Nautical Copper Cookie Cutters | Sailboats, Whales & Lobsters

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCe1XZnabdNEkBjha9tI3zX2U1c4QACYL3Cgv7BqPZPrnpN5w1t041XwmDqqcUdG_Bt60e23STp04ioPOHZYTTrBrcV6VYQmQ3rbNQrJEK967EdXI_x8zqZbdEMU0kPYSHPHto9n6WLi9t/s1600/IMG_1667.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCe1XZnabdNEkBjha9tI3zX2U1c4QACYL3Cgv7BqPZPrnpN5w1t041XwmDqqcUdG_Bt60e23STp04ioPOHZYTTrBrcV6VYQmQ3rbNQrJEK967EdXI_x8zqZbdEMU0kPYSHPHto9n6WLi9t/s1600/IMG_1667.JPG" width="426" /></a></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Nautical Copper Cookie Cutters | Sailboats, Whales & Lobsters</i><br /><br />A season in my store wouldn't be complete without some copper cookie cutters.  I know I say this every season, but these might be my all time favorite.  <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/products/copper-cookie-cutters-summer-nautical">Sailboats, Whales & Lobsters</a> - they are just so charming and whimsical.  They would be the perfect addition to any summer party - I've already had many orders for rehearsal dinners, showers and birthday parties.  <br /> </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">As you can see, they are really easy to decorate - just filling in with solid colors.  You can make them as simple or as complicated as you'd like.  <br /><br />I've included my go-to sugar cookie and icing recipe below that includes my favorite </span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/all/products/vanilla-bean-paste">vanilla bean paste.</a></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; 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font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I've also created some coordinating <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/summer/products/anchor-tags-cards">Anchor Tags & Folded Cards</a> ($6 for set of 20/10) for your summer occasions.  They are a very heavy natural cardstock printed in a deep navy blue.  The tags (pictured here) come with a hole punch, ready for stringing on a ribbon, and the folded cards make great place cards (that I used for the Seafood Boil, <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/06/seafood-boil-party-my-favorite-and.html">here</a>) or gift cards.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZhQurzfPq-nq6obomzlwLw4q1V88BZXhR718xGfpP4QFjwosr8lBdgtSIZ1J8Ux9QvaI0LyzbweW4DnAat3NsGpITH2hqm8w5_dzwTR8U7vyEmOTrinU-SPqniwoCwbUoJNPoWaKLiLN/s1600/IMG_1560.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>the best<br />sugar cookies</i></span><br /><br />2 sticks of butter<br />1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar<br />2 1/2 cups of flour<br />1 tsp of <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/all/products/vanilla-bean-paste">vanilla bean paste</a><br />1 tsp of cream of tarter<br />1 tsp of baking soda<br />1 egg<br /><br />In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip together butter and powdered sugar.  Add Flour, vanilla, cream of tarter, soda, then mix for 20 seconds, then and egg.  On slow, stir together ingredients just until combined.  </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Turn the dough out onto a floured board and wrap it with plastic wrap.  Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.  </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Unwrap the dough and put it on a floured board.  Roll out dough until 1/4 inch thick.  Place them on a <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/parchment-paper-sheets-200-sheets">parchment lined</a> baking sheet.   Bake for 6-8 minutes at 350 degrees just until the edges begin to turn brown - baking time will depend on size and thickness of the cookie.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfLNVQKuyR4DFxFdQnJJ_9BOWSmf3O2dyJ3734GFKHpe3qOmuHcjlhN7TJ185GWHrMpnd1Dc6WEamYSsEXgT5nRK_FBKSTgdFY99Fa7EGlha0dNew-g1kuH7VsHXgoLmYYozckp47b8r_1/s1600/IMG_1563.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfLNVQKuyR4DFxFdQnJJ_9BOWSmf3O2dyJ3734GFKHpe3qOmuHcjlhN7TJ185GWHrMpnd1Dc6WEamYSsEXgT5nRK_FBKSTgdFY99Fa7EGlha0dNew-g1kuH7VsHXgoLmYYozckp47b8r_1/s1600/IMG_1563.