I think, after sugar cookies, petit fours are my new favorite thing to do.
They lend themselves so easily to my ideas.
I seriously could have made a hundred of these... but no one likes fondant around here, so we (gasp!) just end up throwing them away.
I just might be adventurous and try the traditional square petit four next!
Anyone local have a theme or occasion in the next month? :)
Oh My GOSH! Cutest things EVER!!! Please tell me you will do a tutorial on these! You need to email this to Martha so they can be in next year's Christmas issue!
Posted by: bridget {bake at 350} | Nov 16, 2009 at 05:38 PM
You are soooo talented! I wanted to make some for the Winter Market. Now I'm not so sure....they are truly beautiful =)
Posted by: Christine | Nov 16, 2009 at 05:39 PM
Thanks Christine! What is the Winter Market? And why on earth dont you think you can make them now?? Goodness girl... you are SO talented!!! :)
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | Nov 16, 2009 at 05:41 PM
These are so gorgeous! I am not sure if I could make these. Though, I'd love to make them for Christmas.
Posted by: Jessica | Nov 16, 2009 at 05:50 PM
WOW! It's criminal that you tossed them.
Posted by: Cindy | Nov 16, 2009 at 05:52 PM
OH wow!! Those are wonderful!!
Posted by: Liz | Nov 16, 2009 at 06:30 PM
LOVE the white bows on the red packages! And the holly leaves are adorable, too. *sigh* Now I want to try fondant...and I've always wanted to experiment with petit fours, too. Too much baking, never enough time! :) I agree, we need a tutorial!
Posted by: Janet | Nov 16, 2009 at 08:01 PM
Tutorial, tutorial, tutorial! You know you want to, don't you? We all want you to. So won't you just give in and do a tutorial or at least a question and answer! PLEASE!!!
I wish I was local but I am not and I really want to make some AWESOME cookies for my mother in law's house next week. But I need help!!
Posted by: Amanda Sikes | Nov 16, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Isn't there a way to flavor the fondant to make it taste good? I agree that it's criminal to throw away something so beautiful! Maybe flavor it with different extracts??? I have no idea. I've never made fondant before...
Posted by: Michelle | Nov 17, 2009 at 06:06 AM
Wow...those are beautiful! I LOVE the red ones with the bow. It is too bad that they can't come up with a fondant that tastes good! What fun though!
Posted by: Kristin Smith | Nov 17, 2009 at 06:35 AM
Sooo cute! At first I thought the white tree was the computer mouse symbol...oops! Though a good idea for computer freaks :)
Posted by: Gala | Nov 17, 2009 at 07:21 AM
Those wrapped presents are just too cute!
Posted by: chocolate shavings | Nov 17, 2009 at 07:37 AM
Oooo they look to cute! If you have the time, marshmallow fondant tastes WAY better than regular (so I've heard) so they would be worth keeping next time. I do agree with other responders, TUTORIAL! :-)
Posted by: Kell | Nov 17, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Well.... I guess I will have to think about it. I really dont know how to do it... I sorta just fly by the seat of my pants most of the time!
But I cant leave ya stranded.... he he
Blessings!
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | Nov 17, 2009 at 09:07 AM
Wow, those are amazing!! Beautiful and elegant.
Another commenter mentioned it, but you should definitely try making your own marshmellow fondant! It is actually edible and tasty, and other than the kneading, very easy to make. Then those petit fours can go into the petit tummies around your house :)
Posted by: Robyn | Nov 17, 2009 at 10:14 AM
SO pretty!!
Posted by: ElizaBeth | Nov 17, 2009 at 02:09 PM
Totally gorgeous- as usual! You are amazing!
Posted by: Sarah Robbins | Nov 18, 2009 at 10:36 PM
I love those little red present ones, they are all cute though.
Posted by: bp | Nov 19, 2009 at 06:14 PM
Seriously they are so beautiful!
You go girl!
Ok, different note...I keep trying to subscribe through my google reader your I am baker but I can't figure it out.
I will hopefully figure it out soon!
I love both of your blogs!
Posted by: Christina | Nov 19, 2009 at 07:40 PM
omg, those are stunning!
Posted by: Cate O'Malley | Nov 20, 2009 at 11:42 AM
theres a really great recipe for homemade marshmallow fondant that tastes SO much better than regular fondant and easy to work with.. its on cakecentral.com- try it for the petitfours!
Posted by: sandy | Nov 20, 2009 at 07:20 PM
Okay, I love LOVE your petit fours...I tried to make some once and it was a miserable failure. I didn't use fondant but spread something like a glaze over the top. They looked HORRIBLE. You are so talented!
I would love to pick your brain on your fondant though...do you make your own, or do you buy it? I make marshmallow fondant myself, but it's still not so tasty.. hmmm....
Posted by: Amy | Nov 21, 2009 at 11:52 PM
You are ridiculously talented.
Posted by: CFMama | Nov 25, 2009 at 01:30 PM
I'm assuming you used rolled ondant for these? Can you tell me what brand you use or if you have any suggestions for an alternative that would come out just as beautiful?
Thank You!
Posted by: Pamela Miller | Dec 04, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Those are the cutest darn things I have ever seen! What kind of fondant do you use? We have found one kind that tastes better then the rest. It is Satin Ice Vanilla fondant.
Posted by: Spruce Hill | Dec 05, 2009 at 07:24 PM
You are so sweet!! I just use the pre-packaged fondant from Wilton. I use Ateco food coloring to get the wonderfully vibrant colors!!
I just stopped by your blog and it is beautiful... you are a great photographer!!
Thanks so much!
Blessings-
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | Dec 05, 2009 at 07:47 PM
Oh Gosh!!!!!!!!!Whats all this??No words to praise your work!!Splendid!!!
Posted by: Sports car from middle east | Dec 15, 2009 at 12:11 AM
The gift-wrapped ones are the best! They make you feel like you wanna undo the ribbons. Great job! The next time you feel like tossing something away, could you send it over to me instead?
Posted by: Veron | Jan 07, 2010 at 04:14 AM
Belated, but none the less heartfelt, Merry Christmas to you and yours!! And hope the New Year is much better than it appears it is going to be!
Posted by: Term Papers | Jan 08, 2010 at 04:28 AM
I join the others in asking "pretty please" for a tutorial (or at least a little more info on how you made them.
Beautiful!
Posted by: Di | Jan 10, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Sooo cute! The gift-wrapped ones are the best! Great job! The next time you feel like tossing something away, could you send it over to me instead?
Posted by: Racing cars from middle east | Jan 11, 2010 at 04:32 AM
i admire your work those are really so fabulous. all i can say is KEEP MOVING FORWARD
Posted by: Andreas | Jun 12, 2010 at 12:55 AM
Do you sell your products on a website?
Posted by: Julie Turner | Oct 29, 2010 at 01:29 PM
They are so gorgeous!
Hope you wouldn't mind if I borrow your idea
and just crossing my finger if I'll get half-nice result compare to your work :)
Happy new year to you and loved ones
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