It's the Thought That Counts

It’s the thought that counts when it comes to giving gifts- right? Let’s hope, because this year, my neighbor gifts were somewhat of a flop. They tasted delicious, but on the presentation, well they looked like crap! (at least the tins and plates we used to put them on were cute)

I had this fabulous idea to use my new cookie press (bought from none other than Collections Etc. for $10) and present my neighbors with cookies that melted in your mouth and looked like this:

*As you can see- my cookie press isn't as fancy as the one above- what do expect for $10*

Much to my horror and dismay, I was not so lucky. I should have known there would be problems when the cookie recipe on the cookie press was measure in grams. Uh- ok. Luckily the ever helpful internet had several to choose from. When reading the instructions on how to use the cookie press, there were several misspellings- including the word cookie itself. They spelled it cocky! After these two red flags I should have known better than to proceed- but I did! I made the super fattening (4 cubes of butter!) dough and loaded up the cookie press ready to make beautiful cookies. This is what I got:

*The one on the left is supposed to be a Christmas tree, the one on the right a wreath- pretty sad!

I knew something wasn’t right when my cookies looked more like piles of turd than Christmas trees or wreaths. I resorted again to the internet and found some instructions on how to use the cookie press- important details the originally instructions left out!! I must say that the remaining batches turned out much better but still had some difficulties. I did still give them to my neighbors in hopes they would overlook the way they looked and just realize how delicious they were! I saved the first few batches of misfit cookies for the family to enjoy. My nephew Carter especially enjoyed them!

*The misfit cookies*

*My version of a poinsettia- they turned out better after I figured out how to do it right*


*Russell helping put bows and tags on things to give out*