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October 22, 2008

Cookies from Erin

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Buried underneath a pile of bills and lists of things to do, I was totally absorbed this morning with numbers and dates, when my neighbor and friend, Erin, knocked on the door.....

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She SO sweetly brought over a tray of home-made DELICIOUS fall cookies... just because!

Oh yes - we LOVE Erin!

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Every day, I am thankful that she and her porch are just a few steps away...

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Thank you Erin! They are sooooo good!

Thank you for brightening my day!

xo,

Kim

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*Updated to add that Erin generously agreed to share her recipe with us!*

Erin's Great Grandma Ortner's Cut Out Cookies

1 cup butter

1 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 egg

2 1/2 cups flour

Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla.  Beat in egg.  Add flour slowly and mix well.  Chill 2 hours.  Roll thin on floured pastry cloth.  Cut out and bake @ 350 for about 10 minutes or until edges just start to brown.  Cool and frost.

Erin's Frosting Recipe

1 cup butter

Approximately 3 lbs. of powdered sugar

Add cream or milk until the consistency is right

Add vanilla until the taste is right

*makes enough to frost a double batch of the cookie recipe*

 

October 22, 2008 |

Comments

Diane Duda

almost too pretty to eat. :)

Posted by: Diane Duda | October 22, 2008 at 11:29 AM

D'Ann

The cookies are so pretty. I'm sure they are just as yummy.

Many blessing to wonderful neighbors and friends out there!

Posted by: D'Ann | October 22, 2008 at 11:51 AM

rhondi

What a sweet neighbor you have. Those cookies are works of art.
By the way I have been listening to your playlist as I have been sewing. It is so relaxing.
Hugs, Rhondi

Posted by: rhondi | October 22, 2008 at 11:53 AM

LeAnn

Hi Kim,
Those cookies are beautiful, they take time believe me I know, I did a batch last week. That is a wonderful neighbor to have. I sure have missed you stopping by. Have you seen my new look. I am back into my color.

Hugs,
LeAnn:)

Posted by: LeAnn | October 22, 2008 at 12:09 PM

Deborah in NC

You have a very sweet neighbor. I would think those cookies took some time to make and decorate. A good neighbor is a treasure.

Posted by: Deborah in NC | October 22, 2008 at 12:47 PM

Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio

Those cookies look yummy and the look like they belong at Daisy Cottage! What a sweet neighbor you have.
Hugs,
P

Posted by: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio | October 22, 2008 at 12:53 PM

Kathy :)

Aren't you lucky to have such a nice neighbor !!! And Kim they look so professionally done. Almost too pretty to eat, but I know that wouldn't stop me lol

Have a great day,
Kathy :)

Posted by: Kathy :) | October 22, 2008 at 01:41 PM

paintergal

How sweet of Erin!

Posted by: paintergal | October 22, 2008 at 01:54 PM

Diane

How nice is that to have such a wonderful neighbor these days. A real treasure. The cookies look good, too.

Posted by: Diane | October 22, 2008 at 02:30 PM

kara

What a great neighbor and friend!!!

Posted by: kara | October 22, 2008 at 02:44 PM

Lace hearts

Oh, what a lovely thing to do. I wish I had an Erin next door, though I have to say my neighbours are pretty good. But I may just have to surprise somebody I know like this.

Posted by: Lace hearts | October 22, 2008 at 04:52 PM

Susie Homemaker

I have sweet neighbors too...they are the best...please thank Erin for the recipe...

Warm Regards,
Susie

Posted by: Susie Homemaker | October 22, 2008 at 05:26 PM

Wendy

Beautiful cookies! You're so lucky to have such a talented and generous neighbor!
Thanks for the recipe too -

Posted by: Wendy | October 22, 2008 at 05:44 PM

Jenny

What a nice friend!! Enjoy those cookies!

Posted by: Jenny | October 22, 2008 at 06:16 PM

Jean Eakin

The cookies are too pretty to eat. Thanks to her and you for the recipe.
Have a wonderful evening.
Jean in Virginia

Posted by: Jean Eakin | October 22, 2008 at 06:36 PM

Fran

God bless neighbours like Erin. She not only shared some joy and cookies with you, she shared with all of us also by giving us her great grandma's recipe. Thank You Erin. We could use more Erin's in this world. She's a good example to all of us.

