Cookie Class at Create A Cook with ZANDA PANDA Molds

I had a great time teaching a cookie making class at Create a Cook in Newton, MA. It was on Earth Day, so I thought everyone would enjoy making butterfly cookies.  They loved using the butterfly molds, but I think the stoneware cookie molds were definitely their favorites. Along with the butterflies, they made cats, [...]

Mastermind your very own Robot (cookie) Invasion

I’ve added my new Robot Cookie Mold to my Etsy shop.  The molds are handmade of food-safe stoneware.  They can be used for molding cookie dough, fondant, or slices of bread to make an army of mini robot sandwiches even the pickiest of eaters will not be able to resist. The molds can also be [...]

Valentine’s Giveaway! Kaleidoscope Heart Cake Mold or Valentine Stoneware Cookie Molds!

IT’S VALENTINE GIVEAWAY TIME! GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED -Thank You for Entering! CONGRATULATIONS TO: SensiblySara, our First Prize Winner Leslie B. our Second Prize Winner Winner was chosen by random.org I want to thank everyone for entering and especially for all your wonderful comments! Check back again in a bit for a springtime Puppy Mold Giveaway!  [...]

Valentine’s Day Heart Cookies – New Designs – Plus Creamsicle Cookie Recipe!

NEW!  VALENTINE’S DAY COOKIE MOLDS! Handmade Stoneware Valentine Heart Cookie Molds Recipe: Creamsicle Cookies | Etsy Shop: More Cookie Molds | Which Valentine? My Stoneware Valentine Heart Cookie Molds are made for baking and crafts. Each cookie mold is individually handmade in my studio in Connecticut. To create these designs, clay is hand-formed around my [...]

Which Valentine are YOU? New Handmade Hearts – Stoneware Cookie Mold Designs

Which Valentine are YOU? Here’s a sneak peek at my new Valentine Heart Cookie Molds.  Which Valentine are YOU?     ♥ If you believe in Love at First Sight, the first design is for you.     ♥ Is your sweetie Yin to your Yang? If you know opposites attract, go for the second.     ♥ [...]

Gold Dusted Chocolate Gryphon

This is made of dark Belgian chocolate and edible ‘gold’ dust.  If you know me, you’ll know my first love is metalwork.  My favorite medium to work in has always been metal.  Especially lost wax cast bronze and cast precious metals.  So I really enjoyed putting a ‘patina’ on this.  It really makes me want [...]

Great Gift Idea: New Stoneware Unicorn Cookie Mold. Newest item in ZANDA PANDA’s Etsy Shop!

Stoneware Unicorn Cookie Mold Also Great for Arts & Crafts! Make adorable treats and crafts with my stoneware cookie molds.  The newest mold in my Etsy shop in this cute unicorn.  It’s about 3.75″ tall by about 3″ wide (9.53 cm x 7.62 cm ) and is handmade in my studio in Connecticut.   I form [...]

Halloween SandWitches Anyone? Recipe: Pumpkin/Cream Cheese/Raisin Spread on Embossed Halloween Sandwiches

How to Make Embossed Halloween ‘SandWitches’ with Pumpkin-Cream Cheese-Raisin Sandwich Spread/Dip Recipe Here’s another cute way to use your Halloween Stoneware Cookie Molds for a treat or Halloween party.  It’s great for kids, as the only skill need is squishing!  You’ll be using pretty much the same technique used for embossed Butterfly Tea Sandwiches, but [...]

Video: How to Make Halloween Cookies with ZANDA PANDA’s Handmade Stoneware Halloween Molds (Demo with Recipe)

VIDEO! How to Make Halloween Treats with ZANDA PANDA’s Handmade Stoneware Halloween Cookie Molds There’s nothing  tricky about making these treats! ZANDA PANDA’s Handmade Stoneware Halloween Cookie Molds and Cookies Make these adorably goofy Bat, Cat and Witch cookies for your Halloween party or to delight your favorite Trick-or-Treaters. Watch the video to see how [...]

Pumpkin Spice Halloween Cookies with Cream Cheese Cookie Dip

Pumpkin Spice Halloween Cookies with Cream Cheese Cookie Dip This recipe makes a soft, cake-like cookie. I developed this recipe using Anne L. Watson’s book ‘Baking with Cookie Molds’. She gives the basic framework to develop your own recipes for molded cookies. It’s a very informative book and I highly recommend it. Pumpkin Spice Cookies [...]