Look what I baked...........

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18 years ago

Between the move and both of us being sick for the last three weeks, I didn't do any baking.

I'm now on my second antibiotic and just this morning I think I am finally starting to feel better. (Touch wood).

Yesterday I had a craving for something sweet so I made...........

Sherry's Santa's Little Helpers.

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lackboys3
18 years ago
Ann, I'm sorry you've been sick. Glad to know you're feeling better!! The cookies look delicious, and I really thought before I looked at your post that I was sick of seeing cookies everywhere:-) You've cured me of that feeling. Take care!
DONNA
Carol Schmertzler Siegel
18 years ago
Glad you're feeling better, Ann! Those cookies would make me feel good! I had some little dinky ones from a package for breakfast!
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lyndaluu2
18 years ago
Sorry you've been sick..glad you're feeling better!!!
Those cookies look yummy..

Linda
homesforsale
18 years ago
Don't you love them Ann?

We do! And did! They are in my favs now~

Yours look terrific..and I am gald you are starting to feel better..Nothing like feeling good!
patti43
18 years ago
Man, did you ever make me feel good. Your pictures always look like you could almost smell and taste the food. I'm happy to report my cookies looked just like yours. I have arrived!!!
doucanoe
18 years ago
Sorry to hear you have been sick, Ann! Glad you're finally on the rebound.

Gorgeous cookies, as always!

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kathleen_li
18 years ago
Hope you are on the mend, Ann!
Our new infant grandson has been sick too, what ever his older siblings passed on to him, so congested, at the doc everyday, too young for any meds.
Your cookies look delicous! I didn't get to them. Could they be Cupid's little helpers for Feb.???
maggie2094
18 years ago
They look good, Ann and me, too! We must have the same thing. Glad you are feeling a bit better.
deborah_ps
18 years ago
Those look so yummy. I will have to try them as soon as I get through the rest of the Christmas goodies that didn't get eaten yet.
debbie814
18 years ago
Ann, they are one of my new favorites. Kathleen, you must make them.
msazadi
18 years ago
Beautiful Ann. What are they in ...a glass?

I'm all sugared out right now, but I know that will pass. ;-) Would you please link to the recipe or post it for those of us who have tried to ignore the cookie recipes??? In the end, temptation gets me too. ;-) Maureen
caflowerluver
18 years ago
Hope you get over that bug soon. The cookies look delicious. I was taking a break from baking, but now I think I will start up again just after New Year's.
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craftyrn
18 years ago
Glad to hear you're on the mend-- cookies look tasty. Are you all moved in & settled?
annie1992
18 years ago
Ann, I'm glad to hear you are feeling better and back to baking, I hope Moe is feeling better to. As always, your picture is beautiful and those cookies look perfect.

I haven't made those Santa's Helpers yet, I was going and just ran out of time. I think Kathleen has a great idea, they could be Cupid's little helpers!

Annie
sooz
18 years ago
Oh, Ann, you've done it again! If only I could just reach right into my computer monitor and grab one of those little helpers! I'd better stop drooling before I short-circuit my keyboard! LOL

Sorry you were feeling ill, and glad you are better!

Smiles,
Sooz
lsr2002
18 years ago
Hi Ann, it's good to see you baking again and I hope the new antibiotic will finish the bug off quickly.

The cookies look delicious (and perfect.)

Lee
mustangs81
18 years ago
Those cookies would make anyone feel better. They make me feel better and I am just looking at them!

Cathy
Lars
18 years ago
Did you move again?? Three weeks seems like a long time to be sick... I hope you are feeling better - did you have the flu? I got a flu shot three weeks before traveling, and I'm glad I did, although I don't know how prevalent it is.

I agree that cookies can make you feel better. I seldom make them, but I did make butter cookies for Christmas while I was in Texas, and both my parents appreciated that quite a bit. I'm not sure what's in Sherry's Santa's Helpers, but it looks like they have nuts. I was lucky to get some pecans in Texas to bring home. DB shelled about three quarts of them.

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shaun
18 years ago
Ann, glad to hear you're on the mend. You've been sick for too long now. I know several people who have been sick and just can't shake this strain of whatever is going arouond.

Your cookies look SUPER! My husband asked me to make more. I couldn't believe it.

Don't they taste like little coffee cakes? I love them and have decided that they are my new favorite cookie!!

Yours look beautiful! Hope Moe is feeling good by now too!
stacy3
18 years ago
oh Ann, those look so good - I love them and want to make some more - Will loves em too.

I'm sorry you've been sick for so long!!! But glad you're starting to feel better. I hope Moe is too.

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wizardnm
18 years ago
Ann, I'm sorry to read that both you and Moe have been so sick. Sounds like a nasty virus, sure hope it's gone for good.

Love those cookies...better than any antibiotic!

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proudmamato4
18 years ago
Cookies are gorgeous, Ann. Hope that you and Moe continue to be on the mend.
Happy New Year!
Nancy
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18 years ago
This is a nasty bug. Just when you feel like you might be on the mend, it gets worse. I'm tired of coughing.

Maureen, the cookies are on the plate that Jessica sent me a couple of years ago. It is one of my favourites. Love the colours and the shape is perfect for many things.

{{!gwi}}
centralcacyclist
18 years ago
Ann,

Try taking long hot showers and breath in the moist steamy air. Might help, can't hurt. And you'll be warm and relaxed for cookie therapy.
blizlady
18 years ago
Ann, sorry you caught the bug and glad you are getting better. Your cookies look devine! Those are one of our favorites!
vicki_lv_nv
18 years ago
Those cookies look really, really tasty. I am sorry you haven't been feeling well. Hope you get to feeling better soon. Of course, cookies always help. Now I am off to find the recipe.

(((gentle hugs)))
scott55405
18 years ago
Ann, your cookies look great. Happy New Year and Happy Housewarming. I hope you will be feeling better and permanently soon. It's definitely been a rough month in the bug arena. I've been through it 3 times since Thanksgiving. Enough already! Take good care.
Solsthumper
18 years ago
The cookies look great! And I'm impressed by the fact that this relentless bug failed to keep you out of the kitchen.
Keep fighting it WW!

Sol

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