They say that behind every great man there is a great woman. I also believe that behind every fun adult there’s a child lurking behind. I don’t mean literally, but having a connection with the child within certainly opens up the world to fun. I do worry that sometimes I will be the 50 years old still dressing like I’m much younger – I believe the phrase is “mutton dressed as lamb” (and I am aware that I may barely getting away with it now 
).
I first saw these cookies on the lovely Bubble and Sweet blog (and aren’t those photos in the forest gorgeous?). She of course made them for her daughters and they were the kind of thing I instantly wanted to recreate. But for myself. I don’t have the excuse that I have children to cook for to make this (and somehow I know if I did, this blog would be completely taken over with whimsical child friendly treats).
I find that adults usually let their inner child come out when they’re talking about their favourite topics or hobbies. Gone are the chic, cool exteriors and the distant chit chat. When you hone in on someone’s passion their eyes light up with genuine enthusiasm and the way they talk about it and describe it could be akin to a child recalling tasting their favourite ice cream. That’s when I really think that I see the real person underneath the veneer of adulthood and carefully orchestrated exterior.
Of course it’s good to act like an adult at times. The times for these are client meetings and when you are working. But when you’re home, I let my inner child roam free. I sleep when I want, I eat chicken noodle soup and cupcakes and bake cookies like this. And then reality intrudes and I put on my adult cap and clean up after the mess that I’ve made. It’s the best of both worlds really.
So tell me Dear Reader, what subject or topic releases your inner child?
Lollipop Cookies
Makes about 20 cookies depending on how large your cutter is
- 85 g/3ozs butter, softened
- 140g/5ozs white caster superfine sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 180g/6ozs all-purpose flour
- 1 packet of pop sticks
To decorate:
- 100grams/3.5ozs chocolate
- Ready to roll fondant
- Round cookie cutter
- A little water
Buyer’s tip: Popsicle sticks can be bought on ebay and at specialty cooking stores or craft stores. Ready to roll fondant can be found at supermarkets under the brand Orchard and is called “White Icing”).
1. Make cookies. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in the flour. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll out dough on floured surface . Roll the dough quite thick as you’ll need to stick the popsicle sticks in them. Cut into a circle with a round cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased parchment lined baking tray. Gently insert the popsicle sticks into the side of the circles-it’s ok to bake the paper ones. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes in a preheated oven. Cool completely.
3. Decide which colour combinations you want to do for your cookie swirls. Pinch off a small balls of the fondant and roll them into long, narrow logs. Twist and intertwine them loosely around each other. You may need a tiny bit of water to affix the ropes of fondant together. Adhere it to the cookie by brushing a little water on the fondant and press the fondant gently against the cookie.
4. Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave and using a palette knife, spread the back of the cookies with the chocolate. This will help anchor the stick in place as it can be quite heavy with the fondant. Allow to set completely. Eat with abandon!
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Oh these are so cute! I love the colours and the idea! There’s no doubt talking about food makes “my eyes light up” and I can babble on like there’s no tomorrow
Very cute!
so cute- would never have guessed they were fondant by looking at them.
They look soooo cute! It feels like being 6 again!
Cheers,
Rosa
I personally hope to never become a full adult. Hot dogs and mac and cheese for dinner?
Oh these cookies are delightful! They would make for a perfect favour / gift!
These are so much fun, Lorraine! I love how customizable they are with the colors — literally perfect for any occasion! My inner child is released in specialty food shops…I’m like a kid in a candy store.
Wow they look great, I especially love the pink and brown one and the chocolate on the back idea is a really good idea. (I’m blushing with pride could never imagine a mention on such a well known blog).
Soooo pretty but I’m not a fan of fondant.. what to do, what to do??
Awww – you know I’m gonna say it – I love cute stuff like this! Gorgeous.
I can attest, these are YUMMY. Cute too. I think these would be great as party favours!
How cute Lorraine. I love the Pink and Black one. I love making things that make people smile and these would certainly do that.
