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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjufMwPFO7uZqzygBbsGGTPmU2DJMieRHF3cNLmRz1BW5MSZv444YkwX-CAtct3eI8IOKyIqriO9bjyhJlOzUQMW96nafoUf3uIsXwjZLKRdXkYCto8kyji18dSQx_8T60PmWydReQuSnV_EJqnlkG2lMTG3AGGfgehSYB047iMhMyt3p32RgNdKsMD=s3757\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3386\" data-original-width=\"3757\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjufMwPFO7uZqzygBbsGGTPmU2DJMieRHF3cNLmRz1BW5MSZv444YkwX-CAtct3eI8IOKyIqriO9bjyhJlOzUQMW96nafoUf3uIsXwjZLKRdXkYCto8kyji18dSQx_8T60PmWydReQuSnV_EJqnlkG2lMTG3AGGfgehSYB047iMhMyt3p32RgNdKsMD=w640-h576\" title=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHere we are on the eve of what is known as Valentines Day. Of course I no longer have a Valentine, but I do have people that I love and care about and so I thought I would bake some Valentine Cookies to share with them!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis is a lovely sugar cookie recipe. Crisp edged and sweet, chewy in the middle.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Very easy to make.\u0026nbsp; There is no rolling or faffing about involved.\u0026nbsp; In short, my kind of cookie!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiTuQbfS1Rx5x6PwWdRu7I0084Z23SLbV7B2C_qaqvOfOyPlajwcmxyxf4w9jT8ngvwyWQsvcfVpDST323jVcBmAIV5ewAuV-TdLdYEoL2SdAREtKa4HecWCygkYTya0P3pe9onOjSXqBx_3mMRsTS2ldqyv5phByrYkvEGvxtgop70m-4Xzz7hO3nP=s4810\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3296\" data-original-width=\"4810\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiTuQbfS1Rx5x6PwWdRu7I0084Z23SLbV7B2C_qaqvOfOyPlajwcmxyxf4w9jT8ngvwyWQsvcfVpDST323jVcBmAIV5ewAuV-TdLdYEoL2SdAREtKa4HecWCygkYTya0P3pe9onOjSXqBx_3mMRsTS2ldqyv5phByrYkvEGvxtgop70m-4Xzz7hO3nP=w640-h438\" title=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe original recipe made 36 largish cookies. I no longer need 36 largish cookies and so I cut the recipe in half. I small-batched it to make only 18 delicious cookies.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EHave you been watching Love is Blind on Netflix?\u0026nbsp; I totally loved the first series of it.\u0026nbsp; I really enjoyed each of the couples that were participating in it. This time around I am not so sure how I feel about it.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjShVxpplEpympE7SmQb4o1tjS20zYT0dmTjgsmUcKNmZg0gpHLv7dAbH7gHItkV_fk3K297GSKwr4uE7LdZtz172lsl8osJxaFCpa0-9aWaBPFOpX1d6UDz0R8k0rBJront7AUv_TsAix_g5tUBFByBrcrz65fw96g6Ynq09MuVeiOY5kFFRdzkm5A=s4012\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3348\" data-original-width=\"4012\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjShVxpplEpympE7SmQb4o1tjS20zYT0dmTjgsmUcKNmZg0gpHLv7dAbH7gHItkV_fk3K297GSKwr4uE7LdZtz172lsl8osJxaFCpa0-9aWaBPFOpX1d6UDz0R8k0rBJront7AUv_TsAix_g5tUBFByBrcrz65fw96g6Ynq09MuVeiOY5kFFRdzkm5A=w640-h534\" title=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ENot very many of them seem very sincere. I think there are a lot of playa's peppered in the bunch and I predict some very broken hearts.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI am not sure why these people went on the show, but I don't think their motives were pure from the start.\u0026nbsp; I have seen tons of red flags, and out of all the couples who finally matched up, there is only one that I think has a snowball's chance in hell of making it through to the end.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiEv6DG-5vR991iu5Gc1TZ6as_7LchLQYetEwZEJpdETCIwbdH4Gjf1TKusRY4Vcx1RMgE4uqZ8MvCEHzJ9ZlDPluNpT08mjXVXFqhr6epZBC6DZ5rs8svUOm3HCGXOV3kGRawt1SmJ715De-au9RWApaa4gCKuhYdBMWxw-e2zSX5fQJ2_lnOKDvUe=s3795\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3795\" data-original-width=\"3762\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiEv6DG-5vR991iu5Gc1TZ6as_7LchLQYetEwZEJpdETCIwbdH4Gjf1TKusRY4Vcx1RMgE4uqZ8MvCEHzJ9ZlDPluNpT08mjXVXFqhr6epZBC6DZ5rs8svUOm3HCGXOV3kGRawt1SmJ715De-au9RWApaa4gCKuhYdBMWxw-e2zSX5fQJ2_lnOKDvUe=w634-h640\" title=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" width=\"634\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOf course I could be wrong, and I hope that I am.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Anyways if you are watching it also, I would be very interested in hearing what you think of this latest crew.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI am also watching the Japanese version of the show.\u0026nbsp; I usually don't watch things like this, ie. the Batchelor or Batchelorette,\u0026nbsp; Survivor, etc.\u0026nbsp; But I do enjoy this particular series.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EDo I think Love is really blind?\u0026nbsp; I do believe that it is possible to make a completely emotional attachment to someone and to have all those feelings of love for them without ever seeing them.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;But sooner or later the physical has to enter into the relationship, and I am not sure if a week is long enough to form a strong enough emotional attachment to ensure that the physical doesn't matter.