Quilt Block Cookies and Spiced Orange Sugar Cookie Recipe!

Hi Everyone!

I have been busy making cards for special projects, that I can't share at this time, so I thought I would share something else.

I am also a quilter and...I love to make cookies, and have combined the two loves to make these fun quilt block cookies. I have to admit that it's not my original idea. I first saw something similar on Pinterest from Emily and Amy's Treats.

Mine are 2 1/2" squares, all with different "fabric" designs. 

The hard part was deciding which quilt pattern to photograph them in. 

Here's another.  ;)

I thought I would share a tasty recipe with you as well. I started with this awesome End All For Vanilla Sugar Cookie recipe from Lila Loa, then added a few ingredients for a different flavor. So...here is my twist.

Spiced Orange Sugar Cookies

1 cup salted butter

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon orange extract

the zest from one orange

3/4 tsp cardamom

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

4 cups flour

 Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs, vanilla, orange extract, orange zest and cardamom. Mix well. Add baking powder and salt and mix to incorperate.  Add flour 1 cup at a time. Chill in refrigerator for at least an hour. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Bake at 375 F for 5-6 minutes, or until just barely starting to color on the edges. 

I used Royal frosting to decorate mine, but you can sprinkle with sugar before baking or use  Butter-cream frosting if you would prefer. 

I just had to share this photo with you too. I splurged and bought myself some red enameled stainless steel mixing bowls and this was the first time I used one. The butter looked so cool in it that I had to pop a photo. It's hard to tell where the butter stops and the reflection starts! :)

If you would like a link to a great Royal Frosting recipe and some awesome tutorials, check out this post at The Sweet adventures of Sugarbella.

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hope your day is a sweet one! :)