My husband loves zombies. I’ve already told you that, I know.
So, naturally, we watch The Walking Dead TV show. I was pretty ambivalent about it at first…I mean, another zombie apocalypse, whoop de doo.
But, I have to admit, it is an excellent show. I think the video game is even better (even though my husband has to help me with the zombie-killin’ parts…which is kind of the whole game…)
Oh, and can Lori please have her baby already? What is it with AMC and seemingly endless pregnancies, a la Skyler White?
When I saw these fabulous Funko Pop Walking Dead figurines, I knew I had to make Rick into a cookie! Don’t mess with little Rick and his cute, button nose. Look at those eyebrows – he means business!
Walking Dead Cookies
Ingredients:
- Custom cut sugar cookies
- Black icing, outline and flood
- Brown icing, outline and flood
- Skin colored icing to match Rick’s skin tone, outline and flood (Wilton’s copper food coloring is great for making light colored skin tones)
- Yellow-y/tan icing, outline and flood
- Gold luster dust
- Vodka
- Small paintbrush
- Brown food writer pen
- Couplers, pastry bags, #2 and #1 tips
1. Outline Rick’s hat and pants with the brown icing using a #2 tip (I used a #2 tip for all of the initial outlining). Flood immediately with brown icing.
2. Outline and flood Rick’s white with the yellow-y/tan icing.
3. Outline and flood Rick’s face and arms with the skin colored icing.
4. Outline and flood Rick’s shoes, gun, and belt with the black icing. Allow cookie to dry for several hours.
5. Add additional details:
- Re-outline cookie with all colors with a #1 tip
- Add belt buckle with yellow-y/tan icing with a #1 tip
- Add finger lines and a cute button nose with skin colored icing and a #1 tip
- Add gun details with black icing and a #1 tip
- Add stars on Rick’s hat and shirt with the yellow-y/tan icing
- Rick’s eyes with black icing
6. I wanted a couple more hours and then painted the gold luster dust mixed with vodka on Rick’s belt buckle and stars. I also added his grumpy eyebrows with a brown food writer.
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despite looking angry, he’s so cute!!
Thanks, Carrie
The nose does me in!
haha LOVE these! I wonder what’s gonna happen to the old man. Is he gonna die from blood loss? Turn into a walker? Who’s gonna deliver the baby? So many questions. LOL
Things are’t looking good for Herschel, are they? I didn’t think about who would deliver Lori’s baby…maybe Rick will deliver the baby while shooting incoming walkers. That would be fitting!
You are on a roll, Jennifer! First, American Horror Story and now this gem. AWESOME!! BTW, I’m loving this season so far. They are finally off of that boring farm and it’s back to zombie-stabbing action. The Rickatorship is in full effect. People (dead and alive) better Rickognize! Okay, okay. I’m done with the puns.
Thanks, Mike! And, I totally agree about last season…it was kind of boring to me too. It seemed like they were just constantly yelling at Carl to get in the house…
But this new season looks awesome!
love these…seems Carl has hijacked the cool sheriff hat, but he did not get his daddy’s good looks…should be a good season
Thanks, Susie! I’ve always found Carl a little…creepy? It doesn’t help now that he has the hat and is shooting that gun like a pro.
What I wouldn’t give for a cookie decorating lessons with you…your icing is so prefect and smooth, I have never seen such amazing work – so intricate!
Oh, Trish, thank you! It is an ongoing battle between me and icing consistency
Sometimes I get lucky, other times, not so much. I’m so glad you like these cookies!
Oh. My. Gosh. SO cute! My husband also got me watching The Walking Dead. We’re currently catching up on season two. The deal was one episode of The Walking Dead for one episode of Downton Abbey, but now we both like both shows haha! Take care!
Thanks so much, Whitney! We also both love Downton Abbey, but there are some shows that I just can’t get behind (*cough* Supernatural *cough*).
Awww…cute and angry all in one cookie! You love horror movies but you can’t kill the zombies in the Walking Dead video game? What’s up with that?
That is all to do with my inadequacy in video games. I’m just no good at it. I keep dying, get frustrated, then give up and be grumpy. I avoid this whole cycle if my husband kills the zombies in the first place
I like the figuring out puzzles, scrounging for supplies, making decisions, etc. A lazy gamer, if you will!