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhm2vACjZ4FbPQa9MkvnyP__rSvMC-pp2Bk7F-FwWF4u9roPgDvWfBqSDPnpe28LQHlkG4sCAnjwEFmdXjXM8KWWuZohrKBrikQ5B2ViiPlbqNtMHTuUWVBuFFl6ThKnB693mNquqLXdRhT-2-TjGXEgYv5rSqTSPJbtvKlzPZb-wfiCi6v9_557VVv=s5184\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhm2vACjZ4FbPQa9MkvnyP__rSvMC-pp2Bk7F-FwWF4u9roPgDvWfBqSDPnpe28LQHlkG4sCAnjwEFmdXjXM8KWWuZohrKBrikQ5B2ViiPlbqNtMHTuUWVBuFFl6ThKnB693mNquqLXdRhT-2-TjGXEgYv5rSqTSPJbtvKlzPZb-wfiCi6v9_557VVv=w640-h480\" title=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE VALENTINE SUGAR COOKIES\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESimple every day baking ingredients.\u0026nbsp; These measurements are for the small batch and make 18 cookies.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EFor the cookies:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup (120g) butter, room temperature\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3 fluid ounces (85g) vegetable oil (I used canola)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3\/4 cup (150g) white sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E6 TBS icing sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 TBS water\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 large free range egg\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/4 tsp baking soda\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/4 tsp cream of tartar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 1\/4 cups (315g) plain all purpose flour\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgSCvRAn2Sj3hpiDetQNIL4YHNMD-Dr_oyxXrzIW9xFJ1lH5vfjKnk35dgWnexSdiTaX2eWH0vpefltwljYPUOQ4yLmIm0XML3U_1gv0SL21O-9UjaJ4u7DvMNPJKbiwET3htuFle5rfTFXw3o8qSwbrkswODURSeQAJHSuPhI5ba0bbrCQM7xhEOB1=s4057\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3433\" data-original-width=\"4057\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgSCvRAn2Sj3hpiDetQNIL4YHNMD-Dr_oyxXrzIW9xFJ1lH5vfjKnk35dgWnexSdiTaX2eWH0vpefltwljYPUOQ4yLmIm0XML3U_1gv0SL21O-9UjaJ4u7DvMNPJKbiwET3htuFle5rfTFXw3o8qSwbrkswODURSeQAJHSuPhI5ba0bbrCQM7xhEOB1=w640-h542\" title=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFor the frosting:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3 TBS (43g)butter at room temperature\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/4 cup (30g) sour cream\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 1\/2 cups (195g) icing sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/4 tsp salt\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 1\/2 - 2 TBS milk\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/4 tsp almond extract\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Edrop of red food coloring\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EYou will also need:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ecandy cake decorations (optional)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEh72DJhuuf5VCPtqUiSocV4nVcjGNXSmh6rZfr3sVDnpjB4Z9jYQQmaUK6IjleN_jPI0esiPinolsSGiYGZxwh9Y9z1eMuD0TG_Bx0YWmUKcTP4RGet69v-Ivls-YSrK_Kg34muOidiSwFCrzcbX-PoWbnWeBk-YP9K7M0BCbVyPkfQJf8ghnWhulyT=s5184\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEh72DJhuuf5VCPtqUiSocV4nVcjGNXSmh6rZfr3sVDnpjB4Z9jYQQmaUK6IjleN_jPI0esiPinolsSGiYGZxwh9Y9z1eMuD0TG_Bx0YWmUKcTP4RGet69v-Ivls-YSrK_Kg34muOidiSwFCrzcbX-PoWbnWeBk-YP9K7M0BCbVyPkfQJf8ghnWhulyT=w640-h480\" title=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou don't have to tint the frosting pink if you don't want to, or even use cake sprinkles, but I think for an occasion such as Valentines day, they really add a special touch!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOh how I wish my grandchildren lived closer so that I could bake them some Valentine treats! That would be so much fun!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiDowviBUiO5YSw7IEuOXKRsTwChBJ2UcDX3eYpMfB_zdFpVV0MEAM0kg-POp0_J_ZwN_rpNF_B57TVbO5xLZqvO56x5dHhnSvDRSs0OEBP2UfiAfq7Y5t-b8b24Gb2LFCcMMcuGwhttJTvrU2YduDtT5d7gk9IJPVCETTAUlPPQqEedwvUhqfwWDuc=s5184\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiDowviBUiO5YSw7IEuOXKRsTwChBJ2UcDX3eYpMfB_zdFpVV0MEAM0kg-POp0_J_ZwN_rpNF_B57TVbO5xLZqvO56x5dHhnSvDRSs0OEBP2UfiAfq7Y5t-b8b24Gb2LFCcMMcuGwhttJTvrU2YduDtT5d7gk9IJPVCETTAUlPPQqEedwvUhqfwWDuc=w640-h480\" title=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHOW TO MAKE VALENTINE SUGAR COOKIES\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ENo special experience is needed to make these. If you have an electric mixer, hand or stand, you are in like flyn!!\u0026nbsp; It really makes short work of the job!\u0026nbsp; You can of course beat everything by hand if you don't, but it will take appreciably longer!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMake the cookies first. Preheat the oven to 350*F\/180*C\/ gas mark 4. Line a couple of baking sheets with baking paper.