Ok, this whole blogging thing...I've been using basically any free time I have had over the past 3 months or so to work on my posts...yes, all 33 of them, and today, with the 34th post, I have to say I am officially "caught up." Like I had said originally, the whole "purpose" of this blog is just a means to remember the cookies after they've been eaten. And, happily from now on, the cookies I post will be ones I will have just finished, in the appropriate season and for timely occasions...at least, if I keep to it!
These cookies were really just for fun. I noticed our supply getting low in the cookie jar, and with Valentine's Day still a couple of weeks away, I knew I wanted to make something before then. So, I started thinking about what the kids have been really excited about lately...what, a cookie with them in mind and it wasn't even their birthday? Yes...it was time.
We have had no shortage of snow around here, and we keep talking and reading about sledding, building snowmen, and making snow angels. But, unfortunately with our record-breaking low temps, we are unable to fully enjoy it (or at all!). Their experiences so far have been limited to dressing up in a million layers, dad snow-blowing at all hours of the day, and mom grumbling about how the entryway has not had clean floor in weeks.
So, how about bringing some of the outdoor winter fun indoor with sledding cookies? I looked and looked for a cookie cutter that might work. I had a mini sleigh cookie from my Christmas set, but it really wasn't right. Then, I "saw" it...can you?
A duck! One with its bill and one without.
And, although drawing facial expressions is never my strength, I kept it simple and played around with non-pareils for texture.
I accessorized the platter with coordinating mini snowflakes (my new go-to), and some hats and mittens, again, using the non-pareils for texture and consistency.
I had made argyle onesies before, but I was intimidated a bit by my fair-isle pattern. Actually though, when broken down into the different designs/lines, it really wasn't too tricky.
And, since I was making these with my kids in mind, I wanted to acknowledge their new favorite little guy, Olaf, from Disney's Frozen. Over the winter break, my husband and I took our daughter to see Frozen, her first movie in the theater. Ever since then, she/we have all been make-believing and singing non-stop. Even my son at only 20 months can sing along...and didn't even see the movie!
I used a snowman cookie cutter, but trimmed his top hat to give him a more oval face. Although I pretty much just designed him based on the little figurine my daughter plays with, I did get some additional inspiration from Lizy B's blog.
It was awesome to see the kids' expressions when they saw this cookie all completed. And now, when they get to choose which cookie they want for snack time, Olaf is the clear "winner." So, due to the popularity of these cookies among my kids, I am pretty sure this will not the last time I'll be making these.
Don't you just want to give him a warm hug?
Anyhow,
that's it. All caught up and welcoming our outdoor winter fun in an indoor way.
Hopefully we'll be able to enjoy the real thing soon...stay warm!
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