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">I use <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/parchment-paper-sheets-200-sheets">parchment pan liners</a> for baking and my <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/disposable-pastry-bag-20-bags" target="_blank">12" pastry bags</a> & <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/gel-icing-colors">gel icing colors</a> (now restocked!) to make the decorating look as neat as possible.  </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpK6SKQXvBHBzbvbDUQH0vEAmpwQsPRPbx0YcWClQTOTfQdbfYG-h-YtsajLEJsmjMo_UDX3TNGIWhuePSe3CkZ6H5uj2AfsmIP7O9h2Utk0u4AefZjSwyW8GEwfQew9qNKIKLDwlsW3PG/s1600/IMG_1594.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpK6SKQXvBHBzbvbDUQH0vEAmpwQsPRPbx0YcWClQTOTfQdbfYG-h-YtsajLEJsmjMo_UDX3TNGIWhuePSe3CkZ6H5uj2AfsmIP7O9h2Utk0u4AefZjSwyW8GEwfQew9qNKIKLDwlsW3PG/s1600/IMG_1594.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Royal Icing</i></span><br /><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 egg whites<br />4 cups of powdered sugar</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">In the mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites until almost frothy.  Add in the powdered sugar and whisk on slow until smooth.  </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You may need to add more or less powdered sugar or water to achieve desired thickness.  For sugar cookies, you want the icing to be thin enough that it will fall back on itself and smooth itself out, but not too thin so it will run off of the cookie.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here is a link to my post about mixing great icing colors - <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/04/tips-for-perfect-icing-colors-icing.html">My Icing Color Wheel Post</a>.  I will try to do a separate one for these exact colors, if you plan to make your own. </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoBeH-OjsDbFsefv2NasjSzDj0Hd_-JURzsWwlsevUFlJ_PvzUO2ETIyqqudVS0lj1fXaCPde65BPtntijE04hf2Q2fMW8-XYRwAHetdsEhmNShD-y6Ku7RnEdv3io_b3XhmIysCWjRO5V/s1600/IMG_1610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoBeH-OjsDbFsefv2NasjSzDj0Hd_-JURzsWwlsevUFlJ_PvzUO2ETIyqqudVS0lj1fXaCPde65BPtntijE04hf2Q2fMW8-XYRwAHetdsEhmNShD-y6Ku7RnEdv3io_b3XhmIysCWjRO5V/s1600/IMG_1610.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">It really is just outlining, and filling in the lines.   </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzQyzhrhISReodc7VxZ9QYHMy-43OIvCEf0ioFW2P7MRnox_IjqQH3B_gOFcoCuv6NFx7KaYTNB-3tP4qo3lnsPtRBlchiEbWxEMmLrq1nAP4QHu_XaSOsNwApvfsjPgTT0BYxvn5lM87T/s1600/IMG_1612.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzQyzhrhISReodc7VxZ9QYHMy-43OIvCEf0ioFW2P7MRnox_IjqQH3B_gOFcoCuv6NFx7KaYTNB-3tP4qo3lnsPtRBlchiEbWxEMmLrq1nAP4QHu_XaSOsNwApvfsjPgTT0BYxvn5lM87T/s1600/IMG_1612.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">The sailboat requires a little more planning, but is still very simple.  You can just do one solid triangle on top, and a boat below. </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdk2Pb25gkbcIeTEvNsYB0MLL3pMrToOVsru3OkFDpFioEyM0qPhhYkBHEmLGZIdgloY9JPUaIsNKGXn0kS8XyYEcB4CVCp6CAX0NtTkeATdd4WgAj1D_f6i9Fliiecnhppjq7CJ_LR_l/s1600/IMG_1616.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdk2Pb25gkbcIeTEvNsYB0MLL3pMrToOVsru3OkFDpFioEyM0qPhhYkBHEmLGZIdgloY9JPUaIsNKGXn0kS8XyYEcB4CVCp6CAX0NtTkeATdd4WgAj1D_f6i9Fliiecnhppjq7CJ_LR_l/s1600/IMG_1616.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">The lobsters are very simple, too.  The red color requires lots of the red gel coloring to get anything that doesn't look pinkish.</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkthxMZrua457a_Ubgs73KtlX5rD4PQEE9w2AfLSPjkO6z-c_QYqUOPpoA4GbrqBUMXGRKyAxlOXQCpS-sVbMBV6INV9ofltx02iEp47RBTlfPA94SqyAvpdIG3Pd-R5z-6EFtjmtfmboT/s1600/IMG_1794.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkthxMZrua457a_Ubgs73KtlX5rD4PQEE9w2AfLSPjkO6z-c_QYqUOPpoA4GbrqBUMXGRKyAxlOXQCpS-sVbMBV6INV9ofltx02iEp47RBTlfPA94SqyAvpdIG3Pd-R5z-6EFtjmtfmboT/s1600/IMG_1794.jpg" width="448" /></a></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Each cutter is ready for gift-giving packaged with a copy of my Sugar Cookie Recipe in a Large Cello Bag, tied with stamped ribbon.  