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Quicksand, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Quicksand, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Quicksand, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Quicksand, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjb6Y7LlYrx5is7ab8RZMZ9gHJLUX77Z6AIdQvk2JCN0HcGJNw6Vz2SEN8zS-dW7H4T9DFWCHQ-HtNGeQpeCUGWfm7NCx5MLXh3AG5HSc1R-UiLD6rK9w9Yw4tyO6xEhDe-AhhtNBO1B5q6UJRU2QJvpN23VHhWTHumqwB6aFOpr4UPonPLT2erEZq6=s3756\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2772\" data-original-width=\"3756\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjb6Y7LlYrx5is7ab8RZMZ9gHJLUX77Z6AIdQvk2JCN0HcGJNw6Vz2SEN8zS-dW7H4T9DFWCHQ-HtNGeQpeCUGWfm7NCx5MLXh3AG5HSc1R-UiLD6rK9w9Yw4tyO6xEhDe-AhhtNBO1B5q6UJRU2QJvpN23VHhWTHumqwB6aFOpr4UPonPLT2erEZq6=w640-h472\" title=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px !important;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPop the butter, sour cream, oil, both sugars, water and egg into a bowl. Mix for a few minutes with an electric hand mixer until well combined.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px !important;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px !important;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWhisk together the dry ingredients and slowly beat into the creamed mixture until everything is combined. The dough will be soft but not sticky.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Quicksand, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 20px !important;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Quicksand, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 20px !important;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEirFnjbYVgACkpQj_TcDKvBfMkQWpsKh35eA_Rlb5QsOuZKmfFEneZlrdHF7fLwVKOUzdX3-q-k4dS6bQ-6TiBoTC3LbteVNd2JT-o1YKO1Kowu7pKBhHhR05bW0edWovh1AdOLgwkQl1NCszetYTfos8meh6ciIgMxji2PabdtlRohLJRGCiLOw0Je=s2961\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2692\" data-original-width=\"2961\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEirFnjbYVgACkpQj_TcDKvBfMkQWpsKh35eA_Rlb5QsOuZKmfFEneZlrdHF7fLwVKOUzdX3-q-k4dS6bQ-6TiBoTC3LbteVNd2JT-o1YKO1Kowu7pKBhHhR05bW0edWovh1AdOLgwkQl1NCszetYTfos8meh6ciIgMxji2PabdtlRohLJRGCiLOw0Je=w640-h582\" title=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px !important;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EShape the dough into 1 1\/2 inch balls. Place onto the baking sheets leaving about 4 inches between each. Press each ball down using the bottom of a measuring cup dipped in sugar to 2 1\/2 to 3 inch circles.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px !important;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px !important;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px !important;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBake for 10 minutes. The cookies should be light brown on the bottom. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before proceeding.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Quicksand, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 20px !important;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Quicksand, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 20px !important;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEi_ATzjx9hrysOteOBF4IH-dWHnZPuHgdBU_HrulN_-ppdVj0bhyyL4JO5KisO6e-V94uxkcsWiXOd4HheUpGTgQV8hQ90ETbS1iwEQ183P9Kfc2ZYfn28jtbjROGcbShANkq92qBROHwLRMmAfx9fNHJn_HQ80JvwvaZRiz4VkYa-_yS2ta9D8p3q9=s5184\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEi_ATzjx9hrysOteOBF4IH-dWHnZPuHgdBU_HrulN_-ppdVj0bhyyL4JO5KisO6e-V94uxkcsWiXOd4HheUpGTgQV8hQ90ETbS1iwEQ183P9Kfc2ZYfn28jtbjROGcbShANkq92qBROHwLRMmAfx9fNHJn_HQ80JvwvaZRiz4VkYa-_yS2ta9D8p3q9=w640-h480\" title=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px !important;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPlace all of the ingredients for the icing into a bowl and beat together with an electric whisk until you have a smooth fluffy frosting. (Use the lesser amount of milk at first. Only add more if your icing is too thick.)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px !important;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 20px !important;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESpread the icing generously on top of the cooled cookies and sprinkle with some cupcake sprinkles if using. Allow to set completely before serving.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgsL9AtZmwAvIQwBHeRwWioDUNuxEFeO2SJyfz9pFMaXrXVUrPbNpoTpRDXPKADIs_HodVEf2UP7A_vsRgUkJeQPbq9eEW-zQGpriyMNiAJSf0iqdMy7mkCM1EgqPnR-d5xrXT5lJP3hJ7uUePyReCmKXoCKpT0bWcvgmyE1roZdegQwbvlibHo1Nt2=s4501\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2856\" data-original-width=\"4501\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgsL9AtZmwAvIQwBHeRwWioDUNuxEFeO2SJyfz9pFMaXrXVUrPbNpoTpRDXPKADIs_HodVEf2UP7A_vsRgUkJeQPbq9eEW-zQGpriyMNiAJSf0iqdMy7mkCM1EgqPnR-d5xrXT5lJP3hJ7uUePyReCmKXoCKpT0bWcvgmyE1roZdegQwbvlibHo1Nt2=w640-h406\" title=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EStore any leftovers in the refrigerator because of the sour cream in the frosting.\u0026nbsp; I placed wax paper between the layers to help maintain the integrity of the decorations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIf you want a crisper cookie, you can leave the cookies in the oven for up to 15 minutes if you wish when first baking.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;I did half of them this way.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAlso they will soften once decorated, so if you want them to stay crisper, don't decorate until just prior to serving them.