Unfortunately, my photo shoot had to be cancelled this morning. So I took advantage of my unexpected free time and baked!
These ready-made Pillsbury sugar cookies are on deep discount right now because of their Valentine’s theme…
I decided to celebrate President’s Weekend by adding some blue!
Take a cookie…
…stuff it with a Jordan Almond…
…and roll!
No more hearts – just red/white swirls (with a surprise waiting inside)
In this form, they required more time in the oven than the package directions (about 7 minutes)
I even used a cooling rack (which I never take the time to do)
Sampled the “ugly” one
Oh, Say Can You See???
REALLY wonderful. The Jordan Almonds stay crunchy inside, which is a lovely contrast in texture. If you are looking to whip up a quick, easy (and super cheap) dessert for this weekend this is it!
I paired my Patriotic Cookie with a good old American apple…
…trying to eat lightly because I scored a last-minute special treat!
First discovered El Leon Spa via a Groupon, was blown away, and signed up for their mailing list – I’m psyched to try out their Custom Oil Massage for 1/2 off. (And speaking of discounts, there’s a great deal this weekend for Dole Whip, which I also loved, and blogged about here!)
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I love those slice and bake cookies. Mainly just eating the dough
Those cookies look soooooo good!
love the colors of the cookies. So clever of you!
That is SUCH a great idea !!! I would never have thought of such a thing, looks real good too.
…I am all about eating the dough as well hehe
I always sample and eat the ugly ones. Which is why I am on a diet right now and not eating much of what I’m cooking for everyone else these days. Sigh. Great idea here with that cookie dough.
This is brilliant! I’m glad you made the most of your day, despite your shoot being cancelled. I hate when that happens!
And sampling the “ugly” one is a-given when it comes to baking. (:
You make me laugh “sampled ‘the ugly’ one”! Great idea by the way.
Love it! I just bought some Valentine’s Day candy that was on sale. I wish I had one of these cookies to munch on while working today. I’m sorry I’ve been a bit absent…we’ve been traveling to and from Houston, and I’ve gotten behind in my reading. Thank you for sharing with me…as always, delicious!
I was in love with just the dough but that treat inside blew me away. Double Yum
thanks dawn! it really was a lovely cookie.