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June 27, 2013|48 Comments »
Working with what you have…it’s a simple notion, but not always easy for a person like me. Often, when I have a idea I’m not satisfied until I’ve recreated exactly what I see in my head.
In a perfect world I wouldn’t live eighty miles from everything I need. But since I do, I’ve had to learn to be creative with my available materials and supplies. Which brings me to these sharks.
Can you believe that the girl who owns thousands of cutters has only one shark cookie cutter? True story. This is the one from the Wilton Animal Pals set.
It works but I don’t love the fact that it doesn’t have a bottom fin. Instead of hand cutting, piecing, or paying shipping on a single cutter, I decided to make it work.
I sometimes have to remind myself that special cutters aren’t a requirement for exceptional cookies.
Before baking I used the cutter to mark a fin on the unbaked cookie.
You can still see the design after baking. This technique is great for people without a projector because it takes the guesswork out of piping.
Now you’re ready to decorate. To make this cookie you will need:
- Gray piping and flood icing
- White 20-second icing
- Black sugar pearls
Use gray piping icing with a #2 tip to outline the cookie as shown below.
Use white 20-second icing to fill the belly area.
Flood the top portion of the shark and use tweezers to carefully add an eye.
Add gills and pipe around the gray area to finish up. Let dry for 8-10 hours or overnight.
With a little creativity, you can transform even the simplest cutter into something a little more personalized and unique. Color and other cookie designs add even more visual appeal. I used tutorials from some of my favorite cookie decorators to round out this set.
Here are some of my favorites!
Be sure to hop on over to I Heart Naptime and learn how to make simple shark fin cupcake toppers to round out the theme.
For more tips on making cookies like these, check out the following links:
- Hawaiian Shirt Cookies {how to make wet on wet tropical flowers}
- Bitten Surfboard Cookies via Not Your Momma’s Cookie
- Shark Bite Cookies via Sweet Creations
- Summer Surfer Cookies via Klickitat Street
- Surfboard Cookies Lizy B Bakes
- Wilton Animal Pal Cutter Templates via Montreal Confections
Animal Cookies, Cookies, Creative Use of Cutters, Nautical/Sea Cookies, Sweet Sugar Belle, Tropical/Luau Cookies, Tutorials
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Raul — June 27, 2013 at 4:52 am Reply
those cookies are very funny, I like it so much
Congratulations!
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Patricia — June 27, 2013 at 5:24 am Reply
Oooh I remember the beach with your cookies!!! I love it!!
Kisses
Patricia
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Annina — June 27, 2013 at 7:24 am Reply
As a surfer, this are the scariest cookies I’ve seen in a loooong time!
Greetings from switzerland
Annina
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Gloria @ Simply Gloria — June 27, 2013 at 7:27 am Reply
Already pinned! These are super creative! Not only does my youngest son LOVE sharks (watches Shark Week series on DVD weekly!), but I love to do cut out cookies! Your tutorial is very lovely as well!
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Paula — June 27, 2013 at 7:29 am Reply
These are so cute. The sharks are great but your little surfer boy and the surfboard that was *attacked by a shark* are fabulous. Love your sense of humour (not that getting your surfboard chewed up by a shark is funny but you know what I mean 🙂
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Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie — June 27, 2013 at 7:40 am Reply
I love how you made the cutter work without any hand cutting (which is the pits!). Thanks so much for the link to my shark week cookies! 🙂
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TwoYellowDogs.Terri — June 27, 2013 at 11:40 am Reply
I have NEVER seen anything so adorable. You have out-done yourself this time Sugar Belle! The ideas, and details are simply amazing!
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Nikki K — June 27, 2013 at 12:37 pm Reply
OK Callye, you made me squeal so loud this time that my coworkers thought I saw a mouse. These are my FAVORITE cookies you’ve done. I didn’t think I could pick a favorite but these definitely are. They’re just so full of creativity, great colors, humor and my favorite place to be…the beach! Sometimes I’m so glad you live out in the boonies, it gives me the same options if I don’t have the right cutter.
You’re the reason why I started my cookie journey so thank you for that.
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Kathia — June 27, 2013 at 3:27 pm Reply
oh my goodness, this is such a great idea. I love the color palette on the cookies. So perfect for Summer or a beach theme party.