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgL1daEcDADsU8M0os5hdWZRVRaa_AKHG085HlILGOAq6nyfYVAHkDKzGrlSS9YvBfV0Y8DHwxV6s6SL0DAgXadpJAxroaquCtwAZx-9-TfWvc12rpFyZGddt-EiiCaLDLT9QIRCYE8kDBYVBw6M3g320wgZxIQkqJ8-MDVP1cFUyYx3Q66kePHB3Ri=s5184\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgL1daEcDADsU8M0os5hdWZRVRaa_AKHG085HlILGOAq6nyfYVAHkDKzGrlSS9YvBfV0Y8DHwxV6s6SL0DAgXadpJAxroaquCtwAZx-9-TfWvc12rpFyZGddt-EiiCaLDLT9QIRCYE8kDBYVBw6M3g320wgZxIQkqJ8-MDVP1cFUyYx3Q66kePHB3Ri=w640-h480\" title=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESo do you love to watch romantic films?\u0026nbsp; I am so-so with those. I like a good romantic comedy. I think of all that I have seen When Harry Met Sally is my favorite one.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EBilly Crystal and Meg Ryan make the cutest couple.\u0026nbsp; You find yourself wondering why they waited for so long to get together!!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiP2O7x57kYJrb0fbvbn_l13U8PcukObfGw9d0eByyRzsVNd4HxiUaBFxcrVx5FTo7d3fbu4Gkomu0karzwYpvPDFUzZZbpzTvFVSSf0Orl7AS7sz0IUZ_bhXvJwnO4IhokGJDEDeAEpvxWMjFnG07xLx9iV1nGQjObjyYj_kE74mf9zUrAsO0qphYp=s4115\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3749\" data-original-width=\"4115\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiP2O7x57kYJrb0fbvbn_l13U8PcukObfGw9d0eByyRzsVNd4HxiUaBFxcrVx5FTo7d3fbu4Gkomu0karzwYpvPDFUzZZbpzTvFVSSf0Orl7AS7sz0IUZ_bhXvJwnO4IhokGJDEDeAEpvxWMjFnG07xLx9iV1nGQjObjyYj_kE74mf9zUrAsO0qphYp=w640-h584\" title=\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI just love these cupcake sprinkles I got from Sweepolita. I bought them a few months ago. This is actually two different ones. I got a bottle of big candy hearts (about 1\/3 inch) and a bottle of mixed reds, pinks and whites, in candy shot and non-pareils.\u0026nbsp; They also have the odd hearts and balls in them. Very pretty.\u0026nbsp; I love the blue hearts.\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThese were perfect for decorating these cookies.\u0026nbsp; I think they made them quite pretty. I can't wait to give them to my daughter and her husband!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIn the meantime, Happy Valentines Day to you all!\u0026nbsp; May it be filled with love and fun and good food!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003Cscript class=\"ccm-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"image\":\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjufMwPFO7uZqzygBbsGGTPmU2DJMieRHF3cNLmRz1BW5MSZv444YkwX-CAtct3eI8IOKyIqriO9bjyhJlOzUQMW96nafoUf3uIsXwjZLKRdXkYCto8kyji18dSQx_8T60PmWydReQuSnV_EJqnlkG2lMTG3AGGfgehSYB047iMhMyt3p32RgNdKsMD=w640-h576\",\"name\":\"Valentine Sugar Cookies\",\"prepTime\":\"PT10M\",\"cookTime\":\"PT10M\",\"totalTime\":\"PT20M\",\"description\":\"Sweet, delicious and covered with a rich sour cream frosting. 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Both together are amazing.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EIngredients\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003EFor the Cookies:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup (120g) butter, room temperature\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3 fluid ounces (85g) vegetable oil\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3\/4 cup (150g) white sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E6 TBS icing sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 TBS water\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 large free range egg\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/4 tsp baking soda\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/4 tsp cream of tartar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 1\/4 cups (315g) plain all purpose flour\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003EFor the frosting:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3 TBS (43g)butter at room temperature\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/4 cup (30g) sour cream\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 1\/2 cups (195g) icing sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/4 tsp salt\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 1\/2 - 2 TBS milk\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/4 tsp almond extract\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Edrop of red food coloring\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003EYou will also need:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ecandy cake decorations (optional)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EInstructions\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Col class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMake the cookies first. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QEcH3ZsKYvk\/XGQK7G2SJKI\/AAAAAAACYLQ\/qbLENP7JnLgwDXebkvcJVHVrORx6rljAwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/cover%2Bbrownies.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1390\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QEcH3ZsKYvk\/XGQK7G2SJKI\/AAAAAAACYLQ\/qbLENP7JnLgwDXebkvcJVHVrORx6rljAwCLcBGAs\/w640-h555\/cover%2Bbrownies.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHappy Valentines Day.