Every year one of my hubby's friends has a big Memorial Weekend get together that goes from Saturday to Monday. People bring their families and their campers and tents and have a fun filled weekend of eating and playing and socializing.
So approximately 28 hours ago we glanced at the invite and realized it said, "Bring a dish to share."
So my brilliant idea was, "Oh, I'll just whip up some cookies!"
I have never been known for my intelligence.
I have been baking and decorating cookies for the last 6 hours. I have got no time left to do my hair or wash my clothes. At least my nails were already done.
The invite said, "Join us for a Weekend of Family & Friends and Campouts".
Okie-dokie.
I didnt have a cookie cutter for the fire so I just made one quick.
I tried out that whole wet on wet technique that everyone else is so good at for the fire. I like it!
Quick little happy accident I have to share... I didnt have time to go and pop all the air bubbles in the logs, but I love how it seems to add texture! Its almost even better now! :)
I know its not technically a 'dish' to share, but I hope they like it!
And I hope you enjoy your Memorial Weekend and a BIG thank you to all the Veterans!
I used my favorite Cookie Recipe and favorite Icing Recipe.
Amanda, YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME!! My cookies do not look like this, although I have literally done them once, bahaha. But anywho, they are precious, and I am sure you won't hear any complaints about food. :D
Posted by: Kristin Morris | May 29, 2010 at 01:34 PM
You're such a genius!! How cute are those!! Hope y'all have a blast! :)
Posted by: Libby | May 29, 2010 at 01:36 PM
Love them! Adorable!!
Posted by: Casey | May 29, 2010 at 01:42 PM
My goodness, Amanda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just when I thought I saw it all!!! I'm so excited to see Miranda's cookies!! You know you're going to have a complete blog post dedicated to you!! LOL
Posted by: Alicia | May 29, 2010 at 01:45 PM
LOVE them! I bet everyone else will too. Great job!
Posted by: Renee | May 29, 2010 at 01:54 PM
They are going LOVE them! Your printing on those is impeccable! I want to come, too!!!
Posted by: bridget {bake at 350} | May 29, 2010 at 02:13 PM
OMG - wonderful! You're so, so talented Amanda!
Posted by: Grapefruit | May 29, 2010 at 02:25 PM
Those totally comprise a dish to share ~ Adorable!! Lucky campers have something wonderful to look forward to. Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: aimee | May 29, 2010 at 02:48 PM
so cute! i recently foumd your blog and i'm so happy i did.
Posted by: Basht | May 29, 2010 at 02:51 PM
These look great!!! My "dish to share" is ALWAYS cookies. Careful though, from here on out, you'll not be allowed to bring anything else, especially after these beauts make an appearance.
Posted by: meaghan (chic cookies) | May 29, 2010 at 03:07 PM
those are awesome ... such a creative girl!
Posted by: Stephanie | May 29, 2010 at 03:12 PM
I am SO copying this idea for Boy Scouts!
Posted by: ElizaBeth | May 29, 2010 at 03:22 PM
So cute! I love them!!! :)
Janis
Posted by: janis | May 29, 2010 at 03:23 PM
These will definitely beat out smores any day. What a super cute and creative idea. Why I am not surprised?! Hope you have a great gathering will all the family and friends.
Posted by: Paula | May 29, 2010 at 03:25 PM
Awesome cookies! Enjoy your camp out. We are headed to camp (in a tent) for the next six nights. We leave tomorrow after church services. Can't wait! I love camping!!
Posted by: Amanda Sikes | May 29, 2010 at 04:10 PM
Always have to have a last minute cookie idea. Don't you love when you don't read the full invitation? ;)
Posted by: Alex Erynn | May 29, 2010 at 05:40 PM
Wow, I love the designs on these!!!! Perfect!!! SO so cute!!!! I love the flames and logs!!
Posted by: Amy | May 29, 2010 at 07:05 PM
These look amazing! How long have you been decorating cookies? You're incredibly talented... :D
Wei-Wei
Posted by: Wei-Wei | May 29, 2010 at 09:58 PM
You know, I had come by earlier to see if you had any fun red, white and blue cupcakes to share for the holiday, but no, you go so above and beyond. Unbelievable. I'm sure EVERYONE liked them!
Posted by: Amy's blah, blah, blog | May 29, 2010 at 10:21 PM
Seriously? These are sooo fun! Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend!
