Men, I moustache you: how do you keep a stiff upper lip?
Do you hide it under a Hungarian curl? Keep it surreal and sculpted like Salvador Dali? Pair it with a villainous Fu Manchu? Go rugged with a Walrus? Or let it live free in a proud Mo-Fro? Whatever style you favor, Movember gives everyone an excuse to celebrate moustaches — even if that celebration comes in the form of cookies.
I write about food, not faces, so you won’t find a portrait of the mister’s latest lip accessory here. But I will say this: throughout November I tolerate outrageous facial hair that would otherwise earn a double take. Why? Because Movember is a cause worth supporting, and a little silliness goes a long way. These moustache cookie pops were my contribution — sweet, shareable, and perfectly themed for the month.
To help my movie-star–wannabe grow his Mo, I baked a batch of moustache cookie pops for him to take to work. I can only imagine the results: friends comparing styles, colleagues laughing, and crumbs making their way into unexpected places. If you’re handing out cookie pops, plan for tidy eating — napkins, small plates, or individually wrapped pops keep things clean and classy.
If growing a moustache isn’t your thing, or if your facial hair trials tend toward the crumbly side of life, these moustache cookie pops are a great alternative. They let you join the Movember spirit without committing to a month of regrowth. Pick a style from the Mo tree — handlebar, pencil, chevron, walrus — and enjoy it with milk, coffee, or something stronger for a grown-up treat.
These cookie pops were an easy craft that required just a few supplies: stripy paper straws or plain sticks, popsicle sticks for sturdiness, small party favour bags, non-toxic glue for assembly, a craft punch for tags, and of course the freshly baked moustache cookies themselves. The visual impact is big for very little extra effort — perfect for bake sales, office treats, or a themed party.
Presentation tips for moustache cookie pops:
- Attach each cookie securely to its stick with a small dollop of royal icing or melted chocolate; let them set upright so the attachment dries fully.
- Use patterned straws or colored sticks to coordinate with your packaging; black or kraft paper gives a classic, masculine look while polka dots and stripes feel playful.
- Individually bagged pops stay fresh and are easy to hand out; add a punched tag with a short message or the moustache style name for a personal touch.
- Provide napkins or small plates to avoid crumbs on shirts and in upper lips.
If you’d like to bake your own moustache cookie pops, I used my vanilla bean sugar cookie dough for sturdy, flavorful cookies that hold shape well when baked and decorated. Cut moustache shapes from rolled dough, bake until slightly golden, then decorate with buttercream or royal icing. For best results, let decorated cookies dry completely before inserting sticks or packaging.
Thanks for stopping by — enjoy making moustache cookie pops for your Movember celebrations, and please take a moment during the month to support men’s health awareness in whatever way feels right for you.
Tools and materials used for these moustache cookie pops:
- Striped paper straws or wooden sticks for handles
- Small party favour bags and decorative tags
- Non-toxic craft glue and a craft punch for finishing touches
- Vanilla bean sugar cookie dough for sturdy moustache cookies