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My Collection of Daruma

Cookie (Daruma cookie)

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Published: March 28, 2007 Modified: Feb. 11, 2025
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My attempt at decorating an Easter egg-shaped cookie into a daruma in 2007.
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I went to a cookie decorating activity today. This cookie was supposed to be shaped as an Easter egg, but someone pointed out that it could work as a daruma, so I gave it a shot.

The cookie is about 2.5"w x 3.25"h and is decorated with pink, white, and yellow frosting and assorted candies for the outline and details.

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