Is there anything better than a homemade cookie? If you’re sharing good news (like acceptance to college), why not incorporate one of the tastiest treats around to make a sweet moment even sweeter?
Picture a homemade cookie shaped like the USF Bull U logo. Sounds like a great way to celebrate game day, academic milestones, or a special occasion, huh? Read on for our detailed instructions on how to craft the perfect cookie cutter for any exciting occasion.
As with most do-it-yourself projects, improvising is allowed. No tape? Use a stapler. No heavy-duty foil? Use regular foil and increase the number of folds.
Cookie dough, of course, is the most important ingredient, and sugar cookies are a functional and tasty choice. Gingerbread cookies are another popular option, particularly as the holidays approach.
If you’ve gathered your supplies, you’re a few easy steps away from having a Bull U cookie in hand:
Cookie cutter experts note that shaping a near-perfect cookie comes down to details, by which they mean the finer points of the design. For the USF Bull U, this means the points of the Bull’s horns. Cookie science shows you’re not going to get real pointy horn tips. There are, however, some tips to help you get the details as sharp as possible.
If you want cookie cutters that are more durable, you can cut your strips from the bottom of a foil baking pan. If you want something that can survive long enough to be passed down to the next generation of Bulls, use strips cut from soda cans. The soda can cutters will have to be smaller, unless you can find some jumbo cans or staple strips together end to end. You’ll also need some heavy-duty scissors or tin snips and some no-fooling-around gloves.
Try it out yourself, and show us your USF cookie creations on social media by using the hashtag #USFCookieCutter. Ready to get started? Download the USF Bull U cookie cutter template.