SYS Blog Link Party with Features of Treats

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Happy Thursday! Are you ready for another round of strutting your stuff? First, I thought I’d share some yummy treats that I’ve had bookmarked from link parties of the past as well as some that I found on Pinterest. If you are dieting, close this screen now. Actually I would be sad if you left,… read more »

Think Ink for Fast Sugar Cookies

easy valentine cookies

Hello there!  I’m so happy to be back here on somewhat simple.  I missed you guys last month! I thought I’d start the year off with a couple of tips for fast and easy decorated cookies. Conversation hearts are just a necessary part of the Valentine holiday, which is around the corner!  Never mind that… read more »

Christmas Cookies: Gingersnaps with Dark Chocolate Chips

Gingersnaps with Dark Chocolate Chips

Thanksgiving is this week, however, after the turkey, potatoes, rolls, and pies have been eaten and a food induced coma has ensued, we wake up and it is officially the Christmas season. With Christmas comes a whole new kind of cooking and baking. We bake for our neighbors, for friends, co-workers, teachers, Santa, and ourselves. There… read more »

Cookie Gumdrop Turkeys

turkey gumdrop cookies

Holidays make me nostalgic.  I can’t help it.  I just love to jog down memory lane and remember all of the classic crafts and traditions that I used to do as a kid.  Yes, just thinking of these gumdrop turkeys gives me a twinkle in my eye.  You remember them, don’t you?  As I attempted… read more »

Handprint Turkey Cookies

handprint turkey cookies

It’s almost Halloween, but I’m sure you are all done with your Halloween cookies already.  I know you bloggers are on top of your holiday game!  Me, not so much.  Still making costumes. But I thought I’d post a Thanksgiving idea here today so you can have plenty of time to gather supplies and gear… read more »

The Best Sugar Cookie Recipe EVER!

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My good friend and her mom make these cookies all the time and just looking at this picture makes my mouth water! I’ve never tasted a yummier, thicker, more moist sugar cookie in my life! Here is the basic recipe, but of course you can dress these up by cutting them into different shapes and… read more »

Damask Cookies Using a Projector

using a projector to create damask print cookies

It’s wedding season! So it’s time to take our cookies from cute to classy. Decorated sugar cookies aren’t just for kids’ parties and holidays. They are perfect for a “wow” factor at a wedding! I got the chance to make some damask decorated cookies for a family wedding recently.  There was another touch of damask… read more »

4th of July Cookies

4th of July cookies

Sugar cookies are the perfect thing to bring to your 4th of July barbeque! You don’t have to worry about them melting in the July heat, like you do with chocolate based desserts. And, they are sure to bring a wow factor to your red, white and blue tablescape!   I got out my alphabet… read more »