Valentine's, Minis, Gluten Free and Hockey Too!

For Valentine's Day this year I had to made over 500 cookies and was working right up until 1:00 on Valentine's eve.  There were minis, and pandas and gluten free yummies.   Spreading the love and wishing you all a very Happy BELATED Valentine's Day! 

First up: The minis.  We go together like....

A few times a year I get asked to make Gluten Free cookies.  I played around and decided that this was my favorite recipe for flavor, texture, and cookie cutters.  You can find the full recipe here. 

Note:  You absolutely MUST chill this recipe.  The gluten free dough does not behave the same way as your regular sugar cookie dough.  Also, I've noticed they tend to not hold their shape as well - so stick to less detailed cutters for best results. 

Since I was making gluten free cookies anyway....these Hockey cookies are gluten free too.   Nothing says I Love You like a gluten free cookie made special for the Hockey team! 

And my faves: These adorable panda Valentine cookies!!!!  Oh my gosh, I just want to squeeze them!

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Happy Belated Valentine's Day!

 

Finally finished packing up the last of the Valentine cookies (yes, a day late.)  My kids have several parties taking place at the end of the week.  So much pink!  Time to get these out of the way and make room for all the fun stuff coming up including: Trolls, Big Hero 6, and Tie Dye - So. Much. Fun.

If you're looking to get some cookies done quickly, here's a few speedy tips: 

• Stick to 1 or 2 layers.  You can get these done in 1 day by avoiding long periods of dry time.  To add some fun to the design include some wet on wet icing patterns.  Same dry time, but a more detailed design.
• Limit your icing colors.  It can get overwhelming quickly when you use too many.  Choose 3 - 4 colors to work with.  
• Skip the fancy borders.  Especially if these are heading off to the youngsters' class. 
• Use an edible marker.  When it comes to the details you can skip the piping bag and grab an edible marker.  Same adorable little details - much quicker and easier on the hands.

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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

 

Ok, so this isn't really for Valentine's Day, but it did have a pink blanket.....

I made my very first cat cake!  More specifically a sleepy kitten in a basket cake.    Everything was edible (this little kitten is fondant) except the little guys whiskers.  The basket itself is actually piped buttercream that I gently painted with food coloring.  Hope you like him...or her.  This little kitty doesn't have a name.