Those are just awesome and totally perfect for a little girls tea party or birthday party. I have these stashed away with ideas for little miss three’s birthday in Oct.
so pretty!!
Sleep when you want? Oh I never thought you could be so cruel! These are gorgeous…
These lollipop cookies look so fun and adorable! Right up my alley!
omg!! that is adorable
:) I was aching to figure out what kind of treats i should make for little kids who are coming over this weekend.. this is perfect!!! 
I hope I never fully grow up – life is too short not to have fun, and the cookies are just the ticket. Very cute
You don’t say how you actually colour the fondant?
These cookie lollipops are gorgeous though I’m not sure I could eat all that fondant in one hit! I love the colour combos you have chosen, very cool.
LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE!!!!, very clear and very nice photos!!
beautiful…. I have a birthday party that I have to prepare for… I think this will be better than cake! But where to stick the candles?
…..you know, this sounds crazy but i had a dream about lollipop cookies last night. and as an avid NQN follower and finding this post this morning….its mindblowing…i dont know why i dreamt of lollipop cookies either. but they look gorgeous and yummy too
Very Whimsical indeed! Clever use of the fondant and I’m sure these are adored and admired by kids and adults alike!
For Sydney-siders, you can find lollipop sticks and ready-to-roll fondant at the Essential Ingredient in Rozelle. (I’m not a staff member there, just a big fan!)
Hehe very cute, I notice that alot of your creations are child friendly, or just plain Lorraine friendly
These are so gorgeous Lorraine!
toooooooooooooo cute!
I love the black and pink one! It’s really quite chic
Remembering playing sardines brought back my inner child for a few moments the other day… and also “squeeing” over new chocolates, pugs, and heels makes me act a little less-than-cool-calm-and-collected
Lorraine> How do you come up with so many whimsical ideas… a very brilliant child is peeking out from your adult curtain!!! Long may they remain!!!
These are absolutely fabulous!! The colors are amazing and they look ‘relatively’ simple to make
Gorgeous photos too.
I hope I never lose the child in me… I am really too childish sometimes, though. Your lollipop cookies look so fun…
these are so cute! the child never leaves me esp when I see chocolate and ice cream and baking toys.
Cute cookies.
My girl-child just saw them and is demanding that we make them. NOW! Thanks for that
These are adorable Lorraine!! I will definitely have to try my hand at these soon – too cute!!
i knew i just had to keep reading after seeing the title of this post & the photos!
What a lovely summer project for me and the kids.
I bet your kids in the future will have the coolest lunch box at school
Are you asking a bunch of food bloggers Lorraine? FOOD, of course!
I love your cookies, so you! By the way, I don’t see anything wrong with being a 50 year old acting like a 15 year old.
If I had the time, I would make these, for my class. Not only are they clever, you also made them so attractive.
These are SO cute
I think the topic that gets me most giddy is food 
Hehe
These are downright ADORABLE!!! Cannot believe how cute they are!
Oh, these Lollipop Cookies are so carousel and carnival like because of the colours. Don’t know if I could eat that much fondant in one sitting but I would certainly take a few bites. The Pink and Black would have been perfect for Gabriella’s 21st as that was her colour scheme. It’s such a pretty and sophisticated combination.
Food definitely gets me more than excited, I especially rant and rave about finding exotic foods and/or going to farmer’s markets. Unfortunately, my family don’t share the same enthusiasm and look at me quite oddly if I get excited about a special food find or a new restaurant to try lol.
These are intense! You are graced with much patience to do this.
Adorable! Now I know exactly what to do with the leftover pink & yellow fondant from cake decorating school. Awesome!
They look incredible! Absolutely lovely!
As to your question i think my inner child is the outer me. She’s all out there all the time. I just look like an adult from the outside.
*kisses* HH
aww these are so pretty!
I can think of only one thing that can make this more awesome than it already is: marzipan instead of royal icing or fondant!
These look great. I think that much fondant would give me a headache from sugar overload.
