Every year, when the swim season is at its peak and our swimmers are getting ready for the big championship meets, the girl’s team picks a secret buddy to surprise with a week’s worth of little gifts.
This week, M and I scoured the shelves of the local discount stores to find little trinkets and goodies to pack into colorful bags, each marked with an inspirational swimming quote. In the early morning hours, the girls sneak into the pool locker room and place the goodie bag in front of their “buddy’s” locker. It’s all in good fun and a welcome release from the daily grind of swimming yard after yard in the pool, during the long winter months. Yesterday, M surprised her “buddy” with a beautiful container full of Valentine Shortbread Cookies and a few other little trinkets.
These cookies are kind of over the top in the “sweets department”. The recipe includes lots of creamy butter and a load of sugar. Certainly not something you’d want to munch on everyday. But for this special occasion, and for the upcoming Valentines Day holiday, maybe this is the cookie you’d like to make and share with your sweetheart!
Valentine Shortbread Cookies
2 cups butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups flour
1/4 cup Wilton sprinkles + extra for topping
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla and almond extract. Carefully add flour and mix well. Gently fold sprinkles into batter. Using a small ice cream scoop, form cookies and place on baking sheets. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass or with slightly damp fingers. Lightly pat remaining sprinkles into top of cookies. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes. Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze when cooled.
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Looks delicious!
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They really are a sweet treat! Definitely something for a special occasion… Thanks for your comment. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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What a score indeed – the bags look so fun! 🙂 The swimmers will feel very special – and their tummies happy. The recipe looks great, Linda. They would be so cute in heart-shapes, too, for Valentine’s Day!
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Absolutely!
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They look beautiful!
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Thank you!😊
You can easily make them for any holiday, just switch up the sprinkles! Thanks for the comment and for stopping by!
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They Look Yummy! Mmm!
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Thank you… A sweet, sweet treat! Thanks for stopping by!😊
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So cute and delicious! Love the little heart sprinkles 🙂
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❤️❤️❤️ They are festive and perfect for a sweet gift from the kitchen! Thanks for stopping by and for your lovely comment!❤️❤️❤️
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Yum! These look amazing. 🙂
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Thank you… They are pretty simple
to make. Kids seem to love them! Happy Valentine’s Day!
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I love short bread. It is simple and easy to make. I like your sprinkles in it. Thanks for the recipe.
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You’re so right, simple to make and basic ingredients. Super delicious! Thanks for your valued comment. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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These look sooo delicious!
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They are a sweet, tender and delicious cookie. Great for gift giving! Thanks for stopping by… Enjoy your day!
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Enjoy yours too!
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They look so yummy – thanks for sharing!
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My pleasure. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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That’s is so cute!! Reminds me of volleyball in high school. We use to do that on Game days. I always loved it!
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It is a cute idea and so much fun for the girls! It’s nice to hear that your volleyball team participated in a similar event. I think it promotes team building and it’s a nice release from the daily grind for everyone.
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Yes, definitely! And team building off the court/field only influences more on the court 🙂
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Well said!
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