For reasons way too numerous to list I always seem to be running behind when it comes to my blog, research that needs to be done, photos I want to take and posts I am working on. One of these days I’m going to take the time to get all my files in order and catch up so I can go along at a more leisurely pace and smell a few roses along the way. It’s rare when I sit down and just wander around from site to site to see what’s out there, but I was doing just that for a few minutes recently and ended up on AMAZON.COM where I found this unbelievably cute cookie stamp. I gave little bags of cookies to several of my friend, and to my mom of course, and they thought they were very clever and fun. Plain was turned into something special.
This is the recipe that came with the stamp. The cookie is buttery and tender and holds the stamp impression well. It’s easy to handle and if it gets a little soft just refrigerate it for a few minutes. I dusted the stamp with a little flour and didn’t have any problem with the dough sticking to it. This will be a fun stocking stuffer for several of my baker friends this Christmas. Normally I start thinking along those lines earlier in the year, but, as I said, I’m running behind most of the time. A little internet browsing really paid off.
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons (250g) butter
- ⅞ cup (140g) sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2-2/3 cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Sift together sugar, salt, baking powder and flour.
- Mix in butter and stir until mixture is crumbly.Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla.
- Form dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least one hour.
- Separate dough into golf ball size chunks. Slightly flatten the balls and stamp with the HOME MADE stamp that has been dusted with flour.
- Place on a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet and bake until very lightly browned around the edges, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove pan from the oven and allow cookies to cool for about 5 minutes. Remove to wire rack and cool completely.
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When you discover the secret to keeping up with photos, posts and reading blogs and Pinterest, please share! This is a cute cookie stamp. I love shortbread cookies.
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When I figure it out I’ll let you know, Debby. Well…it could happen.
Cathy recently posted..Buttery Short Bread Cookies ~ HOME MADE
We love shortbread! I love the stamp. I’m waiting for a blizzard to get my photos, files and posts in order–along with reading the entire Harry Potter series in order, organize all the closets, put all the photos in albums and label, etc.!!
Best,
Bonnie
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Whoa, Bonnie! I’m tired just reading all that…LOL. I have good intentions but don’t usually cross much off my list when I try to organize. We can always hope.
Cathy recently posted..Buttery Short Bread Cookies ~ HOME MADE
Oh my, do those ever look good!!!!! Love the stamp too.
: ) Kris
I loved seeing these, I just bought a set of alphabet cookie stamps that also came with a recipe and I’m so excited to try it. Good to know that it can actually work, all my previous attempts at stamping cookies never worked out, the pattern faded into oblivion in the oven.
Hi Sue – I like this recipe better than any I’ve tried in a long time. Next time I may leave out the baking powder to see what happens. The design may be just a little sharper.
Cathy recently posted..Buttery Short Bread Cookies ~ HOME MADE
Those cookies are just too darn cute!!!!
Susan recently posted..Montana Moose
That’s a great idea…..
Pass that plate of cookies.
So cute and yummy!
That is so cool, Cathy! What a cute idea….I am thinking I need to visit Amazon!
I know what you mean about finding time to get the posts down as well as time to do some blog hopping. It gets hard to keep ahead!
Kate recently posted..Three Bean Bake
How adorable! I’m heading over to amazon to order one (or maybe a few) of these right now.
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme recently posted..Black Bean and Ham Soup
Oh Cathy, I have a weakness for shortbread, and this cookie stamp is adorable! xo
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Love the stamping on thses. So fun. Love for you to link them up on my Friday Food Frenzy when you get a chance http://www.stayingclosetohome.com/2012/10/friday-food-frenzy-october-is-halloween.html
Thanks so much for the invite. I’m on my way over now to sign up.
Cathy recently posted..Buttery Shortbread Cookies ~ HOME MADE
Those are the cutest cookies. Love the stamper!
Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook recently posted..Balsamic Skirt Steak
That is the cutest stamp!
