Cookie Butterflies

Cookie butterflies are among the easiest tuile paste decorations to produce because they require little contact with the hot cookies as they are formed — the V-shaped support does the job for you (see “Making a V-Shaped Support,”). When a butterfly is placed next to an edible flower, a mint sprig, or a piece of fruit, it not only gives the dessert height but also adds a touch of elegance and beauty to the presentation. Cookie butterflies should a