No, I didn’t incorrectly type that.
It’s how little guy says it. He’s pretty thrilled that there’s another holiday to celebrate and I’m ready for anything to make the dullness of January disappear.
We’ll put up the garlands.
A little felt, scraps, double sided adhesive, connect with a decorative stitch. Poof! A garland.
Or go to Target and hit the Dollar Spot. Love that section for holiday Made in China stuff. Poof! Garland for a dollar.
Need a Heart Day inspiration yourself? Here’s some starter ideas:
*Paper Garlands/Valentines Day
I’ve also considered this for this coming Valentine’s Day, has anyone ever tried heart yo-yos?
I worked on some double sided napkins the other day as a house warming gift and got to thinking we could use some new ones ourselves around here. So I dug around in the stash for some coordinates that looked Valentine’s Day themed. I’ve had these prints for ages. I think they’ll be perfect.
And of course we have to make the Almond Kiss Cookies. Have to figure them out Gluten free…
I believe this recipe came from Better Homes and Gardens, but I think I ripped this out of a mag from my doctor’s office and didn’t get the full page. My apologies for being bad, they shouldn’t have magazines encouraging us to eat sweets. They are DELISH!
Hope you all are having a great weekend!
Almond Kiss Cookies
Ingredients:
*1/2 cup butter, softened
*1/2 cup almond butter
*1/2 cup granulated sugar
*1/2 cup packed brown sugar
*3/4 tsp. baking soda
*1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
*1/4 tsp. salt
*1 egg
*2 Tbsp. milk
*1/2 tsp. vanilla
*1 cup whole wheat flour
*1 cup all-purpose flour
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For Rolling:
*2 Tbsp. finely ground almonds
*3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
*48 to 60 kisses
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-350 oven
-mix butter and almond butter with an electric mixer on medium to high for 30 seconds.
-Add sugar through salt. Beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally.
-Beat egg, milk and vanilla.
-Beat in whole wheat flour, then APF until your mixer says it gives up and hand stir in the rest.
– Shape 1 inch balls, roll in almond/sugar mix and place two inches apart on cookie sheet.
-Bake 8-10 minutes, or until edges are firm and edges are cracked.
-immediately press kiss into center and cool on rack.
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