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Your cookies turned out great! Love the stamp and hope this recipe helps me find the perfect one for my W-S Message Cookie Cutters! Happy Weekend Cathy:@)
Good idea, Lynn. I’ve never been completely happy with the recipe I’ve used with those cutters. Happy weekend to you too.
Cathy recently posted..Buttery Shortbread Cookies ~ HOME MADE
I love a good & decent shortbread recipe & yours looks great & tasty too!
I love those cookie dough stamps: home-made is what it all is about anyway!
xxx
YUmmmmm!
Sophie recently posted..Vegan breakfast smoothy & some awards!
Love the stamp too Cathy, sure makes great looking cookies!
Jeannie recently posted..Pumpkin Biscuits
I so love a good shortbread cookie and that stamp is just adorable. What a great gift a box of those would make.
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How cute. I have several people that would love this for Christmas.
Sam
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I can’t remember where I first saw that cookie press but it’s still in my Amazon shopping cart
I love shortbread more than any other cookie. They look delicious, Cathy!
Susan recently posted..Clam, Halibut and Sweet Corn Chowder
I’m sure the shortbread is good, but I really like the stamp. I’d like to have one of those for everything i make!
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i hear you! it’s the same reason why i’m always posting summer recipes in the fall and winter recipes in the spring! there’s always a good time for beautiful cookies like this though, they’re adorable!
teresa recently posted..Lemon Crinkle Cookies
I love your cookie stamp. And your cookies look wonderful. I love shortbread cookies.
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I like Home Made too and have been thinking to order one
Now I really have to order one.
Angie@Angie’s Recipes recently posted..Roasted Pumpkin and Brussels Sprouts
I must have one of those stamps!! Shortbread is one of my favorite treats, and this looks scrumptious! Thanks for sharing at On the Menu Monday!
Isn’t that stamp cute! And the cookie looks yummy, too. Nice that they sent you a great recipe with the cookie stamp.
I am going to email you in the next few weeks for the name of your friend. In the mean time, I am going to limp along. Apparently, my new email address when clicked on leads people to weird ads. I have no idea what, but I’ve had two bloggers tell me that. I had to take down the link to my old email due to a hacker/virus person. Anyhow, I do so appreciate your offer to put me in touch with your friend, Cathy. I have to sit Mr. Magpie down long enough to help me. He’s busy for the next few weeknds, and he’s tired when he comes in at night. But I do thank you. In the interim, I tried to copy a photo html like I always used to do by going into an old post, and the crazy thing made me republish the post. I had a couple of bloggers say they saw the old post pop up somewhere. YIKES. I’m scared to do anything now. LOL
XO,
Sheila
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What a cute cookie and the stamp would make the perfect gift.
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They look great! I have this stamp and another made by the same company…i have yet to use them, thats how behind I am….I have taken a very long pause
from blogging…perhaps i will be back again soon. As always, love your posts!
Linda recently posted..Alton’s Buttermilk Biscuits
I bought this cookie stamp a few months ago – love it!!
I love everything about this Cathy, I think I need to order one of these, thanks!
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Shortbread is the easiest cookie to make and this stamp is adorable! Thanks for sharing! I baked a batch of Honey-Rosemary Shortbread just yesterday. I will be ordering a few of these for Christmas gifts.
They look too pretty to eat. I always enjoy shortbread….simple and perfect with coffee or cocoa.
Linda recently posted..White with Gold Pumpkin Scape
We love shortbread too! Those are adorable. I have to dig out the cutter from WS that you can put the name on.
Love your cookies! I made witches fingers tonight. Mike is enjoying them!
A little time consuming putting them into the mold! I won’t be making a ton of them, that’s for sure!
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So darn cute! Love love love it!
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These look delicious! I like the “Home Made” stamp.
~Judy
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Nice cookies. Where did you get the stamp?
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This cookie stamp is very cute. I’m going to buy myself one of these.