This looks like a group that might be able to help me figure a few things out. Our Vacation Bible School craft crew wants to have the kids make Lion Cookie Pops on the last day. I think I've figured out the process (pre-dip the cookies in yellow, then the kids will add eyes, orange mane and face). I have a couple of questions:
-Best Cookie to buy? Can I use the Oreos from Costco or are the double stuffed better?
-We need to cover about 200 cookies. What quantity of yellow melts do I need to buy?
-Will Lolipop sticks work ok?
-Best way to do the face. I'm thinking of trying black markers rather than decorating gel?
I'd appreciate any advice you all have!!
Thanks so much!
this is some brainstorming and some recommendations -- cafeteria style -- take it or leave it -- just random ideas --
I would suggest buying a bag of melts and testing it out -- then do the math and go purchase your quantity -- I mean depends on how hot the choco is -- how big/thick the cookie is --
so are these going home with them? seems messy -- are they doing them first thing in the morning then letting them set up and take them home -- maybe the workers could bag them for them? the oreo with chocolate coating already has that icing in there and that is quite a sugar buzz -- in my experience not all the kids will devour them readily -- or they need a little paper plate --
also I think a 2" or 3" sugar cookie pasted with the choco onto a bit bigger cardboard circle or paper plate or muffin wrapper would work and have a bit bigger surface area for the mane but what do I know -- but that's not exactly a cookie pop -- but also needs to be bagged -- but the kids could bag the ones in muffin wrappers -- depending on how old they are too -- you could even do a chocolate chip cookie or oatmeal and use the bottom of the cookie on top to have the flat surface for the design --
my favorite icing working with kids is royal -- no grease -- easier clean up but a little bit more care with it -- so it doesn't set up prematurely --
edible ink marker is a great idea for the face then I would use grass tips to let them pipe the mane -- but geez for 200? all at once or at staggered times? anyway you could use parchment paper cones and cut a leaf tip on the end to pipe on the manes -- and you do need a bit of finesse doing the markers -- a gentle touch --
you could also have eyeballs already made -- maybe the mouths & noses too -- could be piped in advance in royal and once they set up the kids could just grab them and put a dot of icing on the cookie and place the face pieces -- maybe a few teeth too -- rahr what about lion ears?
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