Just a little sneak peek of a little mini album I finished using gorgeous papers from Websters Pages. I just love the blushing pink hues of the Lullaby Lane collection. This mini is chock full of fairies and angels and I think was my favorite to create so far. I posted this little yummy on inspireME but will not show the entire album until Wednesday. Evil I know!
I've been waiting to use these adorable little pockets from Martha Stewart for some time now and finally got my fingers on them! They are such a perfect size to fill with treats for loved ones on Valentine's Day. And the frosted vellum paper gives a soft, romantic feel with the bold, bright reds.
Ingredients:
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, vanilla, and sugar. Add eggs and milk, and mix until combined. Add reserved flour mixture, and mix on low speed until incorporated, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula at least once. Divide the dough in half, and shape each half into a flat disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap, and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface; use an offset spatula to help loosen the dough every few turns of the rolling pin. Roll dough to an 1/8-inch thickness. Cut dough using a variety of heart-shaped cookie cutters from 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter, making sure there is a top and bottom cookie for each sandwich. Place hearts on a parchment-lined baking sheet; chill until firm, about 30 minutes. Remove from refrigerator; use a fork to prick holes all over the surface of the cookies. Bake until firm, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Using half the cookies, spoon softened strawberry ice cream about 1/2 inch thick on each underside. Place matching cookie on top of ice cream, top-side facing out. Transfer immediately to freezer to harden; repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve directly from the freezer. Sandwiches can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for 3 to 4 days.
I am so ready for spring. I don't know if it is because winter seemed to come so early this year - bringing it's cold snowy days. I am in full pink valentine mode and needed a little inspiration pick me up! So I put together a little showcase of some of my favorite finds while on the pinkalicious hunt! Paired with yummy laces and bits of vintage flair, this palette is sure to be a pleaser!
