Easter Bonnet Cookies
Wow! I can’t believe it’s Day 5 of the Spring Hop Party already! Where has the week gone? If you missed any, here is a re-cap from our yummy, sugar filled week…
Diane started the week off with her beautiful Rose Cupcake Bouquet and Chick Macaroons, then I shared my Easter Egg Cupcakes, egg shaped cut-out sugar cookies on top of cupcakes, it’s a 2-for-1 deal, then Shelley added her adorable bunny and chick suckers, that she made from Oreos. And yesterday, Janet shared her amazing Easter cookies with us.
Keeping the party going today, is Cindy from Skip To My Lou. Her blog is one of the very first blogs I starting reading and have enjoyed for a long time. She is just full of fun ideas like her ever popular Crayon Roll or her Teacher Appreciation ideas.
So, I bet you’re ready to see what I’m sharing today…at least I hope you are 🙂
Easter Bonnet Cookies
Since I have all boys, I never had the pleasure of buying an Easter Bonnet for a daughter (look out future granddaughter 🙂 ) But I do remember wearing them as a young girl. These cookies bring back fun memories of special Easter outfits that I wore.
And because I’m all about creating easy treats for you, even though I make them from scratch, they still need to be easy.
I started by baking Almond Sugar Cookies, the same recipe that I borrowed from Bake at 350, and used on the Easter Egg Cupcakes. I used a 3 inch circle cookie cutter. I also baked some mini Vanilla Cupcakes.
I actually bought a can of frosting {gasp} I know…but I learned from my favorite cupcake book, Hello, Cupcake that canned frosting melts better than homemade when you are covering cookies and cupcakes. So, I gave it a try, and it was perfect.
Add a small dab of frosting to the middle of the cookie, cut a small amount of the mini cupcake off, depending on the size your cupcake is and place it on the cookie. Place cookies on cooling rack with a cookie sheet under to catch the frosting when it drips.
Melt frosting in microwave, it only takes about 30 seconds, I added a couple drops of red food color and a couple drops of Almond Extract for extra flavor. Spoon frosting over the cookie, let it drip down over the edges. Place in frig to set. Color extra frosting for decorating, I used yellow and a darker pink, and piped on the flowers, ribbons and dots. I also added a few round Sugar Pearls from Wilton.
Put them in bags, tie them up with a pretty ribbon and they make cute gifts too!
Here is a glimpse of what I shared so far for the Spring Hop Party…
Do you buy Easter bonnets for your daughter? Or did you wear one when you were younger?
ooohh! so cute! I love them! I will be showing these off tomorrow on my blog. Please stop by and grab my I’ve Been Featured Button.
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These are so cute! My daughter is going to have a tea party themed b-day. I will be making these as take home treats! Thanks for the idea!
The hats are so cute. If you need any bags, I have plenty to sell and all sorts of occasions. Have a Happy Easter!
Thanks to Mommy’s Kitchen for providing a link.
This would definitely be a winner at any potluck. These cookies are too pretty to eat.
Thanks for sharing this. I am going to make these on Friday for my Easter treats for my family.
Joyce
Oh my gosh, Liz. Those cookies are the cutest!!! Love them. Hope you are doing well, as Easter is approaching. I have been missing my online friends while the move and unpacking has been consuming me. Starting to get a handle on things, so I thought I would fire up the laptop and see what was going on. I followed your link over from Amy’s Weekend Wanderings at Finer Things.
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Those cookies are adorable!!
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Oh, these are the most darling things ever!! (and they look delish!)
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Those Easter Bonnet cookies are absolutely precious!
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I’m not sure if Nick told you or not, but those were delicious 🙂
-Brittney
@Brittney, Thanks Honey, I’m glad you liked them! It is so sweet of you to leave me a comment!
~Liz
Beautiful! And I saw on twitter where you where going to sample one – tasty, too, I suppose? Have a blessed weekend!
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@Southern Fried Gal, Yes, it was very tasty 🙂
Thanks for stopping by!
~Liz
Hi there
These are soooo darling – way way cute
Love them
Your site is soooo fun and creative – Thank You
Cheers
Catie
@Catie, Hi Catie, Welcome! I’m so glad you found me and thanks for following!
~Liz
Stopping by I’m Love’n it Fridays! YUMMO!
Hello Liz ~I’ve just strolled in for my first visit…I’ve enjoyed taking a peek at your past posts. You’ve got so many wonderful ideas. Your blog is so beautifully inviting.
We share similar taste for so many of the same creative elements. I’ve made these bonnets with pound cake and store bought cookies and frosted with almond bark, but I like your idea with the melted canned frosting too. I’m up for any idea that cuts the prep time, cause the fun part is the decorating…wouldn’t you agree? I’m thinking about posting a tutorial on these for Easter and would love to share your link, please let me know if you’d be interested.
As spring approaches I looked forward to applying it’s inspirational palette of colors into a few DIY decorations and gifts, with a little baking/cooking in between.
Don’t you love the aroma that fills the air during this season?
It’s definitely invigorating.
I’ve bookmarked you in my favs.
I look forward to coming by your charming blog again.
Come by for a visit. Your company would be nice.
Sweet wishes,
Sara
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@Sara’s Sweet Surprise, Sure, that’s fine to share my link! Thanks much!
~Liz
Those hats are so adorable!!! And I would never have thought that was canned frosting. Love all the pretty desserts.
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