Harry had a very busy Sunday a couple of weeks ago as we had been invited to a second birthday party in the morning and a first birthday in the afternoon. In my pre Harry days I would have spent ages decorating little biscuits for my friends children, but with time being a bit more precious, these easy but still cute shortbread cookies were the quick version of decorated cookies.
A set of number shaped cutters are a great thing to have on hand to make quick and easy birthday gifts. These cookies were obviously for the two year old’s present. I simply made the shortbread in the number 2 shapes, whipped up a batch of royal icing (I whisk an egg white until frothy and then whisk in the desired amount of icing sugar – this kind of icing is less runny than glace icing and also sets to a nice thick consistency) and sprinkled over “boy” coloured sprinkles. The one year old party was for a girl and I made Number 1 shaped cookies and sprinkled them with pink sprinkles. In the past I have also made these for adult presents (a bag of 5s and 0s for a 50 year old, 3s and 0s for a thirty year old etc. Even just decorating the cookies with coloured icing gives some impact.
Great idea, love it Tammy! Do you mind sharing your shortbread cookie recipe? They look delicious!
ReplyDeleteCute 2's!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea Tammy. I give edible gifts for Xmas, but don't see why I can't expand this idea to other occasions.
ReplyDeleteHi Tammy - fantastic idea. Would love to have your shortbread recipe!
ReplyDeleteHi Tammy, haven't seen you around for a while. Hope all is OK with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteHi Tammy,
ReplyDeleteI wanted to see if everything was ok? You havent posted in a wee while.
I hope all is well for you,hubby and Harry...
Take care
Zeetra xxx
Is everything ok Tammy,we haven't heard from you for a while.
ReplyDeleteMiss your posting on my favouite blog.