I've been meaning to make these adorable little cookies ever since Dita Von Teese post a twit pic of some she has just baked. Yes that's right, Dita bakes!
Dita's kitchen is as adorable as her cookies and yes, I looked just like her whilst baking these this afternoon, in fact my heels were even higher.
These cookies are actually lovely! I really didn't expect them to be as yummy as they are, I love the combination of spices and would happily have one of these cute little spiced mice with my afternoon cup of tea.
These would be fantastic to make with children, who would have a great time adding the little almond ears, currant eyes and noodle tails.
Dita’s Spiced Mice Butter Cookies
Makes 3 dozen
12 Tbsp Butter (1 1/2 sticks)
1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
1/2 cup caster sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
For Making the Mice:
1 egg
Dried Currants
Sliced Almonds
Chinese Noodles
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, whip the butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add both sugars and mix. Add one egg and vanilla and beat until combined. In a separate bowl, mix flour and spices until combined. Add flour mixture to butter mixture and combine.
Measure 1 tbsp of dough and roll into an oval. Make one side a bit pointed to form the nose. Put the cookies on a greased or parchment lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Mix egg with 2 tbsp water to form an egg wash. Brush it on each of the cookies. Add almonds for ears, a Chinese noodle for a tail and cut a currant in half to form two eyes.
Bake cookies for 15-20 minutes or until slightly browned.
I'm so glad I can cross these off my to-bake list and I hope the lovely Dita shares some more of her lovely recipes soon.
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6 comments:
wish I looked like that in the kithen! ha
you bake in high heels ??? I can't even stand up in them. Seriously. Never managed to wear heels in my entire life and I doubt I'll ever start now. My co-ordination is dire as it is !
Lol - cute cookie mice. I can think of a little boy who would go nuts over these :-)
Im am so jealous of Dita's kitchen!
The little mice are very cute.
Nice work with the heels, sometimes I like to put on heels and a cute apron when baking, but the heels usually come off half way through.
Cute. You're right - the boys would love to make those with me so I have taken note of the recipe.
My Mother-in-law is a very glamorous granny and is very into Nigella. She will quite often put a dress on and some high heels, pour herself a glass of wine and do some baking. I always think I should try it whenever I have an evening to myself but then it never happens... Awww poor me! ;-) Mind you, I hardly ever wear heels so can't really imagine myself doing the whole domestic goddess thing. Maybe one day.
I actually think that you do actually look like that or that other picture you posted a while back with the pink dress when you are baking. I can't imagine you looking less than perfect. I might be wrong but that's how I imagine you. :-)
I adore Dita von Teese! I saw her spread in Instyle and fell in love with her kitchen!
These cookies look so cute and sound so wonderful! Great post~
xx,
Tammy
They look great for baking with children.
Isn't Dita just gorgeous!
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