This post is not about fancy recipes and exotic cooking…
There’s plenty out there in the last few days from other bloggers on the perfect meal and dessert for Valentine’s Day.
This post is about a perfect Valentine.
We had the joy of watching our 4 year old twins this weekend and I had the joy of turning it into a Valentine craft and cookie extravaganza.
As I sit here and watch them fighting sleep in their sleeping bags while watching Charlie Brown, I have a tired smile of my face…
for the day was sweeter than any Valentine’s Day I’ve had in the past.
We made cookies…
Rather, I made cookies ahead of time so all we had to is decorate.
Cookies were cooling and I made the frosting while they were watching the white frosting turn to pink.
“Magic!” they squealed as they watch the red food coloring swirl around in the white frosting turning to pink.
I laid out a myriad of colored sugars and sprinkles as their little hands went to work.
I frosted – they embellished and the production line was in full force.
They decorated and chattered…
and chattered…
until Alas!
They were done.
MeeMaw…I’m tired of this. I wanna do something else!
And off they went to leave me with at least two dozen more cookies to decorate.
I didn’t mind as I watched them playing in the other room.
Such joy!
The recipe for the cookies were adapted from Annie’s Eats…delicious crispy sugar cookies with a hint of lemon.
Topped with a simple cream cheese frosting.
Life is much better touched with a bit of sweetness.
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Those are really cute…
I can’t find a heart shaped cookie cutter, I have tried searching for one, to no avail. Perhaps, everyone has been preparing to make heart shaped cookies. I’ll be a little late but I will sure try this recipe.
I love reading the blog and looking at the pictures. February is about love, love, romantic love, parental love, love for cooking,etc. This post is timely, indeed! =)…Keep posting!
Thanks so much! I found my heart shape cookie cutter at Jo Ann Fabrics. I’m moving on to St. Patty’s day now!
Adorable!
Love the messiness and love that went into these!
You are leaving some awesome footprints. Your children are very fortunate to have you as their mom.
Wow. Thanks Adam!