In the very early stages of Kimmie's pregnancy, I was under a serious gag order. News like this should be announced from every street corner, with me behind the bullhorn - so you can imagine the restraint I had to employ. Now, I can't believe her due date is only a few weeks away - and I guess that could change depending on how eager the little one is to leave his/her current residence.
Kimberley has chosen to have her shower, post delivery. I think it's a great idea that, hopefully, will catch on. Why look at a belly when you could, the baby!?!
Some time ago, I purchased a few stencils from Designer Stencils - each order comes with a little, free sample stencil. It was the perfect size for this application. To dress up the outfit, I added silver dragees as necklaces.
If you are interested in trying out the cookies, here is the recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon each of almond and coffee extracts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅔ cup cocoa
- 3 ½ cups flour
Instructions
- Cream butter, shortening and sugar together.
- Add eggs and extracts. Mix well.
- Add baking powder and salt and mix again.
- Stir in the cocoa until well blended.
- Add flour 1 cup at a time.
- Roll out between two sheets of parchment paper.
- Cut to desired shapes.
- Bake at 375 F for 6 ½ minutes.
- Let cool completely on wire rack before decorating.
Notes
Paula Kelly says
These are wonderful cookies. Your royal icing looks great and I'm sure your friend Kimberley was very impressed with them. Congratulations to the soon to be new parents!
I Sugar Coat It! says
Thank you! You are always so supportive. Love J
I Sugar Coat It! says
Very kind of you, Paula. She hasn't seen them as yet...
Allison says
Jacquee did you make these? You have to sell your stuff.. They are fun and amazing.
Practice making something with a bride and groom so I can give them away at the wedding.
Beautiful work!!!!!!!!!!!
Kimberley says
Jacquee, your chocolate cookies look delightful and delicious! You are so talented. I thought the cookies looked very artisanal down to the DETAILS like the graphics on the dress and pearl necklace. Thanks for the well wishes on your blog, that was very thoughtful of you.
I Sugar Coat It! says
That's the plan!!
G Pavao says
These are adorable.