Starry Night Sugar Cookies (Tutorial)

What can you make with 52 sticks of butter, 20 pounds of flour, 13 cups of granulated sugar, 2 dozen eggs, 70 cups of powdered sugar, 4 cups of meringue powder, and more than a cup of vanilla extract?

Well, you can make one gigantic mess in your kitchen.  Or, you can make about 500 decorated sugar cookies.  I chose the second option.  My kitchen has never smelled so good!

Several months ago, a good friend asked if I would be willing to make sugar cookie favors for her wedding, which was at the end of February.  I was incredibly honored and flattered that she and her then fiance would trust me with such a large part of their wedding.  I've made sugar cookie favors in the past and I was looking forward to a new challenge.

Super Simple St. Patrick's Day Cookies

When you're short on time but still want to whip up a festive dessert, these Super Simple St. Patrick's Day cookies are just the answer.  Start with a basic sugar cookie dough, grab some fun cookie cutters, and add the sprinkles directly to the cookies.  By omitting the royal icing, you'll save yourself hours of decorating and drying time!

Triple Chocolate Muffins (just in time for Valentine's Day!)

Triple Chocolate Muffins have a rich chocolate crumb and plenty of chocolate chips.  For extra fun, add in a generous handful of white chocolate chips.  These muffins are so decadent that you won't miss the eggs.

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting provide a delightful flavor combination for the winter holidays.  Eggnog is used in both the cupcake batter and the frosting, creating a wonderfully spiced confection.  

Cannoli Dip

Cannoli Dip is a quick and easy way to enjoy the flavors of a classic Italian dessert, but with far less work.  Simply whip up a creamy filling of ricotta and cinnamon, sprinkle in some chocolate chips, and serve with an assortment of crisp cookies.