Aw, he’s actually such a cutie. I’d almost struggle to eat such an adorable little zombie killer. I love the walking dead comic book, expensive but brilliant!
Thanks, Cat! My husband had no trouble scarfing him down
These are the cutest!!! My husband loves the walking dead too!
Thanks, Elizabeth!
These are awesome!!!!! Funko wants some!!! ; ) You should use a little red food coloring spatter for blood.
Amos
Thanks, Amos! So glad you like them
I’d be happy to make some cookies for Funko – just shoot me an email at jennifer@notyourmommascookie.com!
Oh, and you’re totally right about a little blood splatter!
Walking dead cookies and figurines?! What a great day!
So glad you like them, June!
My bf is going to freak when I show him these cookies. He’s a huge Walking Dead fan. Great idea!
Thanks so much, Julie!
I had a blast making them!
AHHHH I LOVE THIS! I have the little funko doll on my shelf.
Awesome!
I don’t have any of them, but they look so cute!
You did great on these cookies. My first thought was OMG sooo cute! And then I thought, hey, these look a lot like those funko figures. LOL. Love them!
Thank you! I can’t wait to get my hands on one of the figurines
Wow, these cookies are really nice! How long did it take to make these?
Hi Hester! That is a tough question to answer – cookie decorating takes a long time! It took me about 45 minutes to make, roll out, hand-cut, and bake the cookies themselves. Making the royal icing and then altering the consistencies, adding color, and bagging probably took another 45 minutes or so. The decorating has to be done in stages to allow drying before adding new layers – it is funny because the actual decorating takes the least time of all – it is all of that drying time! It took me the better part of a day of total time, but there was a lot of drying time in there, so I could be working on other things
Thanks for the answer! Although it takes a very long time, it is worth it!
I agree with you there!
I love this. Please link it to my linky party & anything else you have to share. It just went live a little early
Thanks, Peggy. http://diycraftyprojects.com/2012/10/whatcha-work-up-wednesday-5-linky-parties-are-back.html
Thanks, Peggy! I’ve linked up…thanks for the link party!
I have never see The Walking Dead but, I really like this little guy! He looks mad but great!
It is such a great show, but there are lots of gross scenes…I look away frequently!
Oh my god I totally love these cookies
Such a unique idea. Nom nom nom!
Thanks so much, Amanda! I appreciate it
Hilarious! Are you going to do the zombies too??? Fun!
Thanks, Louise! Gotta save some ideas for next year – it is Rick by his lonesome this Halloween!
Oh my god. American Horror Story AND Walking Dead?!?! You. Rock.
Thank you!! I can’t help myself
Hi Jennifer! Can I ask you what cookie cutter you used, and what type of homemade icing works best for this type of decorating? I am making these for a family member for Thanksgiving and he will love them. Thank you!
Hi Melissa! For these cookies, I hand cut them. I printed out the design, cut out the shape onto light cardboard (something like a file folder works well), and then used a paring knife to cut them out of rolled sugar cookie dough. Not the quickest method, but nothing beats a custom shaped cookie!
For icing, I almost always use royal icing, and switch between a number of different recipes – from this one to this one. Hope this helps! 
Thank you so much for the info Jennifer! I am going to attempt these this weekend! Fun!
Great! I’d love to know how it goes, Melissa! If you have any trouble, shoot me an email at jennifer@notyourmommascookie.com and I’ll try to help!
Jennifer; I LOVE these!
I just found your blog (I was looking for Shark Cupcakes and I am looking forward to making your Blood in the Water Cupcakes this summer!) and I am amazed. You are so talented.
I am also now obsessing over making your Walking Dead Cookies. I have a Walking Dead Survival Cooking blog so I’m always on the lookout for Zombie inspired cooking. When the series starts up again in February I want to make them. Well done.
Sherry
Awww, thanks so much, Sherry! I’m geeking out over the idea of a Walking Dead cooking blog – checking it out now!!
You’re welcome!
Oh, Rick. How the mighty have fallen.
These cookies are so fun, Jennifer. I just had to include them in my roundup of Seriously Sweet Finds for The Walking Dead Fans! The list wouldn’t be complete without them
I know – he’s not quite the hero any more, is he? Thanks so much for the mention!
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