Desserts for Dudes
{Darth Vader Cookies}
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Insert Imperial March here:
dum, dum, dum,
da, da, dum,
da, da, dum
Have you seen these cookie cutters from Williams-Sonoma?
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a. I was out, and
b. do 11-year-old boys really need espresso powder?
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I rolled these out on a surface dusted with a combination of flour and cocoa powder. Don't worry, if you see some on your cookies...it will bake right in.
One more tip....once cut, pop these in the freezer for 5-10 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
Here's what they looked like just out of the oven....
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...perfectly cute! You really don't need to do anything else to them.
But, of course, I couldn't leave well enough alone. I tried Amanda's (from i am baker) cookie decorating icing. I need some more practice with it....mine was a little bumpy and Amanda's never is, but I really liked it.
![](http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu101/bridget350/darthicing.jpg)
{There is a wonderful video of Amanda making her icing, here, on University of Cookie.}
Now that your cookies are made, it's time to break out your kid's Star Wars Legos and have some fun. Yes, we're dorks.
![](http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu101/bridget350/darthlegos.jpg)
{I was just informed that the Tie Fighter is backwards. Oops.}
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Who is your favorite Star Wars character?
Me, I can't decide. I'm torn between C3PO, Yoda and Princess Leia's hair.