\u0026nbsp; I know that to many people it is just a huge money grab, and really, if you love someone you can celebrate that love for them any day of the year in large and small ways.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt is nice however, or at least I think it is\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; to do something out of the ordinary for your loved ones on this special day!!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IlNwgeyAWps\/XGQKlm17e_I\/AAAAAAACYKU\/NUTbUukVlyUMoUmWL5I1zQfpgCkZXl0IACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_1019.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1461\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IlNwgeyAWps\/XGQKlm17e_I\/AAAAAAACYKU\/NUTbUukVlyUMoUmWL5I1zQfpgCkZXl0IACLcBGAs\/w640-h584\/IMG_1019.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhen I was a child it was always marked by exchanging special cards with all of the children in my class at school . . .\u0026nbsp; at least while I was in Primary school.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;It wouldn't have gone over well in Middle or High School! (To say the least!)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nKImOvQbJC4\/XGQKmLvLvbI\/AAAAAAACYKY\/Chy8TWixrY0BFJpI78N8uvUk_8SMDZ93gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_1020.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1418\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nKImOvQbJC4\/XGQKmLvLvbI\/AAAAAAACYKY\/Chy8TWixrY0BFJpI78N8uvUk_8SMDZ93gCLcBGAs\/w640-h565\/IMG_1020.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIn Primary school however, great care was taken in the run up to Valentines day picking and cutting out Valentines, gluing them together, gluing the envelopes and then deciding who you wanted to give what Valentine to.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NSxUvC9S30M\/XGQKmmfGOMI\/AAAAAAACYKc\/jtr53SNEXoEc6JqQtrkbxTsugWbZxz5GwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_1021.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"926\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NSxUvC9S30M\/XGQKmmfGOMI\/AAAAAAACYKc\/jtr53SNEXoEc6JqQtrkbxTsugWbZxz5GwCLcBGAs\/w640-h370\/IMG_1021.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOh, you could always get the already cut out fancy boxes of cards . . .\u0026nbsp; they cost a bit more . . .\u0026nbsp; but, in all truth, I really enjoyed the whole exercise of cutting them out and putting them together.\u0026nbsp; I've always been crafty in that way.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cA8oBl2SyLU\/XGQKnhi9WSI\/AAAAAAACYKg\/WyAFWZyRSTErpTHr1hOpRMXrzCuD5OgtQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_1023.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1438\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cA8oBl2SyLU\/XGQKnhi9WSI\/AAAAAAACYKg\/WyAFWZyRSTErpTHr1hOpRMXrzCuD5OgtQCLcBGAs\/w640-h573\/IMG_1023.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThere used to be a contest at school for whoever had made the prettiest\/most unusual box to collect your Valentines in.\u0026nbsp; One year my mother helped me make my box using an old chocolate box.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt was all decorated with white crepe paper and looked like a cake.\u0026nbsp; On the top were little hearts standing upright on toothpicks, with little sayings on them\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; like a field of valentine flowers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tat1LkRVA5s\/XGQKoYlVBXI\/AAAAAAACYKk\/OQxu_FtmXxkb-c914uXbVevmS-2o44LmwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_1024.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1553\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Tat1LkRVA5s\/XGQKoYlVBXI\/AAAAAAACYKk\/OQxu_FtmXxkb-c914uXbVevmS-2o44LmwCLcBGAs\/w640-h619\/IMG_1024.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI won the prize that year (rightly or wrongly) and I have never forgotten how pretty the box was.\u0026nbsp; It is one of my happy mom memories in the annals of my heart.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tsxMjhvU9tA\/XGQMn0ABV2I\/AAAAAAACYLw\/g_2E69bRhZwCtOGiTEH94PqXDe_vWqs0QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_1025.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1437\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tsxMjhvU9tA\/XGQMn0ABV2I\/AAAAAAACYLw\/g_2E69bRhZwCtOGiTEH94PqXDe_vWqs0QCLcBGAs\/w640-h573\/IMG_1025.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThese brownies are so special and yet so simple to make.\u0026nbsp; You can use a boxed Brownie mix (I used Ghirardelli. You get it as Costco.) or you can use your favourite brownie recipe.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI have an excellent recipe here for\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/fudge-walnut-brownies\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E Fudge Walnut Brownies\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3xF_8IBGcVk\/XGQKpgLlr0I\/AAAAAAACYKo\/ZV28gRsmwSQp9YZZ7vc0_I2kg-2KgdppgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_1026.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1588\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3xF_8IBGcVk\/XGQKpgLlr0I\/AAAAAAACYKo\/ZV28gRsmwSQp9YZZ7vc0_I2kg-2KgdppgCLcBGAs\/w640-h634\/IMG_1026.