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Cherryleigh — June 27, 2013 at 4:01 pm Reply
Thanks for always showing how to use cutters! I wanted to make your baseball bat cookies but didn’t have a milk bottle or or a tie. But I did have a carrot!!! Cut those tops off, cut out a handle, instant bat!!! Perfect for t-ball cookies! Sugarbelle to the rescue!!!
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Heather @ Snookies Cakes — June 27, 2013 at 4:12 pm Reply
How cute! I love the one of the shark that is face on.
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Cookies para todos — June 27, 2013 at 5:47 pm Reply
Really amazing!! Thanks for showing these cookies. My son likes the shark
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Sue {munchkin munchies} — June 27, 2013 at 9:29 pm Reply
So cute! I LOVE the “smiley” shark, and am going to give it a try:) Thanks for all the fun ideas!
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Janine - sugarkissed.net — June 27, 2013 at 9:31 pm Reply
Do I spy the shark from Finding Nemo? Super cute set, Callye!
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Joanie K — June 27, 2013 at 9:47 pm Reply
Love the sharks – actually I love the WHOLE plate of cookies! Thanks for the details. You are so clever!
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Sarah @ Klickitat Street — June 27, 2013 at 10:18 pm Reply
What an awesome set, these all look amazing!!!! Love, love, love those surfboards!
and thanks for the share too! 🙂
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Laura Perry — June 28, 2013 at 12:32 am Reply
Hooooow cute! Love how your mind thinks. Great inspiration as always. 🙂
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The Bearfoot Baker — June 28, 2013 at 6:13 am Reply
This set just became an instant favorite! If I was a real cookie, I would so be crushing on the surfer boy! He is too cute for words! Everything about this set is perfect!!!
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The Partiologist — June 28, 2013 at 6:52 am Reply
You could create the most amazing cookies using an empty can for the cutter. No one else quite like you! 🙂
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Victoria @ My Thoughts For Thought — June 28, 2013 at 8:07 am Reply
That is such a clever idea! These cookies are also really cute.
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Georganne — June 28, 2013 at 9:09 am Reply
See… this set is the very epitome of the outlining genius we were referring to last week. You know exactly where and when to outline so it will accentuate the cookie without overburdening it with unnecessary details.
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Sweet Sugar Belle — June 28, 2013 at 6:38 pm
You actually helped me think of a better answer for that now! XO
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Vicki Wright — June 28, 2013 at 9:23 am Reply
These are so precious! I saw the Monster’s Inc. movie and as I was watching it, I thought “Callye could make some amazing cookies with this”. I enjoy your posts so much.
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Heidi — June 28, 2013 at 3:34 pm Reply
You cookies are amazing! Always an inspiration (or exact replicate) for my next cookie! 🙂 However, I need HELP! I made your graduation face cookies and the black sugar pearls sort of ‘melted’ into the the faces. Left a ‘black eye’ look. I see you use these on a lot of cookies…any thoughts as to why I am having the problem? Have you had that issue? Thanks in advance for you help! Again, love, love, love your cookies!!!
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Sweet Sugar Belle — June 28, 2013 at 6:37 pm
Maybe the face icing is too wet? Do icing eyes bleed for you?
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Heidi — June 28, 2013 at 10:36 pm
The icing i used was my best attempt at your ’20 second’ icing…i will try thicker. Icing eyes don’t usually bleed. (but sometimes dark colors do with my piping icing.) I bet things are too runny. It’s also pretty humid here (MN)…could that be a cause? Thanks much for your reply earlier!
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Nessa — June 28, 2013 at 5:31 pm Reply
These are all so adorable! Love ’em 🙂
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Aida@thecraftingfoodie — June 28, 2013 at 8:53 pm Reply
Love the shark faces and the surf boards with a shark bite taken out of them! Your techniques of imprinting on per-baked cookies and stenciling on baked cookies has allowed me bring many of my cookies designs to life without a projector. Thanks for sharing your techniques and providing so much inspiration!
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Michelle — June 28, 2013 at 9:23 pm Reply
Just love all your cookies. Thank you for all the great tutorials. I am learning something every day.
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brantcookies — June 29, 2013 at 12:13 pm Reply
I love the surf board with the bite taken out of it! Do you ever find the little sugar eyes bleed into the icing. My easter bunnies ended up with dark shadows under their eyes! LOL
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Nestor Foust — July 3, 2013 at 7:58 am Reply
Brilliant idea. The cutters can be very helpful in making different cookie shapes which is just so cool. I’d like to see more cutter shapes though aside from the shark design.
