Cookie Love

Super sassy spring cookie!
(Photo by M. Wyler)

I've found my favorite new source for cookies in Georgetown...my friend Melissa!  She is quite an artist I tell you.  And the best part is that it's an art she's taught herself - for fun and sharing!  So, what about the cookies?  Not only are they beautiful, but I can testify that they are also delicious.  The cookie I had was Valentine's Day themed and simply gorgeous.  It tasted like a buttery shortbread with just the right amount of sweet icing.

UK Cookie Bouquet
(Photo by M. Wyler)

We've bought our share of the glossy decorated cookies at the Barnes & Noble Cafe only to find them crumbly and flavorless.  Melissa's hit the mark with her new hobby!










A Basic Shortbread Cookie Recipe
(from Allrecipes.com)
Ingredients

• 2 cups butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in vanilla; add flour and mix well.
3. Put through cookie press and form cookies onto baking sheets. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.

Royal Icing Recipe

(from Allrecipes.com)

Ingredients

• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2 egg whites, beaten

Directions

1. In a bowl, sift together confectioners' sugar and cream of tartar. Using electric mixer, beat in 2 beaten egg whites for about 5 minutes or until mixture is thick enough to hold its shape.

My favorite of all!  The ghosts are tulips turned
upside down with eyes added.  How clever is that?
(Photo by M. Wyler)