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThey are excellent brownies (both the boxed mix and the from scratch ones.)\u0026nbsp; You can't go wrong with either one.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-INJVQqv-1zw\/XGQKrPKozDI\/AAAAAAACYKs\/WY74T3LbyTgrY5XagNOS2f3dJevDWaWUwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_1027.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1476\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-INJVQqv-1zw\/XGQKrPKozDI\/AAAAAAACYKs\/WY74T3LbyTgrY5XagNOS2f3dJevDWaWUwCLcBGAs\/w640-h589\/IMG_1027.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nJust bake them in a paper lined muffin tin.\u0026nbsp; I used Valentine wrappers, but really paper wrappers never look great after you bake in them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Most of the pictures\/patterns on them just kind of disappears into blah, blah, blah . . .\u0026nbsp; so plain brown paper cups will work just fine, and might even look better.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gLRG3g4Vrh4\/XGQKsjmzHLI\/AAAAAAACYKw\/O32ccxwy6PM5FZJ319TS3Z0ZksALMNONwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_1028.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"887\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gLRG3g4Vrh4\/XGQKsjmzHLI\/AAAAAAACYKw\/O32ccxwy6PM5FZJ319TS3Z0ZksALMNONwCLcBGAs\/w640-h354\/IMG_1028.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBake them to the degree that you enjoy your Brownies, as fudgy or as cakey as you like.\u0026nbsp; The longer you bake them the cakier they will be.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KOLbmKnvkbA\/XGQKthWHVjI\/AAAAAAACYK0\/DmykHW8xoX0cXBMB8mTlEn4mR9IFT5IxACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_1029.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1504\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-v1zaafBPy74\/XGQMvn5cvCI\/AAAAAAACYL0\/CFwnoBhcC-I5vWb7wsuXooXjioBHaZl_wCLcBGAs\/w640-h600\/IMG_1030.JPG\" title=\"Chocolate Box Brownies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhile they are cooling you make a really simple chocolate ganache topping.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-foB0sqULy0M\/XGQKvr4FODI\/AAAAAAACYK4\/WCbBX2N-uXg8FFT64U2PaAAgPlbb4x7zACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_1031.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EShe's had a bit of a rough go lately and I reckon these will really cheer her up!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"recipe-inner\" id=\"recipe\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Recipe\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"info\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"yield\" itemprop=\"recipeYield\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYield: \u003C\/b\u003E12\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"author\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/b\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbutton class=\"printbutton\" id=\"printbutton\" onclick=\"this.parentElement.querySelector(\u0026quot;.print-options\u0026quot;).className=\u0026quot;print-options show-print-options\u0026quot;\" type=\"button\"\u003EPrint Recipe\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"print-options\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"printWithImage\" onclick=\"printDiv.call(this,\u0026quot;recipe\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;printWithImage\u0026quot;); 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You can either use your favourite Brownie Recipe or a mix.\u0026nbsp; They are a very simple bake and really cute!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ingredients\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\ningredients:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ing-section\"\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1 box of Brownie Mix (I used\u0026nbsp; Ghirardelli)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E(Or your favourite Brownie recipe)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;For the Ganache:\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E115g of bittersweet chocolate, chopped (4 ounces)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E150ml double cream (2\/3 cup)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003EYou will also need a box of assorted chocolates\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"instructions\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\ninstructions:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ing-section\"\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EPreheat the oven to the temperature recommended on your box of brownie mix, or according to your recipe for Brownies.\u0026nbsp; Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners.\u0026nbsp; Following the directions on the box or in the recipe, make the brownie batter and then spoon it into the lined muffin cups, dividing it equally.\u0026nbsp; Bake for about 25 - 30 minutes, or until the tops are glossy and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out a little wet (if you want fudgy brownies) or clean (If you want drier brownies.)