Let's join my Mr. and Mrs. Bunny, that I made years ago, for a tea with some shortbread cookies. I always love getting out my cabbage teapot with the bunny top. My Mom gave me the pretty plate.
I thought my Johnson Brothers Rose Chintz teacup looked so pretty with Mrs. Bunny's dress.
I have kept this basket on my coffee table for so long. I love changing out the plants for some seasonal decor. Right now it is filled with pink kalanchoe, variegated ivy, and a new-to-me plant, called Selaginella Kraussiana , which looks like a little arborvitae to me. I'm going to try taking cuttings from it and see what happens.
Toffee Bits Shortbread Cookies
These are perfect little cookies to serve with tea or coffee. I sliced one log and froze the second to use for later.
ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
1/4 t. baking powder
1.8 teaspoon salt
1 cup toffee bits (Bits O' Brickle)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
1/4 t. baking powder
1.8 teaspoon salt
1 cup toffee bits (Bits O' Brickle)
instructions:
Beat butter at medium speed until creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well. Add vanilla and mix.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to butter mixture, beating on low speed. Stir in toffee bits.
Divide dough in half and shape into 10" logs. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 8 hours.
Cut each log into 1/3" slices, and place on parchment paper or silpats.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well. Add vanilla and mix.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to butter mixture, beating on low speed. Stir in toffee bits.
Divide dough in half and shape into 10" logs. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 8 hours.
Cut each log into 1/3" slices, and place on parchment paper or silpats.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
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Your toffee bits shortbread cookies sound delicious Kitty! I adore your bunny topped cabbage tea pot and your JB Rose Chintz teacup is one of my favorite patterns! Mr. and Mrs. Bunny are too cute. I miss seeing Cissy's sweet smiling face baking with you in the kitchen this week. ♥
ReplyDeleteThe cookies: < thud >
ReplyDeleteOnce upon a time, not so long ago, I had a bag of toffee bits. Let us not discuss what may have happened to them.
Your table plants look beautifully springy, which is just what I am hoping to see a lot of in my wanderings through Blogdom today.
The cookies look delicious! Shortbread and toffee are both favorites of mine.
ReplyDeleteYour I love those cookies Kitty and I bet they are yummy! Hope you had a nice St. Patrick's Day. Thanks for sharing at Cooking and Crafting with J & J.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the week.
Julie xo
Those short bread cookies look yummy. I love shortbread cookies. Awe, how adorable are Mr. and Mrs. Bunny and you made them? WOW! I guess the last thing I can remember making as such was a Raggedy Ann and Andy and that has been many, many years ago. I can remember working full time and I would still be up at 2 am sewing things for my girls. WHEW! I can't do that now and only work PT. But now if one of my grands needed something that might be different. LOL! Love your Cabbage teapot and darling tea cup. Happy day to you dear Kitty. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteKitty, I love your whimsical cabbage teapot and Rose Chintz teacup! How pretty they look together with your sweet bunnies. Those cookies look wonderful! Tea and cookies are just right for a little teatime. Wish I could join you. Wouldn't we have a lovely chat! Hugs...Sandi
ReplyDeleteI just love shortbread cookies, although I haven't made any in quite some time. The toffee bits would be marvelous in them! Sweet bunnies that you made, so enjoyable with your tea! Have a lovely week sweet friend :)
ReplyDeleteEverything is so pretty and the cookies look very good! Thanks for sharing! Leticia
ReplyDeleteYour bunnies are so cute! Next time, I'll try adding toffee bits to my shortbread. What a great idea, Kitty!
ReplyDeleteOh my, Kitty. Toffee Shortbread - I'll take three please! Love your bunnies, teacup, and flowering basket. I'm not very successful with inside plants.
ReplyDeleteAnd... I've been crafting so much and was pretty much just writing about that so I decided to start a blogger craft blog. I hope that you will join and follow me. xo
The blog is linked to my name/profile but I'll add the web address too. http://www.nanamakes.com
Your handmade bunnies and rabbit teapot are super cute! I've always been a fan of the JB Rose Chintz pattern. Your toffee bit shortbread cookies are perfect for tea time. I've been on a mini-egg craze lately. So far, I've had chocolate mini-egg ice cream and scones.
ReplyDeleteKitty, I think your bunnies are adorable. The teapot is so sweet with the bunny on top. I'm a fan of the chintz and love the pretty plate. The cookies sound so delicious. I should get busy and make a big batch for Easter. Happy Spring Kitty......
ReplyDeleteThe cookies sound amazing! And, I love your Bunnies!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week!
Oh my! I would gobble up these cookies so quickly. I love shortbread...and toffee too. Perfect combo. Love all your pretty plates, cups, bunnies and decor. Happy Easter to you!
