Valentine's cookies

Wishing You a Valentine’s Day Full of Sweet Hearts

February 14, 2014 By Nancy Baggett 2 Comments

With just a basic sugar cookie dough and some equally simple powdered sugar icings, you can create some pretty, romantic and delicious Valentine's sweet treats. ...

Sweet Valentine’s Cookies—Sugar Cookies Decorated the “Marbled” Hearts Way

February 12, 2011 By Nancy Baggett 4 Comments

If you’re one who loves to decorate holiday cookies but are not experienced at fancy piping, this just might be the method for you. It’s a technique long used ...

Jeweled Light Catcher Valentine’s Cookies

February 9, 2011 By Nancy Baggett 6 Comments

It's fun and easy to make eye-catching "stained glass" or "jewel studded" cookies like the ones pictured. You can use a gingerbread or my Sugar Cookie Dough, ...

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