Cookie Class

This was a real busy weekend. Not only did I make a 3 tier cake for my daughter's birthday, but I blogged about it during the fact. The party, which was on Saturday, was here, at my house. I did all the shopping and cooking, but my hubby did help with setting up in the backyard (thanks!). Our last guests left just after midnight. I have to say that it was a wonderful evening.
So, what do I have planned for Sunday? Some well deserved R&R? No way! I'm going to the 2nd of my 3 day cookie class at Fabulous Cakes.
This weekend we learned how to color flow on cut-out cookies. Our instructor gave us the recipe last weekend. I had a cookie after class and I've got to tell you - it's delicious!
The recipe is so simple, I will post it but I've got to give credit to Wilton. It's theirs:
1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 lg. egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp baking powder
3 c. all-purpose flour
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar with electric mixer or stand mixer. Beat in egg and vanilla. Sift baking powder with flour. Add flour mixture, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. The dough will be very stiff. Blend in the last of the flour. Do not chill dough. Roll dough out 1/2 inch thickness. Dip cutters in flour before each use. Bake cookies on ungreased or parchment lined cookie sheet on top rack of oven for 7-9 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned around the edges. Cool completely before icing.
I love going to this class. It's a small one but there are women there that are very talented. I always get lots of tips from them and their work always inspires me. Here's what mine looked like. I know I still need lots of practice, but I'm very eager to do that.