It is a cookie that comes out on what looks like an artist's paint tray. It also has 3 different colors of "paint" (icing) and some sprinkles. The child is given a small paintbrush and he/she can paint/decorate, then eat the cookie. My DDs LOVED it. They were 4 1/2 yrs and 22 months at the time. And it was nice for DH and I too. We got an extra 10 minutes at dinner since the girls were occupied!