If you think that lollipops (and more recently, cake pops) are the only things that can go on a stick, think again! Everything is more fun on a stick—who doesn’t love a portable, bite-sized taste of Heaven? As bakers continue to pioneer towards cuter and more creative dessert ideas, they are bringing more and more lollipop sticks into their bakeries. So, if cookies are your preferred territory and you’re ready to get in on the trend, read on!
Cookies on A Stick? Definitely.
Putting cookies on a stick allows you to delve into an entirely new realm of creativity. From round, classic shapes to something more whimsical like stars and unicorns—if you can shape it out of dough and decorate it with colorful frostings, you can still put it on a stick.
1. Gather your supplies! Plan to decide on your shapes, and gather the cookie cutters, lollipop sticks, dough guides, and decorations that you’ll need from a baking supply company like NY Cake.
2. One of the most important things to consider when planning your first foray into making cookies on a stick is that your dough must be sturdy enough to hold its shape. Thin and runny doughs will simply not do for this project! To help you out with the complexities of shaping your dough, toss it in the fridge for a couple of hours.
3. The Pioneer Woman suggests the use of dough guides to keep your dough thick enough to remain sturdy on a stick while also staying nice and uniform.
4. Importantly, don’t insert the lollipop sticks before baking! For the most durable cookie on a stick, wait until the cookies are hot, straight from the oven, before carefully inserting the sticks. The dough will wrap and cool around the stick, holding it in place.
Baking cookies on a stick can do wonders for your dessert presentation, so get to it!
