Thursday, December 22, 2011

Here is a little sweet treat that I made yesterday for my son's Christmas treats.  Then, they turned out so cute, that I made them again yesterday afternoon for some dear friends.  Perfect for the little and not-so-little person in your family!

To create: 
1.  Spread white icing on the top of a small brownie.  You can make these and use a circle cookie cutter, or purchase them at most grocery stores.  I used the store bought ones at Wal-mart.
2.  Cut the top of the strawberry off so that it has a flat bottom.  Set on a paper towel to soak up the juices on the bottom.  Remove from the paper towel and place on icing.
3.  Use a decorating tip and bag and carefully add the "trim" to the hat.  Rotate the strawberry until the trim goes completely around the strawberry.  Add a little icing to the top of the hat. 
4.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.

So here are a few tips that I learned. Regular icing (Betty Crocker/Duncan Hines etc.) does not work.  It is too soft and after a few minutes the icing mixed with the juice from the strawberry causes the strawberry to slide off.  I used the Wilton decorating icing.  Second, these do not travel well.  They slid around and one or two were top heavy so the slightest bump and they topped off.  BUT, the happy about it: they are super simple to make so could be made and set out right before a party.  You can also substitute mini cupcakes for the brownies although they don't hold the weight as well.  My friend can't do chocolate so I opted to do the fun-fetti cake as well.  They still turned out cute.

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