...pretty much like the "OATMEAL ICING TEXTURE" used for the teddy bears in http://www.rollingpinproductions.com, they have this fuzzy look to them.

check them out here:
http://www.rollingpinproductions.com/Web%20Site%20Images/Teddy%20Bear%20Cookies.jpg

here is another example:
http://www.rollingpinproductions.com/Web%20Site%20Images/Cookie_M.jpg
i don't think it's the same "oatmeal icing" but a lighter blue sponged on to the darker blue to create a fuzzy effect?

and another one! check out the "wool" sweater!
http://www.rollingpinproductions.com/Web%20Site%20Images/Cookie%20Samples.jpg

thank you all for your time!

cheers!

Yes, I'd say that gel colour is sponged onto ordinary (flat) iced cookies to achieve a textured look. Those are great looking cookies!

I think it's ordinary royal icing with a damp sponge dabbed on - this would explain why the raised areas are slightly lighter - water makes royal icing with colour in fade slightly.