Making Extra Cookies . . . Works For Me Wednesday

Well, you probably knew it was coming after last week's WFMW, but something simple that works for me is making extra cookies.

I *always* make a mistake when decorating cookies. Even if only I can see it...there's always "the ugly one." Knowing I have cushion (and not just on my hips) takes the pressure off and I actually think I make fewer mistakes because of it.


Example...I made these 40th birthday cookies a few weeks ago. Next to last cookie, I spelled "Robyn" as "Roybn." ROYbn. There is no recovery from that. I had extras, so....I ate it.

Besides eating them myself, I find my husband is more than willing to eat the evidence of ugly cookies as are my neighbors. (Good neighbors like that are hard to find.)
What is working for you this week? I'll be linking to Works For Me Wednesday!

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25 comments

  1. Mommy, I'm HomeApril 27, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    I'm all for extra cookies!

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  2. TeaLadyApril 27, 2010 at 6:22 PM

    How convenient that the mistake got eaten before the evidence could be viewed!!!!

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  3. ChristyApril 27, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    I learned this lesson the hard way, messed up on one of my last cookies and didn't have any extras. Made for a really late night. I'll never make that mistake again! Thanks for sharing your hints!!

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  4. The Painted CookieApril 27, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    It is so easy to make a mistake near the end! I have 2 cookie jars for "practice and mistake" cookies put aside for the neighborhood kids. As long as it is not too close to dinner they can have one or take some home. And believe me there can be some ugly ones if I am trying a new design.LOL

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  5. AnonymousApril 27, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    My problem is that no matter how many extra cookies I make, I always end up with too many ugly cookies. Maybe I'm a perfectionist.

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  6. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)April 27, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    I always bake extra cookies, too. They can live in the freezer if I don't need them.

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  7. Sue SparksApril 27, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    That is such a great idea, which I have learned the hard way...making just the right amount, with no time to spare, is very stressful!

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  8. BeaApril 27, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    This idea works for me, too! I always make more COOKIES, and my husband, my children, and family and friends love them :)

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  9. JennyApril 27, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    Those are beautiful cookies, as always! LOL at Roybn!

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  10. High Heels and ApronsApril 27, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    Great advice! I had an oops cookie over the weekend and I went to throw it out... my husband grabbed it out of my hand before I could make it to the trash! LOL

    Ally @ High Heels & Aprons

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  11. Tales From My Empty NestApril 27, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    Extra cookies are a good thing. Love the 40th birthday cake cookies. They turned out great. Love & blessings from NC!

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  12. amaliaApril 27, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    I'm laughing! Every time I make cookies....when I'm near completion...the hubby comes in and says..."Okay...Where's the bad one???" I'm happy to give him my mistakes!! :) Love those 40th BD cookies, by the way!

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  13. 3girlsmomApril 27, 2010 at 11:42 PM

    My name is Robyn. These made me happy! :)

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  14. RobynApril 28, 2010 at 12:58 AM

    My name is Robyn, too! Love these cookies and when I turn 40, I'm going to order some. From you. Cause I love you. And your cookies are gorgeous. And, when I turn 40, I want cookies. :)

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  15. AnonymousApril 28, 2010 at 1:39 AM

    if only that could be our solution to all life's foibles...simply eat the evidence!

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  16. preciousApril 28, 2010 at 4:53 AM

    This is a nice giveaway for a birthday or baby showers!
    kitchen tables

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  17. TidyMomApril 28, 2010 at 6:34 AM

    LOL that is too funny.....because everytime I make cookies (or cupcakes) and my family asks to eat one, I ALWAYS tell them they have to eat the ugly ones until I take pictures! LOL

    How NICE of Kristen and her family to eat those uglies for you! LOL

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  18. AnonymousApril 28, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Lovely cookies!!!
    I'm fan of extra cookies.
    Thank you!!

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  19. RainaApril 28, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    Great idea! Cookies look beautiful!

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  20. Brandy LApril 28, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    None of your cookies are ugly....ssshhh don't say that, you may offend them. :D

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  21. SherryApril 28, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Wow! Georgeous cookies! I usually freeze cookie dough, but I don't usually make extra cookies.

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  22. TerriApril 28, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Those are so cute....Carmen said they were a hit!!! I wish you could ship your "mistakes" to Flower Mound.

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  23. KristenApril 28, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    I, your humble servant, am at your service :)

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  24. Jen @ My Kitchen AddictionApril 28, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Great advice, as always! I find that my hubby is always happy to eat the ugly cookies (and the scraps from leveling cakes, too).

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  25. MariaApril 28, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    I am lucky to have great neighbors who love taste testing for me:) The cookies are super cute!

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