Lemon Melting Moments Cookies

One can never eat too many cookies right?

I mean itty bitty cookies like these...

surely count as half a cookie.

Only, there are two cookies sandwiched together...

But an oreo counts as one so surely these are the same.

I saw this recipe a while ago on Pinterest.

And I decided that it was time I tested it out.

In my very technical Suzy Social Worker way...

which is totally spur of the moment.

And based on a bag of lemons in my fridge that are just dying to be used up.

It was fun to try out a recipe from a site I am not familiar with.  

Pinterest is a great place for finding ideas and recipes from new blogs and authors.  

The only problem.  

I get overwhelmed.  

For example- I have 143 cookie ideas pinned to be "Cookie" board.  

143 cookies!!!

Help!!

So, I think I wanna keep trying out these new recipes.

But, I need some help.  

So, come find me and follow me at my Pinterest page

And let me know what cookie recipe you want me to try next.  

And if you want to try out these cookies- check out this link

Itty Bitty Kitchen made these cookies and they are delicious.

Of course, I did made some small adaptions. 

For example, I used the zest of two lemons for the cookies (they were small lemons)

and the juice of two lemons in the filling. 

I also made these cookie as small as I could and ended up with 18 sandwich cookies.  

Enjoy!!

And be sure to tell me what cookie you want to see next.
As I cannot keep cookies around me all day- I tend to share them at work.  

So, if you know me come find me soon for some cookies!

Smiles, Marci

Thirty One Cookies... well it was more like 36 cookies to be exact...

I made some cookies for a friend's work party.  

Sometimes I get job envy.

She has the kind of job where she gets to meet cool people.

And entertains important businesses and groups.

Like "Thirty-One". 

Heard of them?  I have. 

I love my large utility tote.  

Anyways, I am getting off track.

I know my friend works very hard at her job, but at times it looks like FUN.

I love my job, but I do not often get to use the words Fun and Social Worker together.

But, I did get to have fun making these cookies.  

They are not perfect.

I am still working on "technique".

But, they were fun to make. 

And I loved the colors.  

So thank you friend for trusting me and supporting me.

I had fun making these cookies.

And I am now a "little" less nervous about making cookies for strangers...

versus friends.

and family.

Who always love your baked goods.  

Even if you started out your love of baking at a young age.

And may have once put salt instead of sugar in a recipe.

And used to eat canned frosting out of a can. (and still does).

Nope scratch that.  I never have done that last one.

And still cannot make a pie crust to save her life.

Have a fabulous weekend everyone!!

Smiles,

Marci  

Sugar Crackle Cookies... aka Crack Cookies

I made some cookies for a friend.

Crack Cookies as she calls them.

I like this particular cookie because it is like a store bought cookie

without the store and the preservatives...

They are hard and crunchy on the outside

And crumbly inside. 

A perfect tea or coffee dipping cookie.

My friend disagrees.  

She says you don't need to dunk this cookie in anything. 

Just enjoy it as it is...

Regardless of whether or not you dunk or savor....

This cookie is a unique one. 

And delicious.

It's main flavor is sugar... There is vanilla in the recipe..

But basic sugar cookie flavor is what stands out.

Give this recipe a try and let me know if you are a dunker...

or not!

Enjoy!

Marci

Sugar Crackle Cookies

1/2 cup butter- room temperature

1/2/ cup shortening

2 cups sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cream of tarter

1/8 tsp salt

3 egg yolks

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 3/4 cups all purpose flour

Beat butter and shortening in a large bowl with a hand mixer or in a stand mixer.  Beat on med to high speed for 30 seconds.  Add sugar, soda , cream of tarter and salt and beat until combined.  Beat in egg yolks and vanilla until combined.  Last, add flour and mix until incorporated.

Shape into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets.  Bake in a 300 degree oven for 18-20 minutes.  (In my oven it was closer to 17 minutes).  Bake until tops are crackled and sides are set.  Cool on wire rack.  

Store at room temp in airtight container.  

makes 4-5 dozen

Memorial Day Weekend

It was a busy weekend. 

Filled with work.  blech.

Fun. Food and Family.

I decided to focus my energy on the Fun Food and Family part. 

I made my cookie version of the flag.  

I can't help but notice the lone white sprinkle on the top red cookie.  

Funny how once you notice something you see it every time you look at a photo.

Cookie Flags are fun.

It is even more fun to share your cookies with coworkers 

and a sweet little girl in the hospital who needs something sweet to eat. 

We had a family cookout yesterday.  

I made my corn salad.  

If you want to try it- check out my recipe here

And.....

I finally got to use my corn zipper....

Remember seeing it in this post?

It was amazing.  Just Amazing.

The best part of family cookouts.

Fire pits.

Drinks by the fire.

Laughs.

and..... SMORES!

How do you like your marshmallows? 

Toasted or burnt??

Me- I love them plain, toasted and burnt.

You could jazz up the traditional Smores with a Reese Peanut Butter Cup.   

It might be tasty.  Very Tasty.

But, I think I like the traditional way best.

I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend as well. 

Smiles,

Marci

Brown Butter Cookie Dough Chocolate Pretzel Yums!!

Betty Crocker does what... She bakes...

So- I decided to be more like Betty Crocker...

And a little less Suzy Social Worker..

So I made you some Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pretzel Yums!

This fabulous recipe is compliments of Willow Bird Baking!

Check out her original recipe here

Then go forth and make these yums! 

They are amazing.

And almost make you forget your Suzy Social Worker moments.

almost.

Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!!

I am spending mine with two cuties named Cake Butt and Pie!!

And some Doodles fun may be joining us!

Smiles,

Marci

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!!

To all the Mother's out there.

The Mothers to be

The Mothers of multiples

The Mothers of Special Needs kids

The Step Mothers

The Mothers of fur babies

The Mothers who are not yet a Mother.  

The Mothers who miss their Mother.  

Love to all of you!

Marci

Happy Pictures

It's been a rough couple of weeks in my Suzy Social Worker role.  

So-

I thought that I would think Happy Spring Thoughts.

Beautiful flowers always make me happy.

 Beautiful Blooming Trees make me smile.

And signs of green growing gives me hope.

And it is the small things- calls from friend when you share that you had a frustrating day. 

Support from coworkers, supervisors and management. 

(Something I didn't feel I had in my old position and ever so grateful for now!)

It makes the job easier.

And deep down in my heart.  

I know I made the right decision.

Sending hugs to everyone who needs a hug or smile!

Smiles,

Marci