Okay, so I’ve been wanting to get into baking lately, and with football season here, I thought it would be cool to make some football-shaped cookies. But I didn’t have a cookie cutter in that shape. So, I decided to get crafty and make my own! Here’s how I did it:
First, I grabbed an empty food can from my recycling bin. You know, the kind you get beans or soup in. I made sure it was clean and dry. Then, I carefully removed both ends of the can using a can opener. This was a bit tricky, but I took my time to avoid any sharp edges.
Next, I needed to shape the can into a football. I used a pair of pliers to slowly and gently bend the can. I started by flattening it a bit, then I worked on creating the pointed ends of a football shape. It took some patience, but I kept adjusting and bending until I was happy with the shape.
Once I had my football shape, I checked for any sharp edges. Safety first, right? I used a file to smooth out any rough spots, especially along the edges where I had bent the metal. I didn’t want anyone getting hurt while making cookies.
Now came the fun part—testing it out! I whipped up a batch of my favorite cookie dough, rolled it out, and then used my new DIY football cookie cutter to cut out the shapes. They looked awesome! I baked them according to the recipe, and they came out perfect.
I was so excited to share my football cookies with my friends during the next game. They were a huge hit! Not only did they taste great, but everyone was impressed that I had made the cookie cutter myself. It was a fun and easy project, and it added a special touch to my game day snacks.
Here’s a quick rundown of the steps:
- Gather an empty, clean food can.
- Remove both ends of the can with a can opener.
- Use pliers to shape the can into a football.
- File down any sharp edges.
- Make cookie dough, roll it out, and cut out your football shapes!
- Bake and enjoy!
Honestly, it was way easier than I thought it would be. And it felt good to reuse something I already had at home. If you’re looking for a fun little project, give this a try! It’s a great way to add a personal touch to your baking, especially for football parties. And the feeling of accomplishing a small craft project is just…chef’s kiss!