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Sheila — July 6, 2013 at 10:25 am Reply
Could you tell me what cutter/cutters you used to make the head on shark face?
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Anne S. — July 16, 2013 at 3:02 pm Reply
Can you tell me what cutter you used to make the shark that is facing the front? I love it!!!
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Heather - Chickabug — August 5, 2013 at 12:41 pm Reply
That surfboard with the chomp mark really makes this set stand out! Just the surfboard part is wonderful but the bite mark is really neat! Thanks for sharing! : )
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patty — May 4, 2014 at 8:04 am Reply
These are soooo cute! U r amazing! Which cookie cutter did u use for the shark head and the boy? Thanks!
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V. — November 13, 2015 at 10:59 am Reply
I recently tried your recipes to make shark cookies for my son’s preschool class. They were shark-tastic in both form and flavor! Here’s my post about them, if you are interested in reading: http://www.createdbyv.com/shark-sugar-cookies. I really enjoy your blog; your tutorials are easy to follow and fun to read. I’m new to the blogging world, but I’d love for you to guest blog any time!
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Raul — June 27, 2013 at 4:52 am Reply
those cookies are very funny, I like it so much
Congratulations!
Patricia — June 27, 2013 at 5:24 am Reply
Oooh I remember the beach with your cookies!!! I love it!!
Kisses
Patricia
Annina — June 27, 2013 at 7:24 am Reply
As a surfer, this are the scariest cookies I’ve seen in a loooong time!
Greetings from switzerland
Annina
Gloria @ Simply Gloria — June 27, 2013 at 7:27 am Reply
Already pinned! These are super creative! Not only does my youngest son LOVE sharks (watches Shark Week series on DVD weekly!), but I love to do cut out cookies! Your tutorial is very lovely as well!
Paula — June 27, 2013 at 7:29 am Reply
These are so cute. The sharks are great but your little surfer boy and the surfboard that was *attacked by a shark* are fabulous. Love your sense of humour (not that getting your surfboard chewed up by a shark is funny but you know what I mean 🙂
Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie — June 27, 2013 at 7:40 am Reply
I love how you made the cutter work without any hand cutting (which is the pits!). Thanks so much for the link to my shark week cookies! 🙂
TwoYellowDogs.Terri — June 27, 2013 at 11:40 am Reply
I have NEVER seen anything so adorable. You have out-done yourself this time Sugar Belle! The ideas, and details are simply amazing!
Nikki K — June 27, 2013 at 12:37 pm Reply
OK Callye, you made me squeal so loud this time that my coworkers thought I saw a mouse. These are my FAVORITE cookies you’ve done. I didn’t think I could pick a favorite but these definitely are. They’re just so full of creativity, great colors, humor and my favorite place to be…the beach! Sometimes I’m so glad you live out in the boonies, it gives me the same options if I don’t have the right cutter.
You’re the reason why I started my cookie journey so thank you for that.
Kathia — June 27, 2013 at 3:27 pm Reply
oh my goodness, this is such a great idea. I love the color palette on the cookies. So perfect for Summer or a beach theme party.
Cherryleigh — June 27, 2013 at 4:01 pm Reply
Thanks for always showing how to use cutters! I wanted to make your baseball bat cookies but didn’t have a milk bottle or or a tie. But I did have a carrot!!! Cut those tops off, cut out a handle, instant bat!!! Perfect for t-ball cookies! Sugarbelle to the rescue!!!
Heather @ Snookies Cakes — June 27, 2013 at 4:12 pm Reply
How cute! I love the one of the shark that is face on.
Cookies para todos — June 27, 2013 at 5:47 pm Reply
Really amazing!! Thanks for showing these cookies. My son likes the shark
Sue {munchkin munchies} — June 27, 2013 at 9:29 pm Reply
So cute! I LOVE the “smiley” shark, and am going to give it a try:) Thanks for all the fun ideas!
Janine - sugarkissed.net — June 27, 2013 at 9:31 pm Reply
Do I spy the shark from Finding Nemo? Super cute set, Callye!
Joanie K — June 27, 2013 at 9:47 pm Reply
Love the sharks – actually I love the WHOLE plate of cookies! Thanks for the details. You are so clever!
