# Olympic-Inspired Confections Olympic Ring Cookie Bites are Perfect for the Summer 2012 Olympics By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-07-16 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-ring-cookie-bites References: [thedecoratedcookie](http://thedecoratedcookie.com/2010/02/olympic-ring-cookie-bites/) These super-cute Olympic-inspired cookies are the perfect dessert for the big games. These festive [Olympic ring cookie bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cookie-rings) are delicious and straightforward. Get your kids excited about the games by involving them in the process -- and of course, consumption -- of these delectably athletic treats. On the Decorated Cookie website is an easy, step-by-step guide on how to make the globally appealing treats. All you’ll need is a [circle cookie cutter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-cookies), frosting in all the Olympic colors (or just vanilla and some strong dye), frosting bags, [cookie dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-cookie-dough-pucks) of course and a steady hand. Once the cookies are finished baking, just swirl the icing on top. If you want to add a little more sparkle to the design, grab some sprinkles and toss them on top. These are sure to be a hit for the London 2012 Olympic Games. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Olympics](https://www.trendhunter.com/olympics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Olympic-inspired Desserts:** Creating Olympic-themed desserts is a popular trend that can be explored by dessert shops and bakeries. - **Involving Children in Baking:** Encouraging children's participation in baking activities can be a trend embraced by cooking schools and family-friendly bakeries. - **Creative Icing Techniques:** Experimenting with unique icing techniques and designs can provide opportunities for innovation and differentiation in the baking industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Dessert Shops and Bakeries:** Dessert shops and bakeries can explore the trend of creating Olympic-inspired desserts to attract customers and capitalize on event-related marketing. - **Cooking Schools:** Cooking schools can leverage the trend of involving children in baking to offer classes and workshops catered towards family-friendly activities. - **Baking Equipment and Supply Industry:** The baking equipment and supply industry can cater to the rising demand for creative icing techniques by introducing innovative tools and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Olympics-Honoring Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-medal-lemon-filled-classic.md) - [Olympic-Inspired Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-ring-menu.md) - [Wintery Sports Candy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amos-sweets-olympic-candies.md) - [Rewarding Peanut Butter Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-medals.md) - [Dubai Chocolate Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-kunafa-cookie-sandwiches.md) - [Frozen Cookie Dough Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious-cookie-dough-gelato-bites.md) - [Sports-Themed Ready-to-Bake Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-basketball-shape-sugar-cookies.md) - [Snackable Cookie Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cookie-rings.md) - [Celebratory Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-chocolate-confetti-cake-cookies.md)