# Cute Button Confections Create These Sweet Button Cookies in a Snap With Simple Instructions By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-02-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/button-cookies References: [thefancy](http://www.thefancy.com/things/277772401/Button-Cookies) Cute cookies are the best way to add character to any dessert spread and these DIY button cookies are no exception. These quirky cookies might have guests unsure whether they’re a decorative accent or scrumptious treat so you may have to let it be known before they dive in. Created using a simple shortbread recipe, these button cookies can be made by simply shaping your unbaked treats before the oven and punching holes in the middle. Feel free to get creative and do a variety of shapes, sizes and number of holes or keep it classic with uniform fasteners. These DIY cookie buttons make a perfect present for your sweet toothed friends and family. Once they’re baked, slide the cookies onto a piece of ribbon and you’ll have friends second-guessing before they take a taste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Button-themed Desserts:** Opportunity for innovative recipes and designs using button-shaped sweets. - **DIY Edible Decorations:** Opportunity for creating unique and customizable edible decorations for desserts. - **Creative Cookie Shaping:** Opportunity for experimenting with different shapes and designs for cookies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Opportunity for bakeries to offer button-themed desserts as a unique product. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity for event planners to incorporate DIY edible decorations into dessert tables for parties and events. - **Baking Supplies:** Opportunity for baking supplies companies to promote and sell cookie cutters and tools for creative cookie shaping. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Baking Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortbread-heart-baking-pan.md) - [Ready-to-Bake Holiday Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-frosted-sugar-cookie-kit.md) - [Advanced Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reach-for-the-stars-shaker-cookie-kit.md) - [Button-Shaped Peanut Butter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-buttons.md) - [Chewy Bite-Sized Snack Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-mini-soft-baked-cookies.md) - [Chic Stiletto-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuiteers-and-manolo-blahnik.md) - [Slab-Style Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfectly-imperfect-cookie.md) - [Crisp Thin Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thin-cookies-nyc.md) - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md)