Cookies from Silicone Molds | Decorating Made Effortless

In this tutorial: Preparing the Mold · Filling and Shaping the Cookie Dough · Unmolding and Baking · Decorating with Glitter Glaze

Silicone cookie molds turn simple sugar cookie dough into beautifully detailed shapes -- from Santa Claus figurines and Christmas designs to baby shower bears and wedding favors. In this tutorial, Chef Alan Tetreault of Global Sugar Art demonstrates how to use Karen Davies cookie molds to create professional-looking molded cookies, then finishes them with Satin Ice glitter glaze for a polished, eye-catching result.

What You'll Need

• Karen Davies silicone cookie molds -- deeper molds with detailed figurine designs, available in Christmas, baby shower, wedding, and other themes.
• Sugar cookie dough -- a standard sugar cookie recipe works well; Global Sugar Art has a recipe available on their website under Inspirations and Recipes
• Flour -- for dusting the mold to prevent sticking
• Pastry brush -- for brushing flour into the mold cavities.
• Angled spatula or knife -- for trimming excess dough from the mold
• Small rolling pin -- for smoothing and leveling the dough in the mold.
• Parchment pan liner -- for lining the baking sheet.
• Satin Ice glitter glaze -- a ready-to-use decorating glaze that dries with a glossy, shimmery finish.

Preparing the Mold

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Before filling the mold with dough, a light dusting of flour is all that is needed to ensure a clean release:

1. Dip a pastry brush in flour and brush it into all the little crevices of the mold.
2. Invert the mold and pat it to remove excess flour -- this leaves just a very light dusting on the inside surface.

Filling and Shaping the Cookie Dough

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1. Take a piece of sugar cookie dough and press it firmly into the floured mold. Make sure the dough fills every detail of the cavity.
2. Use an angled spatula or knife to cut off any excess dough from the top of the mold.
3. Press the dough down firmly -- apply real pressure to ensure the mold is completely filled and all the carved details are captured.
4. Roll over the top with a small rolling pin to smooth and level the surface. Any excess dough will spread right over the edge and can be trimmed away.

Unmolding and Baking

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1. Flip the mold over and the cookie dough will release right into your hand or onto the work surface.
2. Place the molded cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown. Follow the timing for whatever sugar cookie recipe is being used.

Decorating with Glitter Glaze

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Once the cookies are baked and cooled, Chef Alan Tetreault uses Satin Ice glitter glaze to accent the molded details:

1. Remove the glaze from its inner pouch -- it comes in a small bag ready to use.
2. Snip a very small hole in the end of the pouch to create a fine piping tip.
3. Pipe the glaze directly onto the cookie to accent the details of the design. Unlike a traditional sugar cookie that gets flooded with royal icing, the goal here is simply to highlight the molded features and bring the figurine to life.
4. Allow the glaze to dry for 4 to 8 hours until it is dry to the touch. Drying time depends on humidity.

This tutorial is part of Global Sugar Art's library of free cake decorating videos by Chef Alan Tetreault. Browse all tutorials →