So pretty! Great job Lorraine.
These are so cute I don’t know what to say!
I’m exactly the same – always indulging my inner child when i’m in privacy of my own home (or perhaps alone in a park where i’ll happily have a picnic like a child and get excited about the baby ducks). I do think it’s important to be able to let down one’s serious exterior from time to time.
Briony xx
beautiful. ingenious. thrilling. i love these little cookies, lorraine–you could sell them for top dollar, no doubt!
incidentally, my inner child is only released on days ending in ‘y’ and only between the hours of 6 am to 10 pm.
My children would love them -and I of course… Great Job!!!
Absolutely Adorable! I think sleeping in as long as I want AND still getting an afternoon nap in makes me feel like a child again – alas, not such a great idea at work!
These cupcake lollipops are stunning but I just want to say (and have been meaning to for a while) that you FLOOR me with your ability to firstly post so frequently and also that you create things that TAKE TIME AND EFFORT and I’m just…. impressed.
These are so super-adorable Lorraine! Forget the kids, I want to make these for ME
I don’t think I’ll ever really “grow-up” (even after two kids), it’s much more fun that way
Wow…how cool are these!!!
Absolutely adorable.
I guess some of my mum’s signature dishes and chinese new year’s cookies often bring back some good old childhood memories. Unfortunately, she doesn’t make them anymore. Hmmmm …
Talking about food is what makes my eyes light up and my imagination fly!
Oh dear, I’m afraid that I’m currently one of those 50 sorts who dresses too young…LOL..cowboy boots and t shirts forever!!!
ooxx,
rmw
Those are really cute! For the kid in all of us! Love the colors!
Super cute! Love the black and pink ones!
Those are so cute, and they seem like a project little children could even help with.
So gorgeous! What a clever idea. I can see why these lollipop cookies would release your inner child.
These are SO cute!!! I love them.
My boyfriends sons have their birthdays in August (turning 7 and 10) and I’m already planning what to make for their birthday and these will be perfect. Thanks for the idea!
love them, lorraine! i’m all about letting the inner child take over sometimes. life is much more fun that way.
These look great, I’m planning my nephews 6th birthday party & these will be great to make, thanks.
Oh the irony of cooking for kids and wanting to give them the sugariest colourfulest treats and yet wanting to give them healthy food with little that is artificial and processed – I am still not sure how to solve the dilemma but I would love to make these for sylvia and the other children in my life
Super CUTE!!I love my inner self. So much more fun.
Oh my these are adorable Lorraine! So pretty and makes me want to go into the kitchen and make them (as for being a child – I never really grew up!) =) x
Oh, these are the cutest!! I would totally buy one of these and I don’t have kids, either!
Your lollipop cookies look like the real thing: a true delight!!
What an art!!
Hi Maria-Thankyou so much! Haha me too!
Hi Celia-thanks!
Hi Gastronomy Gal-thanks! Hehe that’s great!
Hi Rosa-Thanks Rosa!
Hi Blond Duck-I know, I’m with you!
Hi Lisa-Thanks, yes I was thinking they’d be good for a baby shower or child’s birthday
Hi Faith-Thanks, yes you can do them in any colour!
Hehe I totally understand that! 
Hi Linda-Thankyou-I love that colour combo
Aww thanks for the brilliant inspiration!
Hi Lulu-You can use marzipan!
Hi Cakelaw-hehe thankyou so much!
Hi Liss-hehe thanks! I hope the girls liked them too. I agree!
Hi Katherine-Yes I love watching people’s reactions!
Hi Saphire-I couldn’t agree more!
Aww she’s so lucky!
Hi jo-Thanks!
Hi Holly-hehe sorry!
thankyou!
Hi Sue-Thanks! they were really fun to make!
Hi lily-Thankyou!
I hope they like it!
Hi Ladybird-I know, growing up is overrated!
Thankyou!
Hi rbobbin-there’s a lesson on how to do it in the Alice in Wonderland cupcake class story
Hi Melissa-Thanks! You don’t have to eat all the fondant!
