I can do cute things

"I can do cute things." Sheri Dew 

Okay, so maybe the original quote was "I can do hard things" but to me cute and hard are often one in the same.

I just wanted to share my realization that it is 1) possible to create something from nothing, and 2) that confectioners sugar is not required to make frosting. I know, did that totally blow your mind? 

So I realized it was a friend's birthday today and I had nothing in the house to give to or make for her.... And I definitely wasn't going to go back out and go to the store. So I did what anyone would do at 4th down and 1.... I punted. (Right dad?) 

I found a snack size sugar cookie packet from my wedding in the back of the cupboard- you know, the ones that taste pretty gross- and was relieved when I discovered it did not require eggs. 

Here are some fun facts: 

Did you know that Dr. Seuss glasses do not make very good rolling pins? 

Did you also realize that sugar cookie dough from the packet sticks to the counter no matter how much flour you use? 

Did you know that small stars are the ONLY shapes that keep their shape even though you have already planned out a spring cookie theme in your mind? 

And do you know how frustrating it is to realize you don't have powdered sugar until AFTER you've already made those useless little star cookies? 

So here it is... A frosting recipe that you can use when you have no powdered sugar... And it actually tastes pretty dang good (if you can get over the sugar grain texture). 

INGREDIENTS: * 2 tablespoons flour * 3/4 cup milk * 3/4 cup butter * 3/4 cup sugar * 1/8 teaspoon salt * 1 teaspoon vanilla (I used almond of course)

 PREPARATION: In a saucepan add a small amount of the milk to flour then stir to make a smooth paste. Add remaining milk. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens. Cool. Cream butter using medium speed of electric mixer. Gradually add sugar and salt; beat well. Add cooled milk mixture. Beat until light and fluffy; add vanilla. Frosts a two layer cake.

And now for the miracle:

...... Cookies that were both taste and somewhat look-worthy of being given to a friend for her birthday! All made from random things I found in the back of various cupboards. 

See.... I CAN do hard/cute things!