BIRD'S NEST COOKIES

Hello Friends!

I want to introduce you to a family favorite, once-a-year treat tradition!

My family has been making these since I was a tiny girl; and the only time we got to make them, was once in the spring. This year, I have already broken tradition by making them twice in two weeks. They always disappear quickly, so with just one batch, we didn't get our fill. :)


COOKIES
1 c. Butter
1/2 c. Brown Sugar, firmly packed
2 Egg Yolks (save the whites)
1-1/2 t. Vanilla
2-1/4 c. Flour
1-1/2 c. Chopped Walnuts (or Pecans)

Cream butter with brown sugar, then stir in egg yolks and vanilla. Mix in flour, half at a time, to form a stiff dough. Roll dough into 1" balls and set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites till foamy. Dip each cookie ball into the egg white, then roll in chopped nuts. Lay out on cookie sheet and press thumb into center of ball. (This will form a place where the eggs can sit).
Bake at 350 degrees for 12 min, or until lightly golden.
When cool, place frosting eggs in each 'nest.'


FROSTING EGGS
2 T. Butter
3 T. Light Corn Syrup
1/2 t. Almond Extract
2 c. Powdered Sugar
2 drops Blue Food Coloring
1 drop Green Food Coloring

Cream butter until soft; mix in other ingredients until smooth. Break of 1/2 teaspoonful at a time and roll into egg shapes. Place 2-4 'eggs' into each nest.

Enjoy!!
Stacie

WEEKEND!

Happy Friday! Are you doing anything special this weekend? We have a game night planned, along with a brunch with family visiting from out-of-the-country. Hubby and I are also going to celebrate our 4 year, wedding anniversary here, with a romantic dinner. And on Sunday, I am planning to bake these cookies that I have seen floating around Pinterest. The recipe only makes two! Perfect. Now I won't be tempted by an entire batch. ;) Of course, I might have to double the recipe so I can share. See you on  Monday!

xx,
Melissa

(image via No. 2 Pencil)

TASTIEST, EASIEST RED VELVET COOKIES!

...although we're all fairly new acquaintances, we already love you all! As a little Valentine's gift, we've got a SWEET recipe for you today!

We noticed a lot of you stopped by to visit THIS POST about RED VELVET COOKIES, so let's head on over to my kitchen and show you our (super rich) version!

FIND THE RECIPE BELOW:

RUBY SNAP - DESIGNER TRIBUTE

...Just a little tribute to our favorite February visitor! For one month a year, Ruby Snap welcomes Scarlett, the Red Velvet Cookie with CREAM CHEESE ICING!! Oooh, la, la. She is mighty irresistible. This means, our weekdays frequently involve a 2:00 cookie run. 

If you don't live near Salt Lake City, they also sell frozen cookie dough. It's well worth it!

You can also find OUR SUPER EASY RECIPE for Red Velvet Cookies HERE.

Do you have a favorite Valentine's Treat??


Ciao,
Stacie