They make a great favor, too... especially if you don't think you are up to actually making the cookies.</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3XmtsZk6w2JhzqQXVtCSOVEeDsetRL_enmPCCpEuFNDJ4kuA6-C9isUAlkf-B1KjvyX6ksyP-Xl6Ha31q9HYf2l3b7qr9QXFctop_Beg20JcoLA-uBhlYBwLk-oaojA-v8YWptCHdFjmk/s1600/IMG_1673.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3XmtsZk6w2JhzqQXVtCSOVEeDsetRL_enmPCCpEuFNDJ4kuA6-C9isUAlkf-B1KjvyX6ksyP-Xl6Ha31q9HYf2l3b7qr9QXFctop_Beg20JcoLA-uBhlYBwLk-oaojA-v8YWptCHdFjmk/s1600/IMG_1673.JPG" width="426" /></a></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">The whale is shown packaged in the <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/packaging/products/cello-bags-mini-small-medium-large">Medium Cello Bag</a> and the Sailboat and Lobster fit best packaged in the <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/packaging/products/cello-bags-mini-small-medium-large">Large Cello Bag</a>.</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><br />

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Easter Cookie Decorating | New Sugar Cookie Recipe

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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBgDyZzc08tadpskDEMFzLs26UicZtsD_CmKbV49QKH0aVK_qDEcfyzAzHf1-esk6ypNJUQ_LLr9okq49p9MTST1_qY_0567XGscvVFONJ8p5qPNSZhIRJ_FdYjwkadgK1o4cyEFT1EQ06/s1600/spring-cookies-2.png" width="426" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBgDyZzc08tadpskDEMFzLs26UicZtsD_CmKbV49QKH0aVK_qDEcfyzAzHf1-esk6ypNJUQ_LLr9okq49p9MTST1_qY_0567XGscvVFONJ8p5qPNSZhIRJ_FdYjwkadgK1o4cyEFT1EQ06/s1600/spring-cookies-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F04%2Feaster-cookie-decorating-new-sugar.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-zYqbrwcIkfk%2FUz2xTK-A8II%2FAAAAAAAAWOk%2Fcnr2h9jnbDI%2Fs1600%2Fspring-cookies-3.png&description=Easter%20Sugar%20Cookies%20%7C%20Creamy%20Buttery%20Glaze%20Recipe"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />Today I decorated another batch of sugar cookies using my collection of <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/new-for-spring/products/spring-copper-cookie-cutters">Copper Cookie Cutters for Spring</a>.  A little short on time, I went a little simpler - with a cleaner and softer decorating approach.   <br /><br />For the first time in 30 years, I tried a new sugar cookie recipe this week.  To be clear, I still love, love, love <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-cookies-sugar-cookies-from.html">my Sugar Cookie Recipe</a>, but this is my 2nd batch of sugar cookies in the last 30 days, so I wanted to switch it up.  <br /><br />I know most of you read <a href="http://nineandsixteen.blogspot.com/2014/03/easter-bunny-gifts-easy-applique-bunny.html">Tessa's Blog (Nine & Sixteen)</a>, and she has been raving about a new recipe she found from Williams-Sonoma.  So, since I was in the mood for something different, I thought this would be a great chance to try it. <br /><br />It has a bit of a shortbread cookie constancy - which I love.  The cookies really hold their shape during baking.  But the real difference is the tiny bit of cardamom added to the dough.  It adds a subtle spice that, as Tessa would say, gives it a little something special, but it is not so much that it is overwhelming.  <br /><br />The recipe link for the cookies is in <a href="http://nineandsixteen.blogspot.com/2014/03/easter-bunny-gifts-easy-applique-bunny.html">this post on Tessa's blog</a>, and it also includes the most adorable DIY bunny applique t-shirt (think mini boden style) that I can't wait to try.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN5eLF3pO6RVc1DxsTmg3Lv2n8dLlUDXPWERzY3Fg2NQc8nX-Ja2sLoYMX6XCWmU1K2xYbNdwir5pruF4KwI0FF5SlIZJVp7I_KoOWOMfj7JGoWjZ9bMkIZXNDCLEAUdvaD_tW947mAxHa/s1600/IMG_9380.