# Picnic-Patterned Confections These Gingham Cookies Are the Perfect Fashionable Treat for Spring By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-03-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingham-cookies References: [glorioustreats.blogspot](http://glorioustreats.blogspot.ca/2012/03/easy-gingham-cookies-cookie-decorating.html) Get your basket picnic ready with these darling Gingham Cookies. Created by blogger Glory, from the delicious blog Glorious Treats, these pastel pattern stunners are wonderfully flirty and girly to boot. Sure to inspire shrieks of delight from all your sugar-hungry girlfriends, these fashionable snacks are the perfect sweet ending to a giggly girl’s night. Carefully crafted using artfully applied [spray coloring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-baking-confetti), these Gingham Cookies are well worth the extra effort. This relatively simple decorating technique delivers a picture perfect presentation in exchange for a little light labor. The perfect addition to any [bridal shower, garden party, or picnic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosewater-meringue-cookies), these well-dressed confections will delight and dazzle your guests with their simple yet impeccable appearance. So, keep the ants at bay and lay down a comfy blanket, because these sweet Gingham Cookies call for one fabulous picnic. Photo Credits: [glorioustreats.blogspot](http://glorioustreats.blogspot.ca/2012/03/easy-gingham-cookies-cookie-decorating.htmlclass=FourteenG) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Pastel Patterned Foods:** Opportunity to create visually stunning and Instagram-worthy food products using artfully applied spray coloring technique. - **Fashion-inspired Snacks:** Innovative food products that take inspiration from fashion trends to capture the attention of young consumers. - **Picnic-ready Treats:** Opportunity to create fun and visually appealing treats that are perfect for outdoor events. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage brands can incorporate the artful spray coloring technique to create unique products that cater to demand for visually stunning food experiences. - **Fashion and Lifestyle:** Fashion and lifestyle brands can explore collaborations with food companies to create fashion-inspired snacks that appeal to young consumers. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity for event planners and caterers to offer innovative and visually-appealing treats for outdoor events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seasonally Inspired Snack Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancypants-cookies.md) - [Chic Stiletto-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biscuiteers-and-manolo-blahnik.md) - [Gingham-Forward Apparel Edits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-amorys-gingham-edit.md) - [Chef-Inspired Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightingale-ice-cream-sandwiches.md) - [Soft-Baked Birthday Cake Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charleston-birthday-cake-cookies.md) - [Spring-Themed Cookie Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mothers-springtime-circus-animal-cookies.md) - [Easter-Ready Madeleine Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-egg-madeleines.md) - [Chewy Bite-Sized Snack Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-mini-soft-baked-cookies.md) - [Ready-to-Decorate Christmas Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcghees-bakery-gingerbread-men.md)