Sunday, January 27, 2013

A Sweet Treat For My Sweetheart(s)

Here are some 
Fast and Fun
little
Valentine's Day Cookies.

Want to know HOW EASY these are?

First bake up your favorite drop 
Sugar Cookie Recipe
(I'll share my own later)
As soon as they are done 
pull them out and while they are
still warm press a cookie cutter
1/2 way through the cookie.
You don't want to cut it completely out.
You just want the heart impression.
Sorry-blurry pic-hard to do it
and photograph it at the
same time.
Then take some colored sugar
and sprinkle it into the 
grooves.
It is just as easy to do it 
without the cutter in place.

Make yourself a little sign.
Use a pretty little setup
Watch the smiles!
And now, even though I never thought
I would do this I am sharing
My SECRET SECRET SECRET
drop sugar cookie recipe
when I am in a hurry.
Shhhhhh....don't you DARE tell a soul!
Have a wonderful Sunday
your photo name

52 comments:

Tete said...

I knew you cheated! LOL
Love the idea...I suppose you could make shamrock cookies with them, too.
Bet you're tired when those kids leave. Rest up- you got to get better!

Musings from Kim K. said...

Darling. I do that idea with french toast and powered sugar. Never thought to try it with sugar cookies. How fun! Such a special treat for the grands.

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

THIS IS A GREAT IDEA! And these cookie say it all: SUGAR...what fun, Diana!

Thank you for coming to view my post and to leave a message. ENJOY YOUR DAY! Anita

Susie said...

Diana, I have recipes just like that....a whole lot less fussing. I won't be shamed either.:) oxox,Susie

Bente said...

Oh, they looks so pretty and I`m sure they taste sooo good.

Have a nice day

Grammy Goodwill said...

Thanks for sharing this great idea and your recipe, too.

Lynda Bergman Decorative Artisan said...
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Lynda Bergman Decorative Artisan said...

Thanks for that easy recipe and your granddaughter is just soooo cute!!! A special smile for nana!
Lynda

Anonymous said...

what a great idea!!! I will have to try that, I have never bought this cookie dough, it looks yummy!

Debby said...

My kinda of recipe and I have used the same one before. Made Sweet Cheeks smile. Where is all the glitter. Rest when they leave....xo

Julie Marie said...

Those are so pretty Diana!... and I love your "secret" recipe for them... xoxo Julie Marie

Susan said...

LoL I think that is a great recipe!

Beth said...

I use the same recipe you do a lot!! I have never thought of that idea with the cookie cutter though. great idea!

I hope you have a wonderful day!!

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

I want one... now! Looks pretty and tasty :)

Shirley said...

Good Morning, I use that kind of cookie dough when ever I want something sweet that way I don't have all of the other ingredients in the house going to waste. I love your previous post. She is so funny. Enjoy your day. It is raining and on the cold side. Hugs and Prayers from your Missouri Friend.

Anne said...

So cute and so easy too!Love this!
xx
Anne

Anonymous said...

Hi Diana! Your secret is safe with me! :) I love the idea of the heart and sugar! You're the smartet one!
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;)

Something Nice and Pretty said...

They are so cute! Love the idea with the cookie cutter!

Donna said...

What? You mean you don't use your Great, Great Grandma's sugar cookie recipe??! Love the peppermint stick hearts, what a fun idea!

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Thanks for sharing your secret, Diana! : ) That's just about the way I go with cookies, too. Although, I do plan on making a proper banana bread today.

Lynne said...

Your yummy, sweet and pretty secret is safe with me, Sweet D!
~Lynne
w/L.

Tina@WhatWeKeep said...

I won't tell a soul...for a price!
I'll expect my cookies soon, :)
xo, Tina

Kay G. said...

I love that phrase..."sprinkle sugar into the grooves"...sounds like what I try to do with my life!
Love your "secret" cookie dough recipe, you are just too funny girl! :-)
Sweet Cheeks looks very happy with your cookies!

Ricki Treleaven said...

Lol your secret is safe with me! ;P Great idea for the sprinkles. Now that is a trick I'll definitely use with all my various cookie cutters!

xo,
RJ

Dewena said...

