Fruit Roll-Up Roses

Some time ago my Grandmother taught me how to make clay roses. It was an easy technique so I was able to perfect it as a child. To this day, I can't resist making a rose when I come across a lump of play-doh. Somewhere along the way I decided to apply the technique to fruit roll-ups. The edible roses are perfect for a child tea party or an unexpected treat in a lunch box. Simple directions below.

Supplies

Fruit Rolls - any brand should work as long as the fruit roll is not too thick. I chose the one above because everything else was either rainbow colored or had images printed on it.

Circle cookie cutter - you could also use cooking scissors to cut the circles out

Cut out five fruit roll circles.

Roll one circle into a cone shape, pinching the bottom, so it will stay closed. This will be the center of the rose.

Wrap a second circle around the cone. Bend the petal back so it fans out.

Add a third circle on the opposite side of where you placed the second circle. Continue to pinch the bottom of the rose so it stays together.

You will now see the rose start to form. Add another circle or two overlapping the other petals.

Done. Because the rose is an organic shape, it's very forgiving. Don't worry about making it look perfect.