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN5eLF3pO6RVc1DxsTmg3Lv2n8dLlUDXPWERzY3Fg2NQc8nX-Ja2sLoYMX6XCWmU1K2xYbNdwir5pruF4KwI0FF5SlIZJVp7I_KoOWOMfj7JGoWjZ9bMkIZXNDCLEAUdvaD_tW947mAxHa/s1600/IMG_9380.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I also tried a new, well actually old, icing to go along with the cookie.  When we were little, my Mom made this creamy, buttery icing that we used to decorate our sugar cookies.  When I started decorating cookies for my clients, I switched over to Royal Icing because it gets hard and shiny - more professional looking... but there is nothing like the taste of a real butter icing. <br /><br />In her post, Tessa had a tip about creating a glaze - she put a tablespoon of light corn syrup in hers.  I did the same in my buttery version and I think it helped the icing to harden and gave it a little shine. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0rZ0Yn_Pou5tSacga4CrR5gDeh40McJQqBDvK86j9XfxhdTKwKbvD7udqOG52hy5gSRlyX5SLGx4QbUxdXVAGOA7HJR2p6vjRUq5JbfzTItRRjeA8R_EwxDscd38z0v3sraMZ-XZV2msu/s1600/IMG_9368.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0rZ0Yn_Pou5tSacga4CrR5gDeh40McJQqBDvK86j9XfxhdTKwKbvD7udqOG52hy5gSRlyX5SLGx4QbUxdXVAGOA7HJR2p6vjRUq5JbfzTItRRjeA8R_EwxDscd38z0v3sraMZ-XZV2msu/s1600/IMG_9368.JPG" width="277" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Simple </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Butter Icing</i> </span><br /><br />4 tablespoons of Butter<br />4 tablespoons of Milk<br />1 tablespoon of light corn syrup <br />3-4 cups of Powdered Sugar<br /><br />In a glass mixing bowl, heat butter and milk together in the microwave for 30 seconds, or until butter is melted.  Mix in powder sugar and stir until smooth.  Add more powdered sugar or milk to achieve the correct consistency.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFNGcjoCIam-MginEe9GHtgpVKsfW1WUQPM3yBnjU9wO5vFhJpwCimGz0nyP66IjnCG1g-Z3awUqjgJnD99z0MRVbd2f5agO5kii9aGKbsGA5rVAe6Rdvq553InA0K9QRpQAT0ShvIPUeG/s1600/IMG_9386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFNGcjoCIam-MginEe9GHtgpVKsfW1WUQPM3yBnjU9wO5vFhJpwCimGz0nyP66IjnCG1g-Z3awUqjgJnD99z0MRVbd2f5agO5kii9aGKbsGA5rVAe6Rdvq553InA0K9QRpQAT0ShvIPUeG/s1600/IMG_9386.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>Products Used : <br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/spring-copper-cookie-cutters">Spring Copper Cookies Cutters (on Sale Today - Saturday)</a><br /><br />I used my <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/disposable-pastry-bag-20-bags">12" Disposable Pastry Bags</a> to make the decorating easier - and clean up simple. <br /><br /><br />Because I always like a little bit of sparkle on simple cookies, I used <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/all/products/sugars-sprinkles">Fine Sanding Sugar</a> on the eggs. <br /><br /><br />And of course, I used my <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/parchment-paper-sheets-200-sheets">Parchment Paper Sheets</a> to bake the cookies on - non-stick and no scrubbing the pan.  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2IA4reDjc35qxpJiTRQIFmqic0fQ3KNWWZrm23oxjh-D_AKk_6L46VQGT-QqSRmk3aupdfMrs1d3QvVsu4y24OK18Flzay6ed16AvT6SpP7TBuKot6fT8GMvxgmLeng7PCeG7ExFauty3/s1600/IMG_9415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2IA4reDjc35qxpJiTRQIFmqic0fQ3KNWWZrm23oxjh-D_AKk_6L46VQGT-QqSRmk3aupdfMrs1d3QvVsu4y24OK18Flzay6ed16AvT6SpP7TBuKot6fT8GMvxgmLeng7PCeG7ExFauty3/s1600/IMG_9415.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/products/easter-tags-cards">Bunny "Hippity Hoppity"</a></i></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Easter is always a very colorful holiday, so I like to use more subtle colors (like this graphite grey for the bunny) for tags and cards to make any treat or gift look beautiful.  These Bunny Cards come in both Tags & Folded Cards.</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Easter Cookie Decorating | New Sugar Cookie Recipe

Today I decorated another batch of sugar cookies using my collection of Copper Cookie Cutters for Spring .  A little short on time, I went ...

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