R is for Rolling Pin

I've always been tempted by the pretty colors and fun shapes of sugar cookies. Whenever I would get the urge to make them I would quickly dismiss it, mostly blaming it on the fact that I didn't own a rolling pin (wine bottles have gotten me this far) and the long process (remember instant gratification is my middle name). Well, with Valentine's Day here I felt it was time to make the commitment. I found a great recipe (and blog) at www.ourbestbites.com.

I finally felt armed.....and dangerous!


What a mess they make!!


But they look so pretty!


Hands off!! A certain someone kept taking the precious dough so he got his own plate of the leftovers.


Our first casualty...


But we made it through (although there were times I wasn't sure we would)...


Time to decorate! Don't these bring back memories of childhood? Exactly the same, they still look like little elves!


I went a little overboard but who can resist?


ahh, sweet rewards.


Guilty as charged, most of the cookies didn't last long enough to take pictures of! Happy Valentines Day!!