicken quickly. Too much water will seize up your chocolate!
If your chocolate is too thick use paramount crystals. (You can use shortening or oil in a pinch.) I melt the PC in the microwave before adding to my chocolate; adding a little at a time until it's just right.
That one on the bottom in the middle cracks me up!
I agree and the one next to it on the left reminds me of a deer in headlights. I love these. You did a great job and it's a great idea.
Karen
Yes, my DH is quite the decorator! He did all of them on the left. We had a blast doing these. Our grandson loved them.
They were much easier than doing cookies on a stick.
Love the decorated treats!!
You could also use candy clay to make a bow.
http://www.wilton.com/recipes/recipesandprojects/candy/candy_clay.cfm?section=candy&subsection=geninfo&tertiary=recipeshome
Honeydukes- What is paramount crystals? I am not familar with it. :0
Paramount crystals are a solidified form of palm oil -- they look like little white flakes. You add them to your coating chocolate to thin it. I believe they can also be used to temper couverture chocolate. You'll find them anywhere you buy your coating chocolate. I prefer to melt them first, then add the liquid a little at a time.
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Honeydukes - thanks for the info I will have to try this next time I work with chocolate.
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