Edible colored cookie, method for coloring same, coloring tool and a kit containing a cookie and a coloring tool

Abstract

An edible confection includes a cookie having white icing imprinted with a black edible ink outline of an image suitable for coloring. According to the invention, the cookies are distributed with one or more fruit flavored alcohol based ink markers. According to the presently preferred embodiment, the cookies are shaped to conform to the general outline of the image borne thereon. The presently preferred ink markers contain a mixture of water, glycerine, ethyl alcohol, flavoring, and food dyes. The cookies of the invention are preferably distributed in groups of thematically related images. Some thematic images contemplated by the invention include farm animals, zoo animals, reptiles, fish, holiday themes, licensed characters, etc. According to one embodiment, indicia are provided on the icing of the cookie to indicate what colors should be used to color each portion of the image. According to another embodiment, the edible ink markers can be used to color other edible items such as cakes, fondants, fruits, glazes, gum or rice paper. According to still other embodiments, colorable confections are provided in the form of greeting cards, post cards, and holiday ornaments.

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