Thursday, July 24, 2014

sunshine lemon cookies

while i was doing some major cleaning in my cluttered garage last week, i happened upon some cool wavy baking cups that i got at jo ann fabrics. 
they made me immediately think of suns.

maybe because the summer sun is causing major meltdowns and heat stroke in my body and that i made some sun macarons recently, that i had suns on my mind. 

and since it seems sunshine is more than just on my shoulders, and the fact that many folks aren't keen on making macarons, i came up with a pretty easy way to make sunshine cookies instead of worrying about getting feet on macaron cookies.

just follow this recipe except for the baking time and you'll be on your way to make some summer fun.
mix these all up and make your dough. 
easy peasy.


baking time is longer cuz these are thicker but don't overbake them cuz they'll be overcooked on top. just bake til the top is golden brown and when the cookies cool, the inside is soft and chewy. yummy!
follow the recipe i mentioned above to see how to make the glaze too. another easy peasy except i dipped them instead of scooping the glaze on the cookie.

now let's have some fun.

you can add any candy you want but i added this to them:
and there you have it!
sunshine cookies without the hassle of macaron making.
and if you don't want them to be cookies, 
just make them cupcakes!
another easy peasy :)

so now all that's left to do is,
thanks for your sunny smile :)



13 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, what a find! Love those little baking pans and of course you created suns, because you're just that bright! :)

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    1. awww thank you Kim! i'm not the sharpest tool in the shed but i do try to be bright thanks to sweet people like you who inspire me! :) you can also turn the baking cups into flowers too (another bright idea?!)

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  2. Hi Lisa - I needed some sunshine today, just what the doctor ordered! Thanks for sharing smiles and happiness! Hugs, Holly

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    1. just following dr. orders Holly :) thanks for the sunny hug! :>D

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  3. I'm always looking for easy, cute ideas to make with the grandkids. These will bring a burst of sunshine to the kitchen! They will love "gluing on" those little smiles!

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    1. i can see it now J! all your cutie grandkids and a bunch of sunny cookies. better wear your sunglasses with all the radiance! :)

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  4. So I'm gone for a couple of weeks and look what happens! You explode with a whole bunch of new ideas! I'm working backwards to see them all. This one is definitely a keeper! I'm still missing you in my inbox, but at least I know how to find my BBFF when I'm looking for her!!! Dona

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    1. yay! my BBFF is back! i missed you Dona! you're a keeper too :)

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  5. thank you Crystelle! i like sticking faces on food for some odd reason-lol ;)

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  6. These are so cute! A perfect recipe for my kids to help me with:)

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    1. yes they are kid friendly! hope you get to make them Adrian! thanks so much for stopping by :)

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  7. Spreading more sunshine! Too cute, Lisa!

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    1. guess i got plenty of sunshine to pass around in this hot florida heat i'm living in! thanks again and again Sue :>D

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