This is my “ ’fess up” page. I made these cookies simply because I was experimenting with embossing on homemade fondant mixed with sculpting chocolate and I wanted to see what it would look like. The result was a lot of embossed flowers and squares.
Winter means putting on layers of clothing to go outside and taking off some of those layers when you are inside. Sweaters are so important that we have memorialized them by throwing “Ugly Christmas Sweater” parties this time of the year. Making cookies shaped like sweaters is my homage to this time-honored — dare I say “required” — article of winter clothing.
P.S.: Never shy away from the “puffy” look that results from wearing so many layers. Being warm trumps looking svelte!
I recently discovered that mittens are warmer than gloves. Apparently, mittens allow your fingers to snuggle together and provide warmth to each other. On the other hand, when you wear gloves, it’s each finger for itself. I also think that mitten cookies are easier to decorate than glove-shaped cookies. There’s nothing cuter than mittens, right? Gloves just can’t compete with mittens in the “cuteness” department. Think about it!
