i threw a little party last night, a cookie swap for the wives in my FRG (family readiness group).
it was fun to eat some delicious cookies, talk to some amazing women, and listen to a little christmas music.
but here's what i really want to share with you guys...
the cookies i made were so good!
HAHAH! no...not these. i wanted to show you guys my FIRST attempt. these.were.disgusting.
and jimmy keeps asking me what happened to the middle. I DON'T KNOW JIMMY. I DON'T KNOW. they disappeared. horrible, massive fail.
but then i found these:
and oh my goodness gracious are they amazing. and easy. they taste like snickerdoodles but with an almond flavor. and brown butter drizzle on top. mmmm.
here you go:
make them.eat them. and report back.
happy wednesday y'all!
xxo
those look really good...I'm gonna have to wait until this baby is born and I am cleared of the gestational diabetes, but ohhhhhhhh, can't wait (for both baby and trying the cookies ~ lol)
Posted by: Michelle K | 12/21/2011 at 06:48 AM
eeeek! haha! sorry for tempting you,michelle. im so mean!! have a great day!!
Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 12/21/2011 at 06:51 AM
I had a similar fail!! No kidding, I should have taken a photo b/c they matched these exactly. It was a huge waste of ingredients. Your table looks gorgeous. I bet the women went nuts. Happy Holidays.
Posted by: Tracy | 12/21/2011 at 07:02 AM
is it wrong that hearing that makes me feel so much better?? non-domestic misery loves company. HAHAH! merry christmas! xxo
Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 12/21/2011 at 07:05 AM
AHH! I baked all morning yesterday. :) Only 2 kinds, but they rocked. I am going to get the tartar today, and try yours. :) YUMMO! XOXO
Posted by: Shannon Shurtleff | 12/21/2011 at 08:47 AM
awesome shannon! let me know how they turn out! :)
Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 12/21/2011 at 08:55 AM
Wow yours look even better than the ones pictured with the recipe. Must give them atry.
Posted by: Linda in aus | 12/21/2011 at 09:07 AM
These look delicious- im talking about the first ones of course, hahaha...this almond cookie recipie couldnt have come at a better time- my christmas eve dinner "baking tray" is not even started...and i have requests for "assorted" treats (eye roll). Can't wait to try these out- will let you know how they turn out! (p.s- tell jimmy those other cookies are "low fat/half the size" for santa hehehe)
Posted by: Michela S | 12/21/2011 at 09:19 AM
soooo good. yummm!! i think i need to go eat one now. hahha!
Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 12/21/2011 at 09:20 AM
PERFECT response!!!
Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 12/21/2011 at 09:20 AM
I can't wait to try these!
I am going to make them friday with my girls!
YUMMY~ they sound delicious!
I haven't done ANY baking yet!~ well if you count banana bread muffins, then I did ha ha!
My girls want to make sugar cookie cut outs and decorate them too. Friday might be a baking kind of day while hubby wraps presents and finishes up the the stocking stuffer shopping (he doesn't know this yet)!
I am always LATE getting it all done>
love the tags!
p.s. what is it about having babies at christmas and having a cookie party? I did the same thing when ava was 5 months and savannah was turning 2! insane we are or what?! can't imagine doing it with FOUR kids/twins! but I love you for doing it! you rocked it out!
tara
Posted by: tara pakosta | 12/21/2011 at 11:27 AM
Haaaaa!!! I know. Im certifiable. Xoxoxo
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Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 12/21/2011 at 12:20 PM
those do look lovely, i printed the recipe, maybe I'll try them for X-mas eve...thanks :)
Posted by: laurie lariviere | 12/21/2011 at 02:18 PM
Awesome!! Have a great day. :)
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Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 12/21/2011 at 02:25 PM
Thanks so much for the real-life pictures and this recipe. I'll be making these tomorrow! When I bake, I always just bake a few cookies on the pan the first time because my oven temperature is always wonky. But I've had recipe meltdowns as well. The good news is that children - big & little - don't seem to mind what the cookies actually look like. They'll still gobble them all up. ;-)
Posted by: diana | 12/21/2011 at 02:31 PM
Browned butter drizzle! WHAT?! Come to mama. I'll be making these with the girls on Friday for sure. Beautiful table -- love the milk glass! Merry Christmas to you!
Posted by: Margaret McGarry | 12/21/2011 at 03:49 PM
Where are those adorable stamps from?? I can't wait to try the recipe.
Posted by: Ellie Abney | 12/21/2011 at 04:28 PM
I think they are hero arts!!
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Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 12/21/2011 at 05:20 PM
Thank you!! Merry Christmas to you as well!
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Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 12/21/2011 at 05:21 PM
Youre so right!!! Unfortunately they tasted just as bad as they looked. Haha!!
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Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 12/21/2011 at 05:22 PM
Those cookies look delicious! And I bet I could even make them diabetic friendly! Wheels are turning....
Posted by: Keshet Shenkar Starr | 12/21/2011 at 08:36 PM
Good lord, woman! You are awesome!
Posted by: Melissa | 12/21/2011 at 08:39 PM
Those cookies sound delish :) And i love your tags!
Posted by: Ally White | 12/21/2011 at 08:55 PM
Your set up is amazing! Sorry for the cookie fail but sounds like you were meant to make those almond cinnamon cookies. :)
Posted by: Heather | 12/21/2011 at 09:00 PM
After seeing those cookies I HAD to make them. I just finished a double batch tonight without the brown butter drizzle. We started eating them before the drizzle happened and my husband said not to bother they were perfect straight from the oven:-) They are pretty sweet.......I bet they're over the top with the drizzle~
Posted by: Rita Legge | 12/21/2011 at 10:49 PM
Actually not at all! Glad you liked them though. Happy Thursday!!
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Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 12/22/2011 at 04:27 AM
Thanks for your comment heather. Have a great day.
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Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 12/22/2011 at 04:28 AM
Thank you ally. Happy Thursday!!
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Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 12/22/2011 at 04:28 AM
No YOU are awesome. Haha. Xoxo
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Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 12/22/2011 at 04:29 AM
You go girl!!!
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Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 12/22/2011 at 04:29 AM
these cookies were the BOMB ~ 2 batches YUM took them to my daughters house they were a hit there too. thanks for the share..
Posted by: Jo Jo | 12/26/2011 at 02:59 PM