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Henna Inspired Sugar Cookies

October 20, 2013 by Aida 15 Comments

Henna Inspired Sugar Cookies | The Crafting Foodie

Last week my family and I celebrated Eid Al-Adha, and I part of the spread included these Henna inspired sugar cookies.

Henna Inspired Sugar Cookies | The Crafting Foodie

I chose bright colors, because in Pakistan and India, vivid colors are always part of any celebration.

Henna Inspired Cookies | The Crafting Foodie

People often ask what the designs symbolize, and they don't represent anything in particular. They're just meant to look pretty, and I think these cookies do just that.

Henna Inspired Cookies | The Crafting Foodie

Henna Inspired Cookies | The Crafting Foodie

Here's a photo of my little girl's henna designs. She got her henna put on at a salon this year, and she was super excited. I was happy because she was happy, but secretly, I was a bit disappointed with the design. It's sort of sloppy. I know I could have made it so much better, but there was no time this year for me to make the designs myself. Hopefully next year!

Henna Inspired Cookies | The Crafting Foodie

The recipe I use of my sugar cookies and royal icing can me found here. Happy baking!

Henna Inspired Cookies | The Crafting Foodie

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Comments

  1. Nicole says

    October 21, 2013 at 1:03 am

    I have to admit, I know nothing about this lovely holiday. But I know that you did it justice and explained without words with these amazingly beautiful cookies. Your talent leaves me in awe!! These cookies are almost too pretty to eat!! ^_^ Great work, Aida!!

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  2. Stephanie says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:44 am

    Your cookies look amazing! I love the color combo.

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  3. Dawn @ We Call It Junkin says

    October 22, 2013 at 5:46 am

    Wow, they’re amazing! Beautiful designs and great colors, too pretty to eat, ha ha. Thanks for visiting me, and thanks for the great tip about the milk cartons at Whole Foods not having plastic spouts- I’m going to add that to my post about the Candy House. Take care – Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com

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  4. Madonna/aka/Ms.Lemon says

    October 23, 2013 at 6:28 am

    What gorgeous cookies. Good job!

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  5. Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says

    October 23, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    Eid Mubarak!! These cookies are so beautiful and colorful. Definitely in love with the bright colors πŸ™‚

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  6. Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says

    October 25, 2013 at 9:26 am

    They are such beautiful cookies!

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  7. Heather says

    October 25, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Your cookies are amazingly beautiful. I love henna and any chance I get I go get one! You are quite talented!

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  8. Jenifer @ Not Quite Mom of the Year says

    October 25, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    These cookies are absolutely gorgeous Aida! So intricate! You are very talented…and I am very jealous! πŸ™‚

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  9. Maysem says

    November 6, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    Gorgeous and absolutely perfect! And I love the color combinations! I hope you had a wonderful Eid. πŸ™‚

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  10. Aida @ TheCraftingFoodie says

    November 6, 2013 at 9:49 pm

    Hi Nicole,

    Thanks so much for the kind words! My kids and nieces and nephews had no problem eating them, but not after a lot of excitement. That’s what makes them such a treat to share with others. They love them as much as I love making them!

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  11. Aida @ TheCraftingFoodie says

    November 6, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    Thanks so much Stephanie! The color combo is unique and very bright! Thanks for stopping by the Crafting Foodie!

    Best,
    Aida

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  12. Aida @ TheCraftingFoodie says

    November 6, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    Thanks Zainab! And Eib Mubarak to you as well! Hope you and you family had a wonderful celebration. I have to admit that I’m sort of wiped out from Eid and Halloween being pretty much back to back!

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  13. Aida @ TheCraftingFoodie says

    November 6, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    Thanks Maysem!When I was younger I loved putting henna tattoos on, and it turns out that it was great practice for piping frosting! I hope you and your family had a wonderful Eid as well πŸ™‚

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  14. Karen says

    October 24, 2014 at 2:08 am

    I am a Chicago suburbanite as well. I love your Wrigley Field cookies. However I’m more a fan of The Cell:-) I have an Indian Muslim friend who just moved back to town from Toronto so I would love to make these Henna cookies for her. I definitely think you should do your daughters’ henna because you are quite skilled. And she is adorable!

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    • Aida Arain says

      November 18, 2014 at 3:23 am

      Thanks so much Karen! Henna is so much fun – in cookie and crushed-leaf form πŸ™‚

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