Cookie Citrus Rinds and Cookie Figurines

These long, curling, fanciful shapes are meant to resemble strips of citrus peel removed with a citrus stripper. However, you do not need to limit these decorations to desserts where make-believe citrus peel would be appropriate. They certainly can be used (with or without the addition of grated zest) to dress up a dessert any time you feel like going a little wild with the presentation (which is fun every once in a while).

As you may have experienced, anything made from tuile paste