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A Cookie Bulldog

10/19/2016

 
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One of my favorite childhood cartoons was Tom & Jerry, especially the earlier episodes (pre-1960). It's awesome that my own young kids love Tom & Jerry as much as I did. Once I hear the theme song during the opening credits, I stop what I am doing and watch with my kids. Because yes, my kids and I bond over Jerry getting the best of Tom. My kids are fascinated by all the traps the characters set for each other. And before I know it, my kids are asking me for refrigerator boxes, wooden planks, a broom, a mousetrap, and an anvil.  Yeah, good luck with that one.
I had the lucky opportunity to create a dog-themed cookie collection, and wanted to add a few new dog designs to my repertoire. It just so happened that an episode of Tom & Jerry was on the tv, and Spike was in the episode too! If you've seen T&J, you'll know Spike- the big bulldog who is the forever champion of Jerry. Spike seemingly gets in the middle of the Tom-chasing-Jerry antics, when all he wants to do is take a nap. The inspiration for my new bulldog cookie was barking at me from my tv, and I couldn't wait to get started!  ​
First, I started with the tulip and skull cutter from Sweet Sugarbelle's shape-shifter set. Need one? Get the set here.
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Use the small part of the skull cutter to remove the middle petal on the tulip. You're left with the perfect bulldog head shape! Now, bake your cookies.
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You'll need the following icing colors/consistencies to make these pups:
* Gray royal icing in a 20-second consistency and a piping consistency. I hated mixing gray colors, until I found ProGel gray. Game changer! It's the perfect gray!
* White royal icing in a 20-second consistency
* Black royal icing in a 20-secong consistency
Let's get started!
1. Use the 20-second gray royal icing to pipe the forehead and chin. Allow to dry.
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2. Use the same icing to pipe the droopy jaws and the triangles that will become  the underside of the ears. Allow to dry.
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3. Pipe the outer edges of the ears in gray. Use the gray piping consistency to make the forehead wrinkles and dots on the jaws. Make his nose and gleaming white teeth. Allow to crust.
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4. Pipe the lower eye lid in gray. Wait a few minutes to allow it to crust. Now, finish the eye with the white and black royal. You're done!
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Not only is the bulldog a popular breed for pet owners, the bulldog is a mascot of many high schools and colleges. It's the mascot of one of my local high schools, and I anticipate that this doggy will make his way on to some graduation platters in the spring.
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Another great idea is to put together a collection of doggy-themed cookies to say "Thanks" to a local dog rescue or SPCA.  Because everyone likes cookies.
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Find out how to make the schnauzer/terrier here.
See the original pug design from Flower Box Bakery here.

I guess I might have to make a beagle tutorial soon. . . :)
Veronica
10/19/2016 11:22:25 am

Are we allowed to use your idea since its a tutorial or is permission needed regardless. This copyright thing confuses me. I assume if it's a tutorial you're expecting to be copied. Please clarify. Love your work. I don't sell cookies but when I make them for family I like posting on social media..., cookie connection, pinterest...

Amy Clough'D 9
10/19/2016 11:32:40 am

Thank you for the comment! Here's my take on it: if I do a tutorial, please use it to make the design however you like! I'm especially honored when folks tag me in their take of my tutorial, but tagging me isn't essential. I just like seeing my design put to use! Hope this helps!

Yaima Estrada
10/25/2016 04:04:21 pm

Would you consider selling them? Bc I would be interested

Shanna Cook
10/31/2016 09:08:21 pm

Love the bulldog! And the terrier...well, really, the whole set. Fabulous work :)

Alicia Ware link
11/9/2016 12:29:38 pm

Can you do a beagle tutorial soon?

natalie struble rodrigues
9/17/2017 10:08:34 am

gonna try them. ty


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