Any ladies that bake out there?

Hello Ladies,

I am trying to think of what I can give out as little edible thank you favors (aside from chocolate lollipops, since they are so common), that I could actually make myself at home and not have to purchase.

I thought about the large gourmet cookies with decorative icing on them, but I would have to buy them since I have no talent to make them.

Any other ideas?

TIA.

You could do Caramel popcorn, but that is pretty casual.

How about regular cookies (like chocolate chip) that are wrapped in a pretty way?

Martha Stewart's website has cookie favors on it..maybe there would be something you might like on there?

Here's the link: Cookie Favors

HTH!

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Posted by KandR419

Martha Stewart's website has cookie favors on it..maybe there would be something you might like on there?

Here's the link: Cookie Favors

HTH!

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ok, for some reason, that link wasn't working on my comp when i went to check..

http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=content&id=channel195044&catid=cat459&navLevel=3&site=weddings

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Posted by Suzannebride

Who doesn't love brownies! But really it is all in the packaging. Even if you make cookies that don't look so great, once you put it in a cute box or bag with a bow it will look great! And I am a big fan of bar cookies beacuse they are easy to make in bulk.

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Great idea with the brownies! So easy to just make! I believe Martha Stewart's mag had a brownie favor in it recently. You use round cookie cutters to cut out circles...you would use like a large, medium and small...and stack them like a wedding cake - sprinkle with powdered sugar and wrap in clear cellophane! Looks like a choc mini wedding cake!

I'm thinking of doing this myself maybe. Otherwise I am making mini pumpkin bread loafs...I make a delish pumpkin bread from scratch and my wedding is over Thanksgiving weekend!!! It would be a lot of baking though so I have to really think about it.

Here is a link to the picture....she gives a recipe to make from scratch but I personally would just use a box...boxed brownies are so delish!
Martha Stewart Mini Brownie Wedding Cakes

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Posted by HearzBellz

petit fours in your colours? or maybe merangue cookies in your colours?

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thank you for the idea.

Unfortunately i have not chosen my colors yet and aside from that, i wouldnt even know where to begin to make your suggestions since i am by no means a good baker.

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Posted by hocus

You could do Caramel popcorn, but that is pretty casual.

How about regular cookies (like chocolate chip) that are wrapped in a pretty way?

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Thank you for your ideas. I will keep in mind baking regular cookies wrapped nicely. Presentation is everything!!!

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Posted by KandE917

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Posted by Suzannebride

Who doesn't love brownies! But really it is all in the packaging. Even if you make cookies that don't look so great, once you put it in a cute box or bag with a bow it will look great! And I am a big fan of bar cookies beacuse they are easy to make in bulk.

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Great idea with the brownies! So easy to just make! I believe Martha Stewart's mag had a brownie favor in it recently. You use round cookie cutters to cut out circles...you would use like a large, medium and small...and stack them like a wedding cake - sprinkle with powdered sugar and wrap in clear cellophane! Looks like a choc mini wedding cake!

I'm thinking of doing this myself maybe. Otherwise I am making mini pumpkin bread loafs...I make a delish pumpkin bread from scratch and my wedding is over Thanksgiving weekend!!! It would be a lot of baking though so I have to really think about it.

Here is a link to the picture....she gives a recipe to make from scratch but I personally would just use a box...boxed brownies are so delish!
Martha Stewart Mini Brownie Wedding Cakes

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I was actually thinking of these but didn't remember where I saw them. And to be honest, I bake a LOT, but I always prefer the brownies from a box!

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Posted by KandR419

Martha Stewart's website has cookie favors on it..maybe there would be something you might like on there?

Here's the link: Cookie Favors

HTH!

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Thank you. That is a nice website with good ideas and pics of them. Do you think there are directions on how to actually make that stuff? It looks so professional.

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Posted by KandE917

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Posted by Suzannebride

Who doesn't love brownies! But really it is all in the packaging. Even if you make cookies that don't look so great, once you put it in a cute box or bag with a bow it will look great! And I am a big fan of bar cookies beacuse they are easy to make in bulk.

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Great idea with the brownies! So easy to just make! I believe Martha Stewart's mag had a brownie favor in it recently. You use round cookie cutters to cut out circles...you would use like a large, medium and small...and stack them like a wedding cake - sprinkle with powdered sugar and wrap in clear cellophane! Looks like a choc mini wedding cake!

I'm thinking of doing this myself maybe. Otherwise I am making mini pumpkin bread loafs...I make a delish pumpkin bread from scratch and my wedding is over Thanksgiving weekend!!! It would be a lot of baking though so I have to really think about it.

Here is a link to the picture....she gives a recipe to make from scratch but I personally would just use a box...boxed brownies are so delish!
Martha Stewart Mini Brownie Wedding Cakes

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The mini pumpkin breads are such a good idea!! And very yummy too!! (Plus, great date..I'm getting married the weekend after Thanksgiving too!)

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Posted by KandE917

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Posted by Suzannebride

Who doesn't love brownies! But really it is all in the packaging. Even if you make cookies that don't look so great, once you put it in a cute box or bag with a bow it will look great! And I am a big fan of bar cookies beacuse they are easy to make in bulk.

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Great idea with the brownies! So easy to just make! I believe Martha Stewart's mag had a brownie favor in it recently. You use round cookie cutters to cut out circles...you would use like a large, medium and small...and stack them like a wedding cake - sprinkle with powdered sugar and wrap in clear cellophane! Looks like a choc mini wedding cake!

I'm thinking of doing this myself maybe. Otherwise I am making mini pumpkin bread loafs...I make a delish pumpkin bread from scratch and my wedding is over Thanksgiving weekend!!! It would be a lot of baking though so I have to really think about it.

Here is a link to the picture....she gives a recipe to make from scratch but I personally would just use a box...boxed brownies are so delish!
Martha Stewart Mini Brownie Wedding Cakes

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That is soooooooooooo cute!!! Thanks for the idea!!!

But how would the 3 layers stay in place if I made that and wrapped it in cellophane? Maybe insert a toothpick in it from the bottom?

Smart thinking....I was thinking they might need a toothpick too for support!

Glad you all like my pumpkin bread idea...I wasn't sure if it was cute or bad idea or what....I'll have to shop around for the mini loaf pans now!

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Posted by GrkItalWedding


That is soooooooooooo cute!!! Thanks for the idea!!!

But how would the 3 layers stay in place if I made that and wrapped it in cellophane? Maybe insert a toothpick in it from the bottom?

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One of those cocktail toothpicks with the cellophane fringe stuff would be cute. Otherwise some frosting would hold those suckers together...and be delicious!

Look at what else I found on Martha's website, that is similar to the brownie wedding cake.


Martha's SUGAR-COOKIE CAKES

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Posted by Suzannebride

Those are also really cool, but much more time consuming. Rolling out cookie dough is a pita in my opinion. And you can only put a certain number of cookies on a tray in the oven at once and then you have to frost them. Brownies you just dump into the pan!

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I agree 100%, but they are so nice and professional looking, especially with the packaging!!

I wish I was a professional baker!!!