Sarah @ Klickitat Street — June 27, 2013 at 10:18 pm Reply
What an awesome set, these all look amazing!!!! Love, love, love those surfboards!
and thanks for the share too! 🙂
Laura Perry — June 28, 2013 at 12:32 am Reply
Hooooow cute! Love how your mind thinks. Great inspiration as always. 🙂
The Bearfoot Baker — June 28, 2013 at 6:13 am Reply
This set just became an instant favorite! If I was a real cookie, I would so be crushing on the surfer boy! He is too cute for words! Everything about this set is perfect!!!
The Partiologist — June 28, 2013 at 6:52 am Reply
You could create the most amazing cookies using an empty can for the cutter. No one else quite like you! 🙂
Victoria @ My Thoughts For Thought — June 28, 2013 at 8:07 am Reply
That is such a clever idea! These cookies are also really cute.
Georganne — June 28, 2013 at 9:09 am Reply
See… this set is the very epitome of the outlining genius we were referring to last week. You know exactly where and when to outline so it will accentuate the cookie without overburdening it with unnecessary details.
-
Sweet Sugar Belle — June 28, 2013 at 6:38 pm
You actually helped me think of a better answer for that now! XO
Vicki Wright — June 28, 2013 at 9:23 am Reply
These are so precious! I saw the Monster’s Inc. movie and as I was watching it, I thought “Callye could make some amazing cookies with this”. I enjoy your posts so much.
Heidi — June 28, 2013 at 3:34 pm Reply
You cookies are amazing! Always an inspiration (or exact replicate) for my next cookie! 🙂 However, I need HELP! I made your graduation face cookies and the black sugar pearls sort of ‘melted’ into the the faces. Left a ‘black eye’ look. I see you use these on a lot of cookies…any thoughts as to why I am having the problem? Have you had that issue? Thanks in advance for you help! Again, love, love, love your cookies!!!
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Sweet Sugar Belle — June 28, 2013 at 6:37 pm
Maybe the face icing is too wet? Do icing eyes bleed for you?
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Heidi — June 28, 2013 at 10:36 pm
The icing i used was my best attempt at your ’20 second’ icing…i will try thicker. Icing eyes don’t usually bleed. (but sometimes dark colors do with my piping icing.) I bet things are too runny. It’s also pretty humid here (MN)…could that be a cause? Thanks much for your reply earlier!
Nessa — June 28, 2013 at 5:31 pm Reply
These are all so adorable! Love ’em 🙂
Aida@thecraftingfoodie — June 28, 2013 at 8:53 pm Reply
Love the shark faces and the surf boards with a shark bite taken out of them! Your techniques of imprinting on per-baked cookies and stenciling on baked cookies has allowed me bring many of my cookies designs to life without a projector. Thanks for sharing your techniques and providing so much inspiration!
Michelle — June 28, 2013 at 9:23 pm Reply
Just love all your cookies. Thank you for all the great tutorials. I am learning something every day.
brantcookies — June 29, 2013 at 12:13 pm Reply
I love the surf board with the bite taken out of it! Do you ever find the little sugar eyes bleed into the icing. My easter bunnies ended up with dark shadows under their eyes! LOL
Nestor Foust — July 3, 2013 at 7:58 am Reply
Brilliant idea. The cutters can be very helpful in making different cookie shapes which is just so cool. I’d like to see more cutter shapes though aside from the shark design.
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Sheila — July 6, 2013 at 10:25 am Reply
Could you tell me what cutter/cutters you used to make the head on shark face?
Anne S. — July 16, 2013 at 3:02 pm Reply
Can you tell me what cutter you used to make the shark that is facing the front? I love it!!!
Heather - Chickabug — August 5, 2013 at 12:41 pm Reply
That surfboard with the chomp mark really makes this set stand out! Just the surfboard part is wonderful but the bite mark is really neat! Thanks for sharing! : )
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patty — May 4, 2014 at 8:04 am Reply
These are soooo cute! U r amazing! Which cookie cutter did u use for the shark head and the boy? Thanks!
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V. — November 13, 2015 at 10:59 am Reply
I recently tried your recipes to make shark cookies for my son’s preschool class. They were shark-tastic in both form and flavor! Here’s my post about them, if you are interested in reading: http://www.createdbyv.com/shark-sugar-cookies. I really enjoy your blog; your tutorials are easy to follow and fun to read. I’m new to the blogging world, but I’d love for you to guest blog any time!
