Baby Shower Goodies

I hosted my Sis-in-Laws baby shower last Saturday. I was going for the sports theme, which is the theme of my nephew's nursery. I was going to make this cake for the shower, but I was sick the entire week before, so I knew it wouldn't be the best idea for me to attempt the masterpiece I was hoping to create.

BUT! I did make some sugar cookies that were shaped like footballs and baseballs for favors. I used Wilton's Royal icing recipe. It's basically Powdered Sugar, Meringe Powder and water. I don't know the amounts, I got the recipe with the meringe powder. After reading Bake at 350's blog (http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/), I was inspired to try the "flooding" technique with these cookies. I have attempted it bfore, but not to this capacity. Two and half hours later, a double batch of royal icing, running out of icing (the red is the fake in a tube stuff...which I hate but I had no more powdered sugar for more icing) and several ziploc bags later, my cookies were done. For being only my second or third attempt at Royal icing, I was pretty happy with the outcome.

Cookie Extravaganza!!!

A couple of weeks ago one of my co-workers asked me to make some cookies for his son who is at the Naval Academy. So I took on the challenge. My friend suggested a couple of types, I decided to make all of them.

I sent his son two dozen football shaped sugar cookies topped with Royal Icing (I finally got the flooding to work). 2 Dozen each Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin. Then I added a batch of mini brownies. Phew...it was a big task, but I did enjoy myself.

I say my first "baking job" was a big hit!! I got word that some of the guys at the Academy thouroughly enjoyed the cookies!! I am so glad.

Next job: cake and cookies for my Sis in Laws shower!!! Then! I get to decorate cupcakes for my friends wedding in March! My dream of becoming a baker is starting to happen!!! Now, if I could just do it full time!