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003ERemove the paper cups\u0026nbsp; from the pan and set aside to cool on a wire rack.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003ETo make the ganache, put the chopped chocolate into a\u0026nbsp; heat proof bowl. 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Berry Hand Pies for my Todd.\u0026nbsp; He does love a jam tart and he really enjoyed these!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5281_zpsufazt70o.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN5281_zpsufazt70o.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou can buy your pastry ready rolled, or you can make your own like I did.\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2012\/10\/quiche-lorraine.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMy recipe is here\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and it's a good one.\u0026nbsp; You will want to double it.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; You simply roll the pastry out and then cut out 3 inch wide hearts.\u0026nbsp; You will need sixteen of them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5282_zps7c6e7ywd.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN5282_zps7c6e7ywd.jpg\" height=\"376\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey are filled with a dab of lemon curd and a dab of strawberry jam.\u0026nbsp; Use good ones, or if you have homemade, even better\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; use them!\u0026nbsp; Don't be tempted to overfill these . . .\u0026nbsp; a scant teaspoon of each will do\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; otherwise you will have blow outs . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5285_zps3gktpn9c.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN5285_zps3gktpn9c.jpg\" height=\"387\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou are bound to have a certain amount of those anyways, no matter how well you think you have sealed them shut.\u0026nbsp; Not over-filling them however does minimize this hazard.\u0026nbsp; A simple vanilla icing decorates the tops and of course if it is a special occasion you can use sprinkles on top.\u0026nbsp; Simple.\u0026nbsp; Delicious.\u0026nbsp; Easy to make.\u0026nbsp; Your family will love them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5284_zpsdnzehp6m.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN5284_zpsdnzehp6m.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E* Simple Lemon and Berry Hand Pies*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 8\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/lemon-and-berry-hand-pies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nDelicious little pies filled with strawberry jam and lemon curd and iced with a simple vanilla frosting. Simple to make.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nShort crust pastry enough for a double crust pie\u003C\/div\u003E\n8 tsp good quality lemon curd\u003C\/div\u003E\n8 tsp good quality strawberry jam\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor the frosting:\u003C\/div\u003E\n130g of icing sugar, sifted (1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp softened butter\u003C\/div\u003E\nmilk\u003C\/div\u003E\nfew drops vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\nsprinkles to decorate (optional)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5287_zpscgmthi65.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN5287_zpscgmthi65.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 5.\u0026nbsp; Line a large baking tray with baking parchment.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nRoll\n out your pastry 1\/4 inch thick.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Stamp out 16 3-inch wide hearts with a\n sharp cutter.\u0026nbsp; Place 8 of them on the baking tray\u0026nbsp; Brush the edges with\n some water.\u0026nbsp; Top each with 1 tsp of the lemon curd and then 1 tsp of \nthe strawberry jam.\u0026nbsp; Top with the remaining pastry hearts.\u0026nbsp; Crimp the \nedges closed and seal with a fork.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5288_zpsrp9mqy0o.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN5288_zpsrp9mqy0o.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBake in the \npre-heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Scoop off onto a\n wire rack to cool completely before proceeding.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN5290_zpswnywpodr.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN5290_zpswnywpodr.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"383\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhisk \ntogether the icing sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to give you a \ncreamy icing perfect for spreading.\u0026nbsp; Spread this on top of the hand pies\n and sprinkle with sprinkles if using before the icing sets.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo valentine-3.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Valentines\/valentine-3.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"371\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHappy Valentines Day!