What you'll need:
Step 1
Roll out your red fondant. Use a circle shaped cookie cutter that is the same size as your cookie to cut out one out for every two cookies you are decorating.
Step 2
Cut the circle shaped in half and bend at the corners as shown.
Step 3
Roll out the black fondant and cut 1/8" strips using a ruler to guide you.
Step 4
With your paintbrush and water, lightly moisten the back of the red fondant and apply to the cookie as shown.
Step 5
Use the paintbrush and water to wet the red fondant and apply your black strips on top of the red fondant as shown.
Step 6
Cut the edge of the black strips to fit the cookie as shown.
Step 7
Use the tip of a buttercream decorator to cut circle shapes from the black fondant for eyes.
Use your knife to cut out an eye patch shape and mustache.
Step 8
Roll out the red fondant and cut 1/4" strips as shown. Fold these in half to look like the strings on the bandanna. Use a small amount of water to get this fondant to stick to the cookie.
Step 9
Use a small amount of water to moisten the back of the eyes, eye patch, and mustache and apply these to the cookie as well.