There are a million great cookie dough recipes out there, but sometimes I take the easy way out, and use good old Pillsbury...
I like to make bite sized cookies because they are so darn cute. Little things are always cuter it seems! I use little canapé and hors d'oeuvre cutters (yard sale find: $1.00), but any small heart shaped cutter will do.
To make linzer cookies: roll out the cookie dough and cut into heart shapes, bake according to recipe/package directions. When cool, take 2 cookies and make a little "cookie sandwich" with raspberry jam in the middle. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. YUM!
Then the fun part...packaging them! I used regular waxed paper from the grocery store, and sewed little bags that would hold 3 or 4 cookies each.
Leave one side longer, so that you can fold it over as a flap.
You can cut the edges with decorative scissors, and decorate the flap with ribbon, paper hearts, a little tag...there is no limit!
They make pretty little gifts for everyone on your Valentine's list!
{Today I'm happy to be linking up with Beverly and PINK SATURDAY !}
These are just lovely!
Posted by: Stephanie O. | February 10, 2012 at 12:31 AM
This is absolutely adorable. I am having a Bridal shower Saturday, and I might have to make some. xxoo Valarie
Posted by: Valarie Kraft | February 10, 2012 at 12:42 AM
HPS & Valentine's Day!!!
Love these cookies and find this recipe {never made them before} really helpful. I will definitely try them! Thanks for sharing it!
Gabriela
Posted by: Gabriela | February 10, 2012 at 03:41 PM
I love linzer cookies, and love your shortcut idea! But, truly, those treat bags are the star, they are absolutely adorable! Thanks for sharing. Happy Pink Saturday!! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥
Posted by: Lorraine | February 10, 2012 at 03:49 PM
This is just fabulous! I love all of the beautiful touches you put on the envelope, and I especially love the easy recipe! ~Marti
Posted by: Marti | February 10, 2012 at 04:45 PM
I'm with you Lady. Sometimes easy is the best. I love Pillsbury too. I'd rather put my time in on the fun parts anyway. Besides the great Miss Sara Lee (I believe in the 50's sometime) said, "Just put some powdered sugar on the plate, and when they ask you who made the cake, You look them right in the eye and say-- Ah made it myself" Words to live by
Hearts and flowers to you
LL
Posted by: LL | February 10, 2012 at 04:47 PM
Those wax paper bags are delightful!! The cookies look tooo yummy. Happy Valentines Day.
Ann
Posted by: Ann | February 10, 2012 at 05:37 PM
Coming from an European family... you know you got me hook line and sinker...I miss being little at the Holiday's when my mother always had these and other pretty pastries... and your packaging makes them perfect!
Smiles~
C
Posted by: Cat | February 10, 2012 at 06:00 PM
Love these. Happy Valentine's Day via Pink Saturday!
Posted by: Carolyn | February 10, 2012 at 06:46 PM
Happy Pink Saturday Sweetie...
What a gorgeous share. I simply love these little bags and the delightful cookies, well a perfect Valentine gift for that special someone. Just perfect. I love that you sewed the little bags and the extras you added to each are simply perfect.
I have never tried any of these cookies, but I am going to give it a try this weekend, bake a few to take to work on Tuesday. I already have some of the dough, all I need is a little raspberry jam. Yum do they ever sound delicious.
Have a glorious weekend sweetie. Many hugs and much love, Sherry
Posted by: Sherry | February 10, 2012 at 07:44 PM
What a lovely idea, and you made it so simple too. I love your blog, as I browse around you have so much inspiration here.
Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Pink Saturday,
Karen
Posted by: karenharveycox | February 11, 2012 at 09:14 AM
I can't say which I love more your easy recipe or awesome wax paper envelopes! Wish I were on your VD list! Happy Pink Saturday! ~Diane (I am #16)
Posted by: Diane | February 11, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Love your creations and how easy you made those cookies! Why don't you link your post to Seasonal Sundays?
- The Tablescaper
Posted by: The Tablescaper | February 12, 2012 at 10:34 AM
You are something else Suzanne! You inspire me...even if I don't get to do any of it!!!
Posted by: Lisa | February 12, 2012 at 11:30 AM
What a lovely post and a great idea.
Happy Valentine's day!
Posted by: Loretta Houben | February 14, 2012 at 05:39 PM
Wow..... simple recipe that makes adorable cookies and a great packaging idea. I love it !
Posted by: suzeeez | February 17, 2012 at 08:54 PM
These are perfect...I can't wait to make a batch! And the bags are so sweet. Thanks so much for the inspration!!
Posted by: marie | February 17, 2012 at 09:06 PM