We got started on cut out sugar cookies. I try really really hard to keep the patience when the boys are wanting to help. See, I am kind of a kitchen freak where I like to be in control and I want everything to turn out just perfect when it comes to baking and cooking. So when it was time to roll out the cookies today and use the cookie cutters, I let it be. I gave them the roller and the cutters and let them go to town. To my surprise we had hardly flour on the floor. They really did a great job.
With the cold weather outside, what a perfect way to spend the day!
Do your kids beg to eat the batter off of the beaters? When I use my kitchen aid mixer, there is only one beater and when you've got two boys waiting there with big eyes...you'd better get out a spoon and make it even. And if you are feeling left out, get yourself a spoon too.
Since we had the kitchen in a baking fest, we decided to make some Valentine's bars as well. I just took my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe and added some pretty m&m's to the batter. I poured the whole batter onto a greased jelly roll pan. I baked the pan for about 25 minutes.
Look at those! Isn't that pretty? Now what in the world am I going to do with a whole pan of bars? I don't have neighbors to pass them off to. I suppose my co-workers would take them. It's always fun to take treats to work.
I hope you all have a nice Valentine's day this week. Maybe you'll make a fancy dinner and use your pretty dishes for your sweetie pie or your family. Maybe you'll go out to eat and wait hours to get a table. Or maybe you'll just grab a beer out of your fridge and watch tv by yourself...order take out. I am not sure what I'll make for dinner but I'd better get thinking. Making a "holiday" meal special is always fun. My boys are still young to enjoy it. I am sure some day they will think my "holiday" parties are dumb and for babies...I hope not because I want to have them forever.
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