Now I beleive theres flour, butter and sugar calling me from the kitchen, I feel inspired and empowered by this blog. Can you smell the cookies? Yum...

~~Fran...:c)

Posted by: Fran | October 22, 2008 at 06:59 PM

Carol

Thank you, Kim, for sharing that story and beautiful photos, and thank you Erin for being a lovely neighbor!

Carol
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Posted by: Carol | October 22, 2008 at 07:29 PM

Jules from The Roost

We should all take time to share with neighbors and friends like that! How sweet.

Posted by: Jules from The Roost | October 22, 2008 at 08:57 PM

Erin

Hi!

I just found your blog and I LOVE it! I'm going to add you to my blogroll(I hope you don't mind)

What a fabulous neighbor that Erin is and those cookies look delicious as well as beautiful. Thank you for sharing the recipe, I'd love to make some!

Have a great evening!

Hugs,
Erin ♥

Posted by: Erin | October 22, 2008 at 10:14 PM

Alauar Parrish

Hi Kim
What a dear sweet neighbor you have in Erin. Those cookies look very yummy. And give her a huge thanks for sharing the recipe with us all. I am going to make them and the S'Mores brownie's so good looking. there goes my diet again. ha ha

Hugs;
Alaura

Posted by: Alauar Parrish | October 22, 2008 at 10:19 PM

kelly henderson

Oh my goodness, I'll bet those are yummy! And not hardly fattening at all with only 2 cups of butter-- omygosh!

Posted by: kelly henderson | October 23, 2008 at 12:26 AM

Gretchen

Kim,

Erin's cookies look yummy and what a sweet neighbor to have. Thanks for the recipe too and your wonderful fall photos.

Gretchen

Posted by: Gretchen | October 23, 2008 at 06:57 AM

Sweet Cottage Dreams

Kim, Erin's cookies are like little works of art. I bet they were super delicious with a tall glass of ice cold milk!

hugs,
Becky

Posted by: Sweet Cottage Dreams | October 23, 2008 at 09:24 AM

Sweet Cottage Dreams

Kim, Erin's cookies are like little works of art. I bet they were super delicious with a tall glass of ice cold milk!

hugs,
Becky

Posted by: Sweet Cottage Dreams | October 23, 2008 at 09:24 AM

Sweet Cottage Dreams

Kim, Erin's cookies are like little works of art. I bet they were super delicious with a tall glass of ice cold milk!

hugs,
Becky

Posted by: Sweet Cottage Dreams | October 23, 2008 at 09:25 AM

Shelia

Erin's cookies look so pretty and tastey. If you have just one left over, can I have it?
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Posted by: Shelia | October 23, 2008 at 09:58 AM

Belinda

What beautiful cookies...so pretty, and obviously made with a lot of care and love. You have a sweet neighbor...and no doubt she feels just as lucky to have your front porch steps just a short skip away as well. :-)

Posted by: Belinda | October 23, 2008 at 11:41 AM

Lynda

I used to have a chair just like that and the exact color and loved it. My husband has parkinson-like symptoms and some memory issues and he fell on it and broke it so it couldn't be repaired. He was not badly hurt that time so it was just a "thing" but seeing it on your blog reminded me of how much I enjoyed it in my decor.
Love reading you!

Posted by: Lynda | October 25, 2008 at 04:56 PM

Fifi Flowers

YUM... first brownies and now cookies... I think I gained a couple pounds looking at your site! Those cookies are so colourful and FUN!
ENJOY your Sunday!
Fifi Flowers

Posted by: Fifi Flowers | October 26, 2008 at 02:23 AM

Kathie

Dear Erin,

Here is my address.....

Posted by: Kathie | October 31, 2008 at 11:46 AM

The Glitter Fairy

Wonderful story, pictures and best of all COOKIES!!!
Your pictures always make me smile...

Posted by: The Glitter Fairy | November 01, 2008 at 10:01 PM

Cindy Roberts

What a nice friend! Beautiful cookies. I'm Jennifer's November Cottage of the Month, so I found your blog when I browsed through past Cottages of the Month. I love all of your photos! I must place you on my blog roll! Hope you stop by!

Posted by: Cindy Roberts | November 02, 2008 at 01:48 AM

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