Okay, so the other day, I got this wild idea to make some cookies that look like barbells. You know, for a bit of fun and to surprise my gym buddies. I mean, who wouldn’t want to eat a barbell-shaped cookie, right?
First off, I needed a cookie cutter in the shape of a barbell. Sounds simple enough, but let me tell you, finding one was a bit of a wild goose chase. I dug around online, thinking surely someone’s thought of this before, but no luck. Just a bunch of regular cookie cutters, nothing that really fit the bill.
So, I thought, “Why not make my own?” I’m no designer, but how hard could it be, right? I found this website that lets you mess around with 3D models. It was kind of fun, actually. I started playing with shapes, trying to piece together something that looked like a barbell.
It took a few tries, and let me tell you, my first few attempts were, uh, interesting. One looked more like a weird bone than a barbell, and another was just a blob. But, I kept at it, messing around with the size, with the shapes, trying to get the proportions right.
Finally, after what felt like forever, I had something that actually looked like a barbell! I was pretty proud of myself, not going to lie. Then came the next step: I had to get it 3D printed. I don’t own a 3D printer, but there are these places online where you can send your design, and they’ll print it for you.
I sent off my design, fingers crossed, and waited. It felt like ages, but eventually, the package arrived. I ripped it open, and there it was – my very own barbell cookie cutter! It wasn’t perfect, a bit rough around the edges, but it was mine.
Next up, time to bake some cookies. I whipped up a batch of cookie dough, rolled it out, and then used my custom cutter. The first few were a bit wonky, the dough got stuck, and I had to reshape them a bit. But, once I got the hang of it, they started to look pretty good.
I baked them, let them cool, and then, for the finishing touch, I decided to add a bit of icing. Just to make them look even more like barbells. It was a bit messy, and my kitchen looked like a disaster zone, but it was worth it.
The look on my gym buddies’ faces when I brought these in was priceless. They were a hit! Everyone loved them, and it was a great conversation starter. Plus, they tasted pretty good, if I do say so myself.
So, that’s the story of how I ended up making barbell cookies. It was a bit of an adventure, from designing the cutter to actually baking the cookies. But, it was a lot of fun, and I’m already thinking about what shape I should try next. Maybe a kettlebell? Or perhaps a dumbbell? Who knows!
- Tried finding a barbell cookie cutter online. No luck.
- Decided to design my own. Played around with 3D models.
- Created a barbell shape. Took a few tries, but got there in the end.
- Sent the design to get 3D printed. Waited for it to arrive.
- Received the custom cutter. It was a bit rough, but usable.
- Made cookie dough and used the cutter. First few were wonky, but got better.
- Baked the cookies and decorated them. Messy, but fun.
- Shared them with my gym buddies. They were a big hit!
Anyway, that’s my little adventure. It’s not every day you get to make your own custom cookie cutter, right? If you ever find yourself wanting a specific shape and can’t find it, don’t be afraid to try making your own. It’s a pretty cool experience!