\u0026nbsp; Bon Appetit! 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Especially if you use my method of lining the tins, which I borrowed from my friend Julie when she was a PC consultant.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;It works really well with all sorts of things . . .\u0026nbsp; cookie doughs, pastry, etc.\u0026nbsp; (You haven't lived until you have made little chocolate chip cookie dough tartlettes filled with dulce de leche and topped with a dab of chocolate buttercream.\u0026nbsp; Scrummo!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdel\u003E\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Berry Cutie Pies\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15183.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" title=\"Valentine Berry Cutie Pies\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnyways, I digress.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLittle strawberry tarts.  Butter pastry.  Sweet strawberry, jam and lime filling.  Topped with a cute little heart.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Berry Cutie Pies\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15194.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" title=\"Valentine Berry Cutie Pies\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Toddster loves them!  (with some squirtie cream)  I am thinking though that a bit of clotted cream would also not go amiss.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese also go very well for tea parties.\u0026nbsp; Just sayin'\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Berry Cutie Pies\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15196.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" title=\"Valentine Berry Cutie Pies\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Valentine Berry Cutie Pies*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 24 mini muffin sized pies\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/valentine-berry-love-pies\" style=\"color: #3366ff; font-weight: bold;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDainty delicious little pies, perfect for a little tete a tete with the one you love.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nbutter for buttering the pan\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n12 ounces strawberries\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 tsp cornflour\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS strawberry jam\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nthe finely grated zest of 2 limes (I use my microplane fine grater)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 pound of all butter pastry, or ready made sweet shortcrust pastry, chilled\u003Cbr \/\u003E\na little plain flour for dusting\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat  the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas  mark 4.  Lightly butter a 24 section mini  muffin tin (pampered chef makes one) or two 12 hole mini muffin pans.   Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRoughly chop the strawberries.  Put them in a mixing bowl and then gently stir in the cornflour, jam and lime zest.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Berry Cutie Pies\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/BEST-5.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" title=\"Valentine Berry Cutie Pies\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis  is how I do it:  I pinch off walnut sized pieces of dough.  Roll into  balls and then press the balls into the muffin tins with my Pampered  Chef Pastry press thingie, but you could also use the end of a rolling  pin, or wooden spoon, floured, or in a real pinch, your thumbs.)  Fill  each little shell with a bit of the strawberry mixture.  Roll out the  remaining pastry to 1\/4 inch thickness.  Cut into little shapes as you  wish.  (I cut mine into hearts)  Place one shape on top of each tart.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBake  for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.  Allow to cool in the tins for  about 10 minutes before loosening with the tip of a knife and  transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf  desired dust with some icing sugar to serve.  (I forgot to do this  before I took the pictures!)  Share them with your honeybun.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Valentine Berry Cutie Pies\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC15186.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" title=\"Valentine Berry Cutie Pies\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNo Mitzie . . . I'm afraid they are not good for little dog's waistlines . . . no matter how cute the little dog may be.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/1446265443652801808\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/02\/valentine-berry-cutie-pies.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1446265443652801808"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1446265443652801808"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/02\/valentine-berry-cutie-pies.html","title":"Valentine Berry Cutie Pies"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}}]}});