How to Make a Hibiscus Cookie

Hibiscus Flower Cookie Cutter

$2.99

Repeat after me, "I can create cookies with confidence!" You have what it takes, my fellow cookie fanatic. Just take a deep breath, follow the tutorial step-by-step and have a blast! Happy decorating!
- Anne Yorks, owner The Flour Box

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The perfect summer cookie for a Luau, Hawaiian, or Pool Party! Watch how to make this Hibiscus cookie step by step using royal icing!

I love this size of this cutter - a perfect accent cookie!

Check the video for a step-by-step look at how to make these cookies! Also, see below for BONUS Luau inspiration below!

Cookie Yield

These are medium sized cookies (about 3.5"). For a single batch of dough, you can make about 22-24 of these cookies. I should note that I roll my cookies to 1/4" thick using the Dough EZ Rolling Mat System. The thickness of your cookies will impact your yield.

COOKIE RECIPE: For a cookie recipe and rolling and baking video CLICK HERE - this recipe can be doubled in a KitchenAid Mixer.

Prepping the Royal Icing

ICING PREP

For a single batch of dough, I typically use a single batch of icing. Since I'm using a KitchenAid mixer, I made a double batch of icing and split it in half (reserving half for another project).

These ice cream cookies have 6 icing colors, using 7 gels. I use the Rose Pink + the Fuchsia to make the vibrant pink color! When making each color, l don't measure exactly...I estimate. For a more detailed look at icing planning, CLICK HERE to read this helpful blog post.

If you're making a full batch of these cookies, here is a breakdown of the icing by ounce:

18 oz Bright White (1 oz pipe and 17 oz flood)
3 oz Rose Pink + Burgundy (20 sec icing)
3 oz Purple (20 sec icing)
3 oz Turquoise (20 sec icing)
3 oz Peach (20 sec icing)
1 oz Lemon Yellow (1 oz pipe only)

ROYAL ICING RECIPE

For a royal icing recipe and video CLICK HERE - this recipe can be doubled in a KitchenAid Mixer.