Derby Day Hat Cookies
Off to the races! It was hats galore on the Hallmark Channel movie “Hats off to Love”! I have always loved hats since I was little, and seeing all the unique and beautiful hats in this movie was so much fun! The Kentucky Derby is not only known for their highly anticipated horse races, but the beautiful attire worn by the guests. Especially the elaborate hats! I made these very easy and adorable hats to celebrate all the spectacular hats seen throughout this movie!
Ingredients:
-Sugar Cookies (Store bought or homemade)
-Large marshmallows
-Candy melts (color of your choice)
-Frosting
-Candy flowers
-Decorative sprinkles of choice (I used candy pearls)
Directions:
Place (fully baked) sugar cookies on a tray lined with a silicone mat. Melt a bit of the candy melts and place a small dot in the middle of cookie.
Cut marshmallow in half and place one half on the dollop in the middle. Let it set in the fridge until it is securely on the cookie.
Melt the rest of the candy melts in a microwave safe bowl. Make sure it is large enough to dip the full cookie in.
The candy melts should be melted in 30 second increments, stirring in between.
Take cookies with marshmallow out of the fridge. Place cookie upside down with marshmallow facing down, into the melted candy melts. Place pearl sprinkles and candy flowers wherever you like. Set aside to harden.
Once it hardens, use white frosting in a piping bag to pipe a border around the covered marshmallow in the middle of the hat, and a more embellished border around the outer edge of the hat. Let harden before serving. Enjoy!
