Twin City Stage presents 12 Angry Men!

When I received an e-mail from a friend asking if I could create cookies for the cast

of our local theatre production of 12 Angry Men I immediately said No. I mean, I

was knee-deep in egg-hunt themed party bunny cookies and the request I

have on calendar for 100 sunshine cookies has been keeping me awake at night

for two months... However, I love community theatre almost as much as I love

my friends - Plus, knowing my Hollywood connection for printed icing sheets

would be willing to come through for me again helped turn my No into a Yes!

Of course, the first step in any cookie project is to ensure you

have the correct and, the best copper cookie cutter available. For

me that means calling my friends at CopperGifts.com!

Because when it says Braman on the side, I know I'm using an

heirloom-quality copper cookie cutter that will never fail me!

Crisp, perfect cuts every time. And, because I freeze my cookie cut-

outs for 10 minutes before I bake them, there's virtually no spread!

After seeing Bridget's edible image cookies a few years ago I

quickly ordered a printer, edible inks and icing sheets so that I could

create my own image cookies. Then I second-guessed myself and talked

myself out of any confidence I might have originally had to do it. I never

opened the printer box and, ended up giving it away. The ink cartridges

finally expired and the icing sheets dried up so I threw them all away!

So just like last time, I picked up the phone and called my California

connection, the amazing Jenny of Signature Sweet Shoppe! You may

remember that Jenny also created the edible image sheets I used for the

600 cookies I created to support Aveda's earth month campaign

I called Jenny because clearly, I don't believe I'm capable of creating icing

sheets on my own. And, since my friend offered to pay me for creating these

cookies, I thought it would also be nice to share the income with a fellow

cookie-maker I love. Because I'm all about sharing the love. And, the cash!

This chunky pearlized sanding sugar from CopperGifts.com is perfect! I

was told it makes it took like there are lightbulbs going off around the

image... Which coincidentally is exactly what I meant for it to look like!

Jenny did an great job with the images... Again! One day I hope to figure

it out. But for now, when I need edible icing sheets, I'm calling Jenny!

I was originally asked to deliver these cookies to the cast party unwrapped...

But I couldn't resist creating custom tags!

I even incorporated a quote from the play!

Besides, packaging the cookies ensures there will
be no damage and allows people to take them home!

The best part of this project was the e-mail I received this morning
letting me know that my cookies were a huge hit and tasted great!

Just the critic's review I was hoping for!

If you want to read this morning's review of the play, click here!

If you live in the area, I strongly suggest you

visit Twin City Stage and get your tickets soon!