Cookies, Cookies, Cookies!

I saw some lovely women on a cooking show a few weeks ago and they inspired me! They make up cookies in all shapes and sizes, with lots of extra touches which make each cookie unique and special to the buyer.

My nephew's Birthday party was coming up soon so I asked my sister if I could make up some cookies for the loot bags, which she very quickly said yes to! I was so excited I rushed off to the store and got all the stuff I needed and got busy. I had so much fun making them up, each cookie was something new I could decorate it to whatever style I wanted. I used nice bright colours for the icing and got some adorable sprinkles and decorations to make them special.

Just before Easter my friend asked me if I could make her up some Easter cookies for her to give away to her family. I got out my pastel icing colours and set down to work. I wrapped each cookie in a clear plastic Easter themed bag and they were perfect.

My Best friend asked me to make up her Birthday cake this year. She has the pleasure of sharing her birthday with her youngest daughter, they also share a love of all things Disney! So there really was no other cake that could possibly be made for the two of them, but Tinkerbell! She asked for a Banana Cake, since that was their favorite. I had made plenty of Banana Breads over the years, but I have never made up a Banana Cake. I got out my recipe books, went to the Library and searched the net and found a good recipe that I wanted to use. Since I had never made the recipe before I made it up into Cupcakes, which were fantastic, so I knew it would work out wonderfully as a cake.

I went to my local store and picked out the cake pan I'd need and got started. Once I got ready to ice it, I have to admit that I was nervous about it. Her eyes are such a huge part of the cake, and I wanted to get it just right-and perfect. I think I got it just right judging by the expression on the Birthday Girls face when they saw it!