Autumn Leaves

Autumn leaves
Autumn leaves
Autumn leaves
Autumn leaves
Autumn leaves
Autumn leaves
Autumn leaves
Autumn leaves
Autumn leaves
Autumn leaves
Autumn leaves
Autumn leaves
Autumn leaves
Autumn leaves
Give Thanks

The liquid amber trees in our yard are starting to drop leaves and I find great satisfaction in raking them up ... at least at the beginning of the season. I know I’ll grow weary of it in a week or two, but the first signs of autumn always give me joy. These beautiful, messy trees also inspired me to create cutout cookies and multi-colored Autumn Leaves are the result. I had so much fun making them and decorating them. I must admit that when it comes to leaves...baking them is more satisfying than raking them. But I can eat more if I rake more so raking has its advantages.

“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” F. Scott Fitzgerald

I was inspired to make these multi-colored leaves by a post on One Hot Oven for Autumn Leaf Sugar Cookies with Maple Syrup. I recommend that you check it out and maybe even give them a try yourself. Cookie artist Jerè gives detailed instructions with lots of great photos to guide you along. Then, because I’m obsessed with bling, I decided to dip one side of each cookie in white chocolate ganache and then use the white chocolate ganache to pipe intricate veins on top of each leaf. Whenever I spend a lot of time decorating cookies, I always feel a deep sense of peace and accomplishment. Three cheers for “Cookie Therapy.”

Think about it...
At this time of the year...

The leaves on the trees may seem lifeless, but when a gust of wind causes them to break loose and fall, they do so with flair...dancing, twirling, floating. What a way to go! ~Kasha

 

Cookie specifics

What I’ve learned...

These cookies were made with the best ingredients I could find and baked in a small batch of two dozen. I’ve experimented with less expensive ingredients, but have come to the conclusion that flavor is best when I use the best. Why spend all this time baking and decorating if taste and texture are just so-so? Decorating the cookies takes time, but it’s an enjoyable process for me and I know that those who receive them appreciate that. Life is just better when you can share something you love with someone you love. Don’t you agree?

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