Painted Cookies
and
Lavender Lemonade
This is one of
the most fun things to do.
Paint sugar
cookies.
Long before I
began blogging, I followed several blogs.
One of these
blogs was Once Upon a Plate. If you
are not familiar
with Mari’s blog – you’re definitely
in for a treat! She
is a talented cook and photographer.
I first discovered painted sugar cookies on her blog.
I have been
looking for an opportunity to paint cookies – spring seems a good reason as
any.
To paint the cookies I used this sugar cookie recipe.
I allowed them to completely cool, then I applied a coating of Royal icing also allowing it to completely dry.
I used Wilton gel food coloring to paint the cookies.
You can add water and adjust the amount to give you lighter and darker colors.
I also used AmeriColor Gourmet Write edible pens.
I plan to take
these with me to Bible study tonight
to go along with
our coffee.
For you, I created
this light-hearted tablescape and
prepared a pitcher
of Lavender Lemonade –
This is such a
light, refreshing drink – you’ll love it!
Several years
back, my husband and I were sponsors
Chaperoning children
to a summer Christian camp.
I painted this
birdhouse in the craft room that week and I thought it would add a cheery
balance to the
birdcage.
I chose
pastel colored dishes, my Pink Lemonade tablecloth to act as backdrop to the
painted cookies.
There’s a place
just for you and one for me!
I hope you enjoy
the painted cookies and
the Lavender lemonade –
Royal Icing:
1 cup powdered (confectioner's) sugar
1 egg white (or powdered egg whites)
3-4 drops lemon juice
food coloring
To make the icing:
Mix the sugar, egg white and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and creamy, it should have the consistency of heavy cream.