Hi pam-thanks so much Pam!
Hi megan-hehe I wonder if you could stick them on top? Or maybe they would topple over
Hi Eileen-Haha how funny is that!
That is very mindblowing! Thankyou!
HI Sian-thankyou! Hehe they seemed very pleased
Hi Loll-Ahh good to know!
Hi angie-haha yes I think they are one and the same!
Hi john-thanks so much John!
Hi Betty-thankyou!
Hi Hannah-Thanks, that colour combo is chic I find
Haha sardines, I love that game! It’s been a couple of years since I played it 
And pugs? Don’t get me started 
Hi deana-Hehe yes that’s me! A child inside
Hi Tasty Thailand-Thankyou! Yes they are surprisingly easy to make-thankyou!
Hi shirley-Me too!
Naaah no such thing, I’m with you! 
Hi zurin-Ooh yes baking toys are the adult version of toys for cooks!
Hi Red Dirt Mummy-Thankyoyu! haha sorry!
Hi Kat-Thanks, I hope that you like them!
Hi isLa-Hehe cool! I hope you weren’t disappointed
Hi Wizzythestick-What a great idea!
Hi YW-hehe they might tell me off for putting in too many sweets
Hi Joumana-Haha of course! Thankyou so much!
Hi Chaya-thankyou very much!
You are too kind! 
Hi Betty-Absolutely!
Hi Julie-thanks Julie!
HiMatilda-Thanks! It’s actually not so bad but it depends on how thick you roll it of course. Thankyou! Yes all of those things are so exciting. No way!
Hi The Duo Dishes-Thankyou very much!
You are so sweet!
Hi Emma-Ahh great idea Emma!
Hi Heavenly Housewife-thankyou!
Haha I must admit mine gets to roam free on the outside a lot of the time 
Hi pigpigscorner-Thankyou!
Hi Midge-I’m not a huge marzipan lover but depends on your taste!
Hi Mark-Thanks-haha don’t be a sugar wuss!
Hi foodie-central-Thankyou!
Hi Miss B-Thanks Briony!
I couldn’t agree more. Life’s too short to be so serious 
xx
Hi grace-Thanks so much darlin’! haha good stuff, only those days right?
Hi eleni-Fantastic! thanks so much!
Hi Moya-Thanks!
hehe that damn work getting in the way 
Hi catty-Aww shucks thankyou darling! You are too kind
Hi shaz-hehe I agree, it’s much more fun being a kid at heart
Hi Dzintra-Thankyou!
Hi foodwink-Aww what a shame. Has she shared the recipe with you?
Hi Rocky Mountain Woman-Absolutely!
hah there’s nothing wrong with that at all! 
xxx
Hi Rita-Thanks so much!
Hi Avanika-Thanks! Yes that was my favourite colour combo
Hi Deanna-I know, they could totally help out in these!
Hi Heather-Hehe thankyou!
Hi delicieux-Thanks so mcuh! Ooh what lucky boys!
you’re more than welcome!
Hi clearlytangled-Thankyou!
I know, it’s so much more fun 
Hi Portuguese Kitchen-How fantastic! Aren’t you a great aunt!
Hi Johanna-Hehe well kids will always be kids. I figure as long as its occasional it’s ok
Hi penny-Thankyou! I know what you mean!
Hi Mowie-Thanks Mowie!
Hehe nothing wrong with that! 
x
Hi erin-Thankyou very much! Hehe perhaps for your inner child!
Hi Sophie-Thankyou so much Sophie!
I just knew by the name I would love these! Yikes, nearly 2 weeks worth of posts to catch up on after hols and FBC and there are 19 from you alone!! Forgive me if I don’t comment on many else I’ll be here forever but I will be looking!
Love this! Very cute and great for kids or adults to enjoy. I’d want to try it, but maybe on cupcakes
What a wonderfull idea, why did I not think of this. I am a child at hart and know my children will love it to.
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