ReplyDeleteA perfect tea (or coffee) cookie!
ReplyDeleteYour Toffee Cookies sound like a perfect treat for tea Kitty:@)
ReplyDeleteYour Tea time is soooo sweet and darling!The bunnies are so cute and I love that pretty and unique teapot too.That teacup is beautiful and it is in my bucket list...Your cookies look yummy and your flower basket is adorable!
ReplyDeleteTHose cookie sound yummy, Kitty. I agree with you on the plant looking similar to arborvitae. That cabbage pitcher is adorable and, of course, I love the vintage items in your vignette. I hope your week is a good one. It's Spring - yay!
ReplyDeleteMmmm... yum, yum, yum! These sound ever so good, my friend! And something my dear hubby would love!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the delightful post, sweet Kitty. And aren't your bunnies just precious! Hugs to you!
Toffee shortbread sounds so delicious. You have such love Easter decorations. Very festive post.
ReplyDeletebetsy
Oh my, I would certainly enjoy one (really 10) of your shortbread cookies. Your bunnies are precious! Tonight I'm making your baked cheese in crescent roll dough as an appetizer. xo
ReplyDeleteThose roses on the tea cup and plate are beautiful. This cup would certainly be my favorite if it were mine.
ReplyDeleteLOVE, love your teapot, your bunnies and your flower basket! And your cookies sound delicious. Anything with toffee catches my eye. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI do love whimsical china... and your little bunny/cabbage teapot is adorable... I’m sure your little bunnies love it too( ha Ha) ..They look so darn cute eyeing those yummy toffee shortbreads.That a new recipe for me .... I’d love one or two with my tea please. Your teaset is really lovely ... it has that endearing vintage look which always makes teatime such a pleasure....Sweet Post...Hugs
ReplyDeleteI love your bunnies and teapot. I have pinned your recipe for cookies. They look delicious. https://fairmeadowplace.blogspot.ca
ReplyDeleteBeautiful decorations and teapot! The cookies look amazing - I love toffee in/on anything so definitely saving this recipe!
ReplyDeleteThe cookies look delicious -- shortbread and toffee (what's not to love!). And so, too, is your very pretty basket and that teacup. I love Johnson Bros. I don't think they have a pattern I don't like!
ReplyDeleteYum! The cookies look so delish! Praying for you, sweet friend. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the way shortbread cookies just melt in your mouth... sometimes I don't even bite them but let them just melt away! Your spring tea party with your darling bunnies is just perfection!
ReplyDeleteKitty, what a lovely treat! And I love that you baked half and froze half. It just makes life easier.
ReplyDeleteOh I love your cute bunnies! I have on I'll have to find! We are big fams of both toffee and shortbread, so that's a winner! Thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
ReplyDeleteRuth
Such a pretty tea...love the bunnies...and I bookmarked your cookies...
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing good, Mizz Kitty.
Hi Kitty,
ReplyDeleteI have a hard time resisting good shortbread cookies -- I love them!! Your cabbage teapot is darling, and I love the Rose Chintz teacup and the pretty plate from your mom. It looks like it has shamrocks on it? You did a great job on the bunnies -- wish I could sew that well. :)
Thank you for sharing your recipe with us, Kitty, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Warm hugs,
Denise at Forest Manor
Such a sweet little spring-time tea, Kitty. Love the cute bunnies in their tiny clothes and the cabbage teapot. Your Mom's little dish is darling. I love shortbread cookies and am always looking for new recipes xx Hope you have a lovely weekend with a little spring sunshine, too. Hugs xo Karen
ReplyDeleteYour bunnies are adorable, they look a lot like mine that I made years ago, wonder if we used the same pattern? Your Toffee Bits Shortbread Cookies will be perfect for afternoon tea! Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing your great post with us at Full Plate Thursday!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
Those look delicious. I would love to have one right now. Thanks so much for linking up to Keep In Touch.
ReplyDeleteKitty, you come up with the best recipes. perfect for a snack or dessert. I love toffee. Your bunnies are so adorable. The cabbage teapot is too cute! Always a pleasure to visit. Thanks for sharing your darling post at Dishing It & Digging it. have a lovely week Kitty.
ReplyDeleteYour shortbread toffee cookies look delicious. Your cabbage tea pot is too cute. You have styled an adorable Easter vignette. Sorry, I am late to the party.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy Easter.
Oh my Kitty! I love shortbread cookies, and I love toffee. These are a win, win for me! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Dear Kitty:
ReplyDeleteSorry I am late commenting - but I must say those shortbread cookies look amazing. I love shortbread - I guess I love everything really and the idea of toffee seems really special. Your bunnies are very darling!