Sprinkles from Anne

Trains remind me of my dad. This past Christmas he set up a 4-track display complete with a working amusement park - carousel, bumper cars, and cotton candy stand! It was amazing. Our family had a blast watching the trains (that puffed real steam) ride around the display. I can't...

Happy President's Day from Flour Box Bakery!  I cannot tell a lie, I had so much fun making these cookies! I received an order for George Washington cookies to be sent to Stafford, VA - the hometown of George during his boyhood!  So to celebrate George's birthday, we created this...

My arms are noodles and my hand is stuck in a permanent claw position, but I'm so happy to have survived Valentine's Day! Thank you to all the wonderful customers that ordered this year. Thank you also to my husband, mom, Megan and Stacy for their help! Without delay -...

Once in awhile someone will comment or post that they could never decorate a cookie like I do. Would you like to see my first attempt? This is proof that we all start somewhere and a little practice goes a long way! There she is in all her glory! I...

I have been using a new dough rolling system since mid-December and I love it! Brenda, the inventor of DoughEZ contacted me about trying this flourless (non-stick) rolling mat. The system includes a non-stick rolling mat and 6 spacer sticks (to keep the dough rolled at an even thickness).  Any...

I have a soft spot for cute, easy cookies. And there's nothing cuter and easier that an cupcake cookie, right?! Since I started making cookies, I have made thousands of cupcakes in various designs and colors. They are my favorite go-to shape to decorate because they are adorable, uncomplicated, and...

When my oldest daughter was 3, she got the cutest Henley shirt with Dachshunds wearing sweaters and scarfs. It's so silly and fun and was her favorite shirt that winter. Now, it's now been handed down to my youngest daughter, who also loves to wear it. She was wearing it...

January is a cold month for Pennsylvania. I bundle up my girls each day before school with a hat and scarf! So, I thought I'd bundle up this cute penguin cookie, too! Watch this timelapse video of me decorating a cute penguin cookie from start to finish. The video is...

Last year proved to be the best yet for Flour Box Bakery! Thank you so much to my family, friends, and customers that supported and encouraged me in my cookie adventure. So, before I move forward to see what 2015 holds, here is a quick look back at the best...

It's no secret...I love making blue and white cookies!! Especially if they are for a wedding! Check out these adorable cookies made for a special blue and white wedding!' This request asked for an assortment of blue and white wedding and football cookie favors!   A paw print with a...

For months, I have been participating on a committee at my daughter's school to plan our fall fundraiser. And, after months of planning the 1st Annual Auction took place this past Friday night! So many local business, families and donors contributed to this event and made it a huge success!   ...

Last week, we had a very exciting weekend! We celebrated both of my girls birthdays! Their birthdays are two weeks apart, so we planned one celebration with our friends and family for both in the middle!   My oldest daughter, who is turning seven, has spