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Monday, December 23, 2013

Snowy Owl Shortbread Cookies



OK.  These are so stinkin' cute, I can't stop smiling at them! ha.

Have you noticed how popular owls are right now?
I pinned a cute photo of owl cookies in the fall and 
didn't find the time to bake them.    
So for Christmas, I thought
snowy owls would be even better!  

Any shortbread recipe will do.
Roll out 1/2" thick.
3" and 1" round cookie cutters.
Decorate with M&Ms and whole almonds.
Bake 350 for 20-25 minutes until just golden on edges.
Dust with powdered sugar while still warm.
Clean off beak and eyes with a tiny damp pastry brush.

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83 comments:

  1. Pat HattDecember 22, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Owls are everywhere
    See them at many a lair
    Seem to have just sprouted about
    I guess they beat a singing trout
    Cute indeed
    At your feed

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    1. Pat HattDecember 22, 2013 at 4:15 PM

      #1
      Even gave some a chance under your sun

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    2. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 4:18 PM

      Don't you wish you'd thought of it?
      And made a big profit?
      Who decides when a craze should start?
      and then every one else just does their part?
      ha.

      First you are!
      Beat everyone by far.
      I posted early
      nobody was ready with the lurky lurky.
      lol.....

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    3. Pat HattDecember 22, 2013 at 8:21 PM

      lol they lurky lurky?
      I guess they were cooking turkey
      Yeah wish I thought of it
      Not sure who decides this umm spit

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    4. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 8:23 PM

      yes, a few of them lurk
      and admit it with a smirk!

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    5. AnonymousDecember 22, 2013 at 8:26 PM

      My name is Vince and I'm a lurker. (smiling)

      Sorry it doesn't rhyme, chap. But Mr. Bluelights is giving you a run for your money with the rhyming!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 22, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    I do like me some owls, lol!!!!!

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 4:19 PM

      Yes, you certainly do!
      You can paint them...I'll stick to baking them. ha.

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  3. MarthaDecember 22, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Whoo whooo
    How cute.

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  4. WandaDecember 22, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    I can't stop smiling either... those are so adorable. I thought I was through baking, but those are just to darling not to make. The dish you have them in is so perfect for the display. This is the "fun" of Christmas!

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 5:00 PM

      You're right...this is the fun part! All the hustle and bustle is done. You know, I only made half dozen of these...really quick, all on one cookie sheet...just enough to add some cuteness to the table without it being a lot of work.

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  5. The Silver FoxDecember 22, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Cute cookies? What's next? Ha.

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  6. Amy at love made my homeDecember 22, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    How wise you are to see that owls are so cute and so popular! These are incredibly cute. I wonder how long they will last! Not very long I would bet. Only 3 more sleeps!! xx

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 5:54 PM

      They might have to make another appearance as the winter goes on. :) Yep...only three more sleeps. My Spencer cannot contain himself any longer. I wish I could send him off to school tomorrow! lol....

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    2. Amy at love made my homeDecember 22, 2013 at 6:59 PM

      I can imagine that he will be up at 3 am prowling round the tree, desperate to start the ripping!! How lovely though to have someone who is so enthusiastic about Christmas!! Better than a load of wet blankets I reckon. xx

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    3. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 7:36 PM

      He kept looking in the stockings today...all 6 of them. lol...they are empty,...still. Sigh. I'm sure he was so disappointed. :)

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  7. KimDecember 22, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Cute enough! as they say in southern Indiana! They make me smile!

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 6:25 PM

      haha...I usually say, "Too cute!" :)

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    2. KimDecember 22, 2013 at 8:17 PM

      Well, me too, but we're talkin' about southern Indiana here. cute ENOUGH. The emphasis is on ENOUGH!

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    3. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 8:21 PM

      I like it! I may have to start saying that! ;)

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  8. KimDecember 22, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Do I spy a little feather arm on the one on the right?

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 6:25 PM

      Yeah, they have wings and feet imprinted in the dough.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 22, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    What a hoot! They are very cute and look yummy. Tom baked sugar cookies today. They were great with egg nog.

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 7:21 PM

      I've had Tom's sugar cookies....yum! Are you hosting the kids and grands or going there?

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    2. AnonymousDecember 22, 2013 at 8:20 PM

      We're going to one on Christmas Day and hosting one after. Are you having the newlyweds?

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    3. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 8:24 PM

      Yes, we are! Both Eve and Christmas Day...then they are flying to her family later that night.

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  10. Eddie BluelightsDecember 22, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    I think if those owls were on my plate
    They'd not stay long in their present state
    'cause before my coffee I'd had time to sup
    I'd swoop down quickly to eat 'em up.
    They look a long way too yummy
    To stay for long outside my tummy
    Which is a shame 'cause they look nice
    But taste buds quickly they entice
    Perhaps I might try to bake some
    In what ever way you make um.

    LOL

    If I don't see you again have a great Christmas, Betsy

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 7:09 PM

      LOL! or should I say ROFL? :) Cute poem about my cute cookies. haha.
      I'll be thinking of you on Christmas Day, Ed....I hope you have a great day, despite some undoubted emptiness.
      Big hugs! Kiss that grandson for me! :)

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    2. Eddie BluelightsDecember 22, 2013 at 7:49 PM

      Thanks, Betsy.
      If I eat a lot of Owls will I be wiser for it? LOL . . . . . or will I start saying "Twit twoo!" ? LOL

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    3. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 7:57 PM

      Wiser? I don't know! We could all munch on a bunch and find out! Did you know a group of owls is called a parliament? :)

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    4. Eddie BluelightsDecember 22, 2013 at 8:03 PM

      Didn't know that, Betsy! Thanks for that information - A parliament of owls, eh!
      However, the bunch of idiots we have in our parliament in no way can be described as wise - they are just a hoot!! with no wisdom whatsoever.

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    5. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 8:04 PM

      So maybe they're a stable of barn owls, instead? lol...

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    6. Eddie BluelightsDecember 22, 2013 at 8:07 PM

      Highly UNstable I would say!
      Well I must retire to the land of nod before I turn into a night owl LOL
      Goodnight!

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    7. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 8:08 PM

      good night! :)

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    8. Eddie BluelightsDecember 23, 2013 at 1:42 PM

      I see the owls are still on the plate LOL
      They are I think what you call "Cute Hoots"

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    9. Betsy BrockDecember 23, 2013 at 2:15 PM

      They're like the loaves and the fishes...you take one, and another one appears! :) haha....

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    10. Eddie BluelightsDecember 23, 2013 at 5:36 PM

      Ah! a REPLICATING OWL!! LOL Not heard of that species before. Not sure they would taste well with loaves and fishes though LOL.

      Just wondered! Has the postman arrived from UK yet? He is taking his time it appears.

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    11. Betsy BrockDecember 23, 2013 at 6:42 PM

      No, nothing from the postman yet. Are you sure you didn't send it by owl? lol....

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    12. Eddie BluelightsDecember 23, 2013 at 8:26 PM

      Hoot Hoot! - very clever! LOL. Do I detect a dash of Harry Potter with his owl deliveries? Perhaps Proffessor Snape has confiscated it or the owl was mugged by a gang of thieving magpies!! ROFL.
      I expect it will arrive soon.

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    13. Eddie BluelightsDecember 23, 2013 at 8:27 PM

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    14. Eddie BluelightsDecember 23, 2013 at 8:30 PM

      Somehow I duplicated the last comment - must be as blind as an owl!! LOL

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  11. Brian MillerDecember 22, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    cute. cute. cute.
    i'd still eat it though...ha.

    ladycat said hoot. lol.

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 7:10 PM

      We're all sounding a little coo coo, aren't we? ha.
      Sending you a virtual owl cookie to eat....

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  12. AnonymousDecember 22, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Stinkin' cute? You know who is cute, don't you? It's you, milady. And what a simply gorgeous photo of your cute little owls.
    I agree with the others that they may be cute, but not too cute to eat. I'd be scarfing them down with a cup of tea without hesitation!
    I don't suppose they would travel well in a parcel, would they?

    Vince. x

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 7:12 PM

      I was pretty happy with that photo myself, so thank you! :) Don't you say stinkin' over there? ha. If you say scarfing, you can say stinkin'. lol....

      Not sure how those birds would travel. They might lose an eye or two. :)

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    2. AnonymousDecember 22, 2013 at 7:51 PM

      A broken wing or two wouldn't hurt the taste any! Yes, I'm hinting! Well, no, not hinting but out right making a fool of myself by asking for a parcel of biccies! You have my address. Or send them with Santa so I don't have to wait on the damned postal service! (smiling)

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    3. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 7:58 PM

      I pretty sure Santa goes to your country before mine. :) Besides, aren't you just getting coal this year? lol....

      as for making a fool of yourself...I have no comment. Not at all. None. Nope. Nada... ;)

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    4. AnonymousDecember 22, 2013 at 8:15 PM

      Ah, well it isn't the first time!

      Speaking of owls, one of my uncles lived in Mexico for several years while doing research for his job. He had a family of owls that lived in his garden in a very tall tree. Back at that time we couldn't send photos by phone or internet, of course, but he would develop his own film and mail our family pictures of those owls! Thanks for jogging my memory! I hadn't thought of it in years!

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  13. LindaDecember 22, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Sweet!
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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  14. Gloria BakerDecember 22, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    beautiful and funnt cookies Betsy!
    here we have some owls but you know the sleep all day ! I never see them lol

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 7:37 PM

      I have never seen an owl, either....but I love them. They are so beautiful!

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    2. Gloria BakerDecember 22, 2013 at 8:06 PM

      really are:)

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    3. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 8:10 PM

      I've pinned some lovely owls on Pinterest!

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    4. Gloria BakerDecember 23, 2013 at 6:08 PM

      O sent you a lovely cat in the Christmas tree from Pinterest LOL xxxx

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  15. ChristineDecember 22, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Bird Lady through and through.

    (some really great comment, too!)

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 7:44 PM

      If I starting tweeting, please come take me in for treatment. lol....

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  16. SaunDecember 22, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Cute :)

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  17. AnonymousDecember 22, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    You are such an artist - in everything you do! These are adorable!! -- Danielle in Austin, TX

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 22, 2013 at 10:47 PM

      Danielle...it's so great to see you here again! Hope you're ready for Christmas! :)

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  18. GDecember 22, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Eep!!!! Making them tomorrow... TY for the inspiration xxx

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  19. SuzaDecember 22, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    Stinkin' cute is right. Adorable. Only 6?! Such restraint. xx

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 23, 2013 at 8:57 AM

      yep....the rest of the dough went to another kind. ha.

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  20. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiDecember 23, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    They are beautiful cookies, Betsy! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 23, 2013 at 8:57 AM

      thanks, Pat! Hope you have a lovely holiday, too!

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  21. Country CharmeDecember 23, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    Oh how cute! I'll copy this great idea. Owls are very popular in Germany this year, too. But first some more wrapping of gifts... and the creme brulèee for our Christmas dinner.... and phoning some friends. I have to keep myself busy today. A very close friend of mine undergoes extremely risky brain surgery today. So, if anybody can spare a little prayer, please, please dedicate it to him. Thank you all and forgive me Betsy, that I used your blog for my plea. I hope, you do not mind!
    Christel

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 23, 2013 at 8:58 AM

      Of course I don't mind...praying right now...keep me posted!

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    2. Country CharmeDecember 23, 2013 at 5:10 PM

      Thank you so much, dearest Betsy! And we thank God, that our friend survived the 6 hours of surgery! The doctors, who had said before, that the chance of survival was 50%, afterwards said, that everything went well. For all of his friends, but especially for his wife and for their five children this is CHRISTMAS! Peace on earth and great joy...
      Blessings
      Christel

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    3. Betsy BrockDecember 23, 2013 at 6:43 PM

      Oh, that's great news! :) A wonderful Christmas gift to them! Thanks so much for letting me know!

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  22. MartinDecember 23, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Tasty looking owls, Betsy. Wishing you and yours a peaceful Christmas, from me and mine.

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  23. JaniceDecember 23, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Adorable! And, I'll bet, delicious. Merry Christmas, Betsy.

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 23, 2013 at 10:13 AM

      I love shortbread...no matter what shape it's in! :) Merry Christmas, Janice...and to all of your critters, too.
      Hope you have a lovely day...are you traveling or hosting? Traveling, I'm guessing with your kitchen under construction. :)

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  24. A Lady's LifeDecember 23, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Merry Christmas to you Betsy
    May you and your family have the best one ever!!

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 23, 2013 at 2:14 PM

      Thanks, Lady! I hope you have a lovely holiday, too!

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  25. Jennifer HaysDecember 23, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Oh my gosh, they're adorable! I wondered how you kept the eyes and beak so neat and clean, that's a great tip. Merry Christmas to all of you!

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  26. Debbie@Mountain BreathsDecember 23, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    I adore these!! I rescued an owl 20 years ago, and have been interested in them ever since. Merry Christmas!

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    1. Betsy BrockDecember 23, 2013 at 8:20 PM

      You rescued an owl? Oh, I'm so jealous! :) Thanks for stopping by!

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  27. SavoringTime in the KitchenDecember 24, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Those are absolutely adorable, Betsy!

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