I've been baking.
These are for a bake sale. One of the gals in my Bible study is running it. When she asked us if we would donate she had no idea what she was getting herself into.
I think I made four dozen.
I lost count.
These were huge! But ended up being some of my favorite. I got a little burnt out on red and green so I added baby blue.
I used royal icing in addition to my own recipe for icing. The jury is still out.
I loved how these turned out... I tried a new technique (and anytime I say new technique I mean new to me) and painted on gold glitter dust.
Merry Christmas to you!
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I used this recipe for the cookies.
And this recipe and this recipe for the frosting.
Seriously, these are simply stunning! And I LOVE the messages on them!
Posted by: Sarah | Dec 10, 2009 at 09:39 PM
Those are awesome. Makes me wanna bake! Too bad the kitchen is already clean and I am so tired I can barely see straight! Thanks for sharing your super fun creations. :)
Posted by: Stephanie | Dec 10, 2009 at 09:44 PM
Love them! God bless - Holly
Posted by: Holly Neaton | Dec 10, 2009 at 09:50 PM
Oh Amanda.......I'm dropping by via Jamie @ Six Bricks High....and I have to say, I am absolutely in awe. And jealous. Do you wanna drop by Iowa sometime and teach me your skillz?! You are amazing, lady!
Adding you to my reader.
Posted by: Katie@ The Baby Factory | Dec 10, 2009 at 09:50 PM
Thanks so much! You are too sweet!! I will totally look you up next time I am in Iowa!! Many blessings-
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | Dec 10, 2009 at 09:56 PM
Dang, woman! You are talented!! So much attention to detail. I hyperventilate just thinking about having to be that precises on ALL those cookies!
Posted by: Liz | Dec 10, 2009 at 10:20 PM
These cookies look beautiful. How long will they last? (under lock, key and threat of death). Also looking forward to making your Faithcake. Can you tell me how many it serves?
Posted by: Nancy | Dec 10, 2009 at 10:24 PM
You are so amazingly talented, it takes my breath away. Gorgeous. Delicious. Wish I could attend that bake sale. :-)
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | Dec 10, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Your making me drool...But I like it:) Those look so good.
Hope to see you this weekend maybe :)
Stacy
PS you can always bring some cookies along :)
Posted by: stacy Ness | Dec 10, 2009 at 11:56 PM
Yummy! They are beautiful, delicious looking... You're amazing!
How long does it take you to frost each cookie? You must spend hours in the kitchen each day!
Blessings,
Kari
Posted by: Kari | Dec 11, 2009 at 12:55 AM
Beautiful! They look delish!
Posted by: Amanda | Dec 11, 2009 at 05:54 AM
Thank you so much Lisa... I could say the same about you!!!
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | Dec 11, 2009 at 07:46 AM
Again, amazing job. I am hoping, once our homeschooling is done for Christmas break to have time to bake more. I can't wait to try some of these ideas as a starting point. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Amanda Sikes | Dec 11, 2009 at 08:22 AM
I love the rectangle shaped cookies! That is so creative with the writing on them - you could make a business our of those as favors, etc. I can't believe you just started this baking blog recently. Your creations and photos are some of the best I have seen!
Posted by: Jessica @ How Sweet It Is | Dec 11, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Those are amazing!! That one asking if Santa is frends with Jesus is awesome. :) You've got some great talent and I love checking out your new ideas.
Thanks for inspiring me to bake some more cookies and decorate!
Posted by: abby | Dec 11, 2009 at 01:07 PM
As usual, your cookies are beautiful! I have just copied your recipe from Tasty Kitchen so that I may bake them this weekend!
Thanks for everything!
Janet
Posted by: Army Mom | Dec 11, 2009 at 01:56 PM
More amazing cookies, Amanda! You are so talented and creative! Your cookies make me excited for Christmas...not that mine will look like yours, but we're giving it a try at least!
Posted by: Londa | Dec 11, 2009 at 02:26 PM
The cookies are a hit. They are absolutely beautiful. You are right. I thought you'd donate a dozen not four. Thanks for blessing the school.
Posted by: Pam | Dec 11, 2009 at 09:09 PM
Amazing! Love the rectangle cookies. Love them all actually!
Posted by: Jamie @ Six Bricks High | Dec 11, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Now, those are some good looking cookies!
I think the blue was a great idea.
Hope the bake sale was a success!
Posted by: Rachel Watters | Dec 12, 2009 at 09:54 AM
Cute! You could totally use the rectangular ones as Christmas cards :).
Posted by: Susan | Dec 12, 2009 at 06:45 PM
I think I may "run away" to your house.... but don't tell my kids... Those cookies are wonderful...
Posted by: ElizaBeth | Dec 13, 2009 at 08:16 PM
I just made the cookie recipe and I'm amazed I actually had any left to put in the fridge to chill...that stuff is addicting! I ran out of vanilla so I just used more almond extract and it is still totally out of this world. Can't wait to try your techniques for decorating! :)
Posted by: Amy | Dec 14, 2009 at 12:49 PM
This might be a really dumb question but do you have cookie cutters in the shape of a rectangle and square or do you just cut them free-hand? Just wondering if I need to make a trip to the nearest cooking and baking store! :)
Posted by: Liz | Dec 14, 2009 at 01:48 PM
I have a square cookie cutter and I cut out the rectangle ones... I have a couple squares actually and have found the better quality you get the easier to use..the flimsy ones tend to lose the square shape quickly!!
Have fun!
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | Dec 14, 2009 at 02:35 PM
I love your cookies! They are so bright! The letter to Santa is my favorite:)
Posted by: Sue | Dec 16, 2009 at 11:21 AM
So many gorgeous cookies, hard to pick a favorite! Love all the bright colors!
Posted by: Cate O'Malley | Dec 16, 2009 at 03:28 PM
Amanda... I tried the recipe and LOVED IT! We are going to use it next week in all our Christmas Cookie Baking. I blogged about it here: http://www.mommytopics.com/confessions/christmas-cookies-the-dress-rehersal
Thanks so much for the recipe!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: MommyTopics.com | Dec 18, 2009 at 01:45 AM
You are sooo talented! Do you sell your goods!? :)
Posted by: Jaime | Jan 06, 2010 at 08:10 PM