This one is doable! And so pretty. I even have a heart cookie cutter that's never been used...maybe this is the year!

momto8 said...

beautiful cookies. strange to me how no one has ever commented on how my sugar cookies could all be so perfect and the exact same size...guess they don't know our little secret!!

Blondie's Journal said...

These are darling, Diana! I have to try this. Sometimes I think Pillsbury and such have perfected our baking recipes, so why not go for it?

Happy Sunday!

XO,
Jane

Nancy @ The Headmistress said...

I love it! I was GOING to say how mine would have to be the frozen variety! I can soooo do this! Thanks for sharing!
Nancy

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Those are so cute...and love your recipe!

20 North Ora said...

Cute and easy idea! Thanks for sharing the recipe for your great sugar cookies! Sounds remarkably similar to mine.

Judy

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Okay, now these are my type of cookies to make!! fast and easy and so cute!!

Hugs,
Deb

Richella Parham said...

I LOVE these! How adorable. . . and I see you like the same cookie recipe I favor! :)

I'm pinning this to my Valentine's Day board. Thank you for sharing it!

Marsha said...

Fun idea! I'll bet the cookies are delicious.

andrea@townandprairie said...

Yep, we share a lot of secrets, don't we? How did you get my recipe??

ā„³artina @ Northern Nesting said...

My lips are sealed ;)
They sure look good!

This N That said...

Why not?? Nobody cares...good for you..

Sweet Tea said...

I'll take a dozen with a big ol' glass of Diet coke! Those look sooo good. They make me think of school parties we had when I was a kid!

Nellie said...

Love that "secret" recipe! Really nice idea, Diana. It certainly does appear that SweetCheeks was pleased.:-) xo Nellie

Leslie said...

Oh.. well I just love that ready made dough! It's so much easier than making it from scratch and tastes just as good. Looks like you guys had fun and the cookies have me craving sugar:)

xxL

Rick Watson said...

Busted missy. I'm renting a billboard :)

Connie said...

I love this . . . everything doesn't have to be complicated . . . and they're wonderful. It is also nice to see that someone else still has candy canes hanging around.
On another subject . . .
How is "The Boss"' doing?
Still praying :)
Have a lovely week.
Your blogging sister, Connie :)

Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said...

Your secret is safe with me! They look wonderful, that sweet, sweet smile confirms it!
Looks like you had a wonderful weekend.
Cindy

Leena Milligan Lanteigne said...

Sa-weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! And cute too! Great for little ones to help bake as well! Hugs, Leena

Mary@mydogsmygardenandmary said...

I won't tell a soul as I do the same thing when I am in a hurry. That is such a terrific idea. Wish I had some now.
Mary

Cristina Garay said...

Hey, you stole my secret recipe! Those are the only ones I can bake that give me big smiles at the end!

farmhouse-story said...

love the impressed heart idea, diana--tfs:) i love the pillsbury cookie doughs!

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Very cute (but this is my recipe)!!

Anonymous said...

So cute! I love your secret recipe! Your pink hearts are perfect! I love your vignette!

Debbie @ MeandMyDIY said...

Oh Diana, that's so cute! And you could have shared an actual recipe and we never would have known the difference, but you didn't, and that's what we all love about you! The cookies are so cute, and what an easy way to dress them up. I'll bet the grands loved them. As for me, my mouth is watering. :) Have a great day!

Debbie

Kris@Littlebushshack said...

Ooh Diana :) you are the sweetest xxx thank you for this lovely idea, Hope you have a wonderful day xxx

Ann from On Sutton Place said...

Haha...I love this! Especially your secret recipe. I use one of those Betty Crocker mixes to make Peanut Blossoms. They are better than any I ever made from scratch. Your hearts are adorable. :o)

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

Diana, you are SUCH a hoot! I will never ever tell.
One Easter my sister insisted I bring my home made bread..I was so overwhelmed that Easter that went out and bought three whole uncut loaves of bread, warmed them a bit, wrapped them in wax paper tucked them in the basket with a little bread board and bread knife and to this day..she doesn't know the bread she raved about was NOT handmade by me! Shhhhh, you won't tell will you?
BIG hugs,
Mona