The video is a step-by-step guide on how to create a "playable" Mr. Potato Head cookie, inspired by the upcoming Toy Story 4. The host, Laurie, starts by explaining that while it's typically not recommended to play with your food, this project is an exception. She provides a detailed walkthrough of the process, from mixing the ingredients for the dough to decorating the final product.
The host uses a template to cut out a giant Mr. Potato Head cookie, which is then baked. While it's baking, she cuts out smaller cookies to serve as details for the Mr. Potato Head, such as his hat, ears, eyes, and mouth. These are then layered onto the main cookie once it's cooled.
The host uses royal icing to color the cookies, starting with the main Mr. Potato Head cookie. She first outlines the cookie with the potato color, then fills in the center. She also creates different facial expressions for Mr. Potato Head, such as tired, shocked, and happy.
For the accessories, she creates sunglasses for Mr. Potato Head using the same icing technique. She then adds details to the arms, hands, and fingers, which she found more challenging due to their complex shape.
Finally, she adds a bead of icing to the top layer of the hat cookie, which is then placed on top of the other hat cookie. This gives the hat a 3D effect and allows it to slide right onto the Mr. Potato Head.
The host encourages viewers to experiment with different colors and facial expressions, and to share their creations in the comments. She ends the video by inviting viewers to subscribe to her channel and promising more food-based projects in the future.
1. The video is about creating a Mr. Potato Head cookie that can be played with as a toy.
2. The host of the video is Laurie.
3. The video is inspired by the Twitter account for Toy Story 4, which makes toys out of unconventional materials.
4. The recipe for the sugar cookie dough includes sugar, butter, egg, vanilla, salt, baking powder, and flour.
5. The dough is first combined with sugar and vanilla, then beaten until light and fluffy.
6. The dough is then mixed with egg, followed by the dry ingredients (flour, salt, and baking powder).
7. The dough is left to chill in the fridge for an hour or two before being rolled out.
8. The cookie dough is cut out into a giant Mr. Potato Head cookie.
9. The cookie is baked with a few small holes to allow steam to escape.
10. The host makes two batches of royal icing to decorate the cookie.
11. The cookie is decorated with different colors and details, including a hat, eyes, and mouth.
12. The cookie also has accessories like sunglasses.
13. The cookie is designed to have different facial expressions.
14. The host invites viewers to caption the different facial expressions of the cookie.