Joy in the Kitchen!

My husband is awesome.  Sometimes I forget that briefly and give him grief, but he really is awesome.  Here is the plate sized sugar cookie I made for him today using the sugar cookie recipe HERE .   I made smaller cookies for the kids - just lunch plate sized.  I love how soft this recipe turns out.  I used regular decorating icing recipe for these cookies but the rest I frosted with my favorite Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting because it tastes SO good!   Dave was thoughtful and cooked dinner.  Pineapple Chicken Stir-fry with a wild rice blend.  It was delicious!  Definitely a "cook-it-again" recipe! Happy Valentine's Day!

Pinwheel cookies always look festive!  We usually make chocolate pinwheels at Christmas time, but I decided to try exchanging chocolate for red food coloring to celebrate Valentine's Day.  My girls especially loved the pink swirls. I used the  Refrigerator Pinwheel recipe I posted a few years ago.   Once the dough is all mixed.  Split it in two, and instead of adding the cocoa powder as directed, add 1 tsp. of red food coloring.  Mix it in well and then continue to follow the recipe directions. Once the cookie rolls are ready to cut, pour your choice of sprinkles onto a cookie sheet and roll the dough until sides are coated.  Cut into 1/4 inch slices and place on cookie sheet 1 inch apart.  If you'd like heart shaped cookies rather than round,  squeeze the circle into a triangle and then press a dent in one side with a wooden spoon handle or  shape gently with your fingers. Food is always a fun way to celebrate a holiday! Enjoy!