Inlay like a Pro: Step by Step Guide

Whether you're celebrating a milestone or adding a custom touch to your bakes, this decorating technique is sure to impress with crisp, colourful inlays, clean lines and bold contrast. These eye-catching fondant cookies are simple to make and perfect for turning everyday treats into statement sweets.

• Baked cookies (we recommend a smooth surface like sugar cookies)
• Decorators Dough
• Lustre Blend
• Bakers Booze
• Bakers Bond
• Rolling Pin
• Square Cookie Cutter
• Number Plunger Set

• Roll out your main fondant colour (we chose Chocolate!) to about 2–3 mm thick.
• Using a square cookie cutter, cut out your fondant to match the shape of your cookies.
• Set the square of fondant aside to slightly firm up, which helps with clean cuts.

• Use the plunger cutters to press out your chosen numbers in the centre of your fondant square.
• Carefully remove the numbers using the plunger ejector. If it gets stuck, you can use a palette knife to scrape it out.

Tip: Keep the removed fondant numbers aside in case you want to flip the colour palette!

Mix your chosen Lustre Blend with a small amount of Bakers Booze to create a paint-like consistency. Using a clean brush, flick or splatter the mixture gently over the fondant cookies for a shimmering finish. Allow it to dry completely before handling.

• Brush a thin layer of Bakers Bond to the top of your cookie.
• Carefully transfer and position the fondant square to line up with your cookie.
• Lightly press to adhere and smooth out any edges.

• Roll out your second colour of fondant. We are going with Baby Blue.
• Use the same number plunger from the previous step to cut out numbers in the secondary colour.

• Apply a tiny amount of Bakers Bond in the cut out space of the fondant square.
• Gently press the secondary coloured fondant numbers in the spaces, ensuring the sit flush with the surface.

Whether you're marking a milestone or just want something different, the two-tone inlay effect is an easy way to make your designs stand out. Give it a go and watch your cookies go from simple to standout!