tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181235495614547632.post2535290909828928801..comments2012-06-27T14:08:09.350-07:00Comments on Hodgepodge from the Heart: Falling Leaves Cookies and Baby Shower CookiesMeredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827452971579929663noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181235495614547632.post-1206982863686071992010-11-04T19:55:47.144-07:002010-11-04T19:55:47.144-07:00Check out the new post!Check out the new post!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08827452971579929663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181235495614547632.post-19029673409936114972010-11-04T19:51:36.318-07:002010-11-04T19:51:36.318-07:00Meredith, I went to a cake specialty store in Tij...Meredith, I went to a cake specialty store in Tijuana, Mexico today and bought some of the autumn leaves so I can make darling cookies just like yours! Thanks again for the pics and instructions.<br /><br />Hey, who won the great cookie giveaway????? Hope it was me (even tho I can make cookies, it's always more fun when somebody else makes 'em!)Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181235495614547632.post-87890075538685340492010-10-30T21:48:48.816-07:002010-10-30T21:48:48.816-07:00Thanks! I had no idea those were candy leaves. I...Thanks! I had no idea those were candy leaves. I'll have to check out Michaels and see if they have any.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181235495614547632.post-78479498657807029222010-10-30T11:06:35.389-07:002010-10-30T11:06:35.389-07:00Chris, they ARE really easy. You just make your co...Chris, they ARE really easy. You just make your cookies and ice them in blue. The next night/day you glob on some green on the bottom, and then use brown for your tree. to do the tree, I start by making 3 globs of brown where i want the bunches of leaves to be, then pipe lines down to the middle to make the trunk. Then just use your finger tips to drop Wiltons mini leaves sprinkles. I don't know if they sell these all year, so you might want to pick some up soon. I use a little paint brush to smoosh the leaves down into the icing. Then i place a few on the ground around the tree.<br />That cookie recipe is like mine, except I don't use baking powder or almond flavoring. Instead I add 1 teaspoon of butter flavor. <br />Thanks for sharing. Did you enter the contest? Post a comment under the contest post if you want to enter.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08827452971579929663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181235495614547632.post-81722572168996114552010-10-30T10:25:01.878-07:002010-10-30T10:25:01.878-07:00What a fun find on the Wilton forum. I LOVE the f...What a fun find on the Wilton forum. I LOVE the fall autumn tree with leaves. How easy is "SO easy"? Is it possible to send instructions? I've only made 2 batches of cookies after taking a class with Deb Hennen of ICES (Int'l Cake Exploration Societe). Deb's sugar cookie recipe is outstanding and doesn't require any refrigeration (which I love).<br />Deb Hennen's "Really Good Sugar Cookie"<br />1 cup softened butter or margarine<br />1 cup granulated sugar<br />1 large egg<br />1 tsp vanilla<br />1 tsp almond flavoring<br />1 tsp baking powder<br />3 cups all purpose flour<br />Preheat oven to 400. In large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond. Add flour and baking powder. If dough is sticky add up to 1/2 cup addt'l flour a little at a time. Do not chill dough. Roll out on parchment paper 1/4" thick or cookie sheet and cut into desired shapes. Bake 6-8 minutes.<br />She recommends rolling out a small portion, then with the cut-off remnants mix in some more fresh dough and roll/cut, repeat. That keeps the dough "fresh" and keeps it from being overworked and tough.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181235495614547632.post-9211202694313682232010-10-09T14:14:28.561-07:002010-10-09T14:14:28.561-07:00The fall cookies make me ready for Fall. Too bad i...The fall cookies make me ready for Fall. Too bad it's 91 degrees in Alabama!The Taylorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16250898314665386683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1181235495614547632.post-44346562908411063972010-10-09T14:01:08.891-07:002010-10-09T14:01:08.891-07:00Hi! Saw you at the festival too! I walked right ...Hi! Saw you at the festival too! I walked right by you at one point, but didn't realize it until we were past...goodness it was crowded! Next year, you should set up a cookie booth, and have pictures of the cakes and stuff you make!Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18227832630049212143noreply@blogger.com