Friday, December 10, 2010

Colored Lights and Cookies

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An ordinary string of colored lights can make things appear special. Would the reverse be true?

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Today I frosted cookies of the gingerbread type. Not men, but stars. The recipe included its own version of frosting: 1 package Knox gelatin, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup warm water, 2 cups powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Bring the first three ingredients to a rolling boil then turn heat down and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour over powdered sugar in a bowl and beat hard until thick. Then frost the cookies and enjoy.

5 comments:

  1. DesertHenDecember 10, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    Break time at work and now I want cookies...with easy, yummy frosting. Sounds like an easy frosting to make too.

    I like the photo. Amazing the atmosphere a few colored lights can create.

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  2. GailDecember 10, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    Beautiful photo.

    I place lights in a gallon, cover them with potpurri(I can never spell that word!)and place a small doilie on top, tied with a ribbon. The lights heat, the smell comes out.

    Sounds like an easy icing, I will keep this one. Thanks.

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  3. JeannelleDecember 10, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    Thanks for your comments, ladies. Yes, the recipe is easy and yummy.

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  4. FleaDecember 10, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    I Love the photo. You're right about the colored lights. :)

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  5. TiggerifficDecember 10, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    m-m-m-? when did you say your delivering those cookies?
    I have the coffee made and ready..
    ta ta for now...from eastern iowa

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