Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Valentine Party Preparations

Brad & I have a favorite dessert. We both share a passion for sugar cookies with almond extract icing. I decided to make some today to send to Zeke's school for his Valentine's party. I signed up at the beginning of the year to be room mother for his class and needless to say, I haven't helped out with ANYTHING. So, this is my first attempt at doing something "Room Mother-ish." I absolutely LOVe decorating cookies. I don't like trying to make the right thickness with the icing or creating the right color...but I do like to decorate once the icing is made.

So...after about 5 hours of cookie making...here is what we came up with. Zeke even made his own cookie. I was so impressed that he was able to write his name on his cookie. I have a hard time using that icing-squirter-thingy and I've had a lot of practice. Maybe there's a future in cookie making for him!




It certainly isn't a part of our diet...but I convinced Brad that he needed to have just one cookie that I made just for him.

7 comments:

Emily said...

What a great job you guys did on the cookies! I'm impressed! :)

Bobbie Brodsgaard said...

Maybe in your "spare time" you could post the recipe. I love sugar cookies with almond icing, too! And, yours are beautiful! Looks like you had lots of helpers!

Nellie said...

I know it took a lot of time, but what beautiful cookies you made! The children will be so excited when they see them. You and Brad look wonderful in your picture. Love you all!

The McLain Family said...

Are those the Christmas cookie recipe??? Luv ya!

Jenny Wims Sullivan said...

Of course...to a trained eye, you can't miss them....Cheryl's recipe none the less! So yummy!

tamandscott said...

Those look great! So, you're saying there MIGHT be something for us to eat this weekend after all! :)

Can't wait to see you both!

Karen said...

Jenny,
Very impressive cookies! I have avoided cut out cookies for the past 34 years! Love making cookies, but the cut out variety scare me. The pictures of the kids are adorable.
Karen