Posted by: Amy | May 30, 2010 at 05:29 AM
WOW, these are stunning. You have incredible talent!
Posted by: Nikki | May 30, 2010 at 07:24 AM
Super cute cookies! I'm sure everyone is going to love them, and I'm sure your "dish" will definitely be the most creative and delicious at the campout! Hope you and your family have a great weekend!
Posted by: Lauren @ Crave. Indulge. Satisfy. | May 30, 2010 at 08:00 AM
These are so awesome! I love how you "just whipped them up!" What tip do you use when you write? I tried a 1 & 2 last night w/some cookies I was doing. The 1 seemed to thin and the 2 seemed too thick. I think maybe my icing was a little too thin? I'm still working out lots of kinks but I'm getting better! If only practicing didn't take 6 hours! hahaha Have you ever used PME tips?
Posted by: Sarah | May 30, 2010 at 11:12 AM
"I didnt have a cookie cutter for the fire so I just made one quick."
Lol, I love how nonchalant that comment was! Like it was just no biggie! ;) Do you even KNOW how amazing you are? I sure hope so ;)
I just realized I haven't been getting your emails for when you update this blog so I've missed a bunch of posts! I'm excited to catch up! Sad (for me) that you're booked through August, so I'll have to snag you for my son's September birthday before you fill up ;) I'm excited that you've been doing so well with this! Thank you for sharing your talents with others!
Posted by: Mandi | May 30, 2010 at 04:02 PM
What's not to like? I'm sure everyone will LOVE them!
Posted by: Sue | May 30, 2010 at 05:25 PM
They are perfect! The colors and marbling on the fire look beautiful!
I'll try your icing recipe this week, wish me luck!
Posted by: Paula | May 30, 2010 at 09:27 PM
Did you use your signature icing for these? You've said before that they take a few days to completely dry - but it sounds like you only had a few hours to whip these together before it was time to pack up and head out. How did you get the icing to dry quickly enough for stacking them?
Posted by: chirky | May 30, 2010 at 09:45 PM
soo cute! im sure everyone loves it!
Posted by: faithy | May 30, 2010 at 11:54 PM
As always, your cookies look fab.
I love that you "just made one" for the log/fire cutter. Could you please explain that one a little more... I notice that you've done that before too - made your own cutters based on the need. A tutorial on that, with some photos and samples would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by: Andrea | May 31, 2010 at 01:47 PM
3d cookie designs, a new trend? the air bubbles turned out to add a great effect--bravo!
Posted by: grace | May 31, 2010 at 02:19 PM
These are awesome! You are so talented! And I do love the logs as well. Some of the best inventions and ideas come out of us being in a hurry. Great job and I hope everyone loved them!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Maranda | May 31, 2010 at 09:57 PM
QUESTION: You say you didn't have a cookie cutter for them so you made one. How did you make it?? Genius!
Posted by: Andrea | May 31, 2010 at 10:31 PM
I completely JUST found your blog and fell in love. I went through every page tonight and was in awe. I am attempting my first rainbow cupcake endeavor tomorrow and you inspired me to go for it!!
I can't wait to keep up with you and all your beautiful work!
Posted by: Lindsey | May 31, 2010 at 10:34 PM
love the fire
i made cookies for memorial day too
http://aspiringeventplanner.blogspot.com/2010/06/memorial-day-cookies.html
Posted by: amanda | Jun 01, 2010 at 09:39 AM
Although I may not always leave a comment, I do love your work and check out your blog daily. You are truly amazing. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful creations.
Posted by: Christine Trebendis | Jun 01, 2010 at 09:40 AM
Love the fire effect! You never cease to impress. :) I'm sure this was more appreciated that a traditional 'dish.'
Posted by: Jana Cinnamon | Jun 01, 2010 at 06:34 PM
These cookies are so awesome! :)
Posted by: Katie | Jun 01, 2010 at 07:52 PM
These are TOOOOOOO cool! Or should I say hot?? I like them all packed up in that tin bucket, what a great way to present them. Hope you had a good weekend!
Posted by: Mara | Jun 02, 2010 at 04:01 PM
These are the cutest and most delicious-looking memorial day cookies I have ever seen. I just want to curl up to a camp fire and eat these cookies one after another.
Posted by: Anthony | Dec 08, 2010 at 12:09 PM