Colored Sugar Cookies

I love having one recipe that is really versatile. For me that recipe happens to be my sugar cookie recipe. I had a half batch of cookie dough left and I just didn’t have it in me to make and frost one more Christmas ornament cookie… After much complaining to anyone who was in ear shot I sucked it up and took a look around. Last year I got a huge bottle of these big colored sugar sprinkles at one of those warehouse stores that I just don’t use that often so I thought I’d just roll the dough in those. This is how they turned out.

Here are the step by step instructions if you feel like trying them for yourself.

1. Make your favorite sugar cookie dough. Mine can be found here.
2. Refrigerate
3. Scoop out and roll into even balls of dough.
4. Roll into colored sugar to cover.
5. Take the bottom of a glass and press the cookie just to flatten.
6. Follow baking instructions and enjoy!

For Sale

I make these yummy sugar cookies for an open house for my favorite Realtor (my dad). If you are looking to buy or sell a house let me know and I’ll hook you up ;)



For the recipe click here.

Volleyball Sugar Cookies

Rams are ready
Rams are smooth
Rams will take control
And stomp all over you!

Go Rams!

Good Luck Emily, Kylie, Kelsi, Brooklyn, Sarah, Jadee, Kailee, Hannah, Carley, Caroline, Rhianna, Coach Jana, Coach Deanna and Coach Hollen

Eggs, carrots and bunnies…

… oh my! After much nagging I finally made Easter sugar cookies. These are for you Nora :)

Valentines Day Sugar Cookies

My sister works as a teacher and every year I make Valentines Day cookies for her students. This is what was made for this year. Looking back they look a lot like last years… I think I need some new inspiration!

Miss Moon's Masterpiece

I love it when kids help me cook. It’s fun to watch as they lick the frosting off their little fingers and to see their eyes light up as they pour sprinkles on.

I had the joy of watching Miss Moon create these masterpieces!

Candy Cane

I don't much care for candy canes. Take away the peppermint and make them out of cookie dough and ta da, the perfect candy cane :)

Sugar People

My mom is such a trooper! I was telling her how I wanted to put little faces on my little people so she picked through all the sprinkles and found eyes for them all. These were a blast to make but after the first few dozen I got sick of them real fast. They are only about the size of my thumb, by the end of the night my hands ached and my eyes were sore from squinting.

Christmas Wreath

I wouldn't mind hanging this on my door.

St. Jude Bake Sale

At work we had a bake sale to benefit St. Jude’s. It was a raging success thanks to everyone who took part. This is what I contributed. Don’t forget to donate this Christmas season. Whether it be your money, time, or delicious baked goods. It will make a world of difference, I promise!

Glitter for Cookies

“Do they make glitter for cookies?”

“Um yeah we call them sprinkles”

I have the best friends around…

I know that these aren't what I would call "glitter sprinkles" but this was to funny not to post. I love a good sugar cookie because you can do almost anything with them.

Sugar Cookies

Is there really any better way to show someone how much you love them? Well maybe but for now this will have to do! Lets be honest, the quickest way to my family’s heart is through their stomachs. Up until I discovered how much fun cupcakes could be I always made sugar cookies when I needed something special. I remember the first boy I baked for. I was all of 14 he was 19. For Valentines Day I made him a plate full of big red hearts. I knew for sure he would fall in love with me. Although I got a heartfelt hug, fall in love he did not. I actually think he was a bit embarrassed.

Sugar Cookies
3 c. flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¾ c. butter at room temperature
1 ½ c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla

Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla mix to incorporate well. Add dry ingredients and mix.
Form into 2 balls and wrap in cling wrap or wax paper. Refrigerate until firm.

Preheat oven to 375 Roll out to desired thickness. Cut into shapes.

Bake at 375 until golden brown at edges.
Cool on wire rack or paper bag

Frosting
1 lb powder sugar
1 stick butter at room temperature
1 tsp almond extract
½ - ¼ c. milk

In a mixer place powdered sugar, butter and almond. Add in milk one tablespoon at a time to reach the consistency you are looking for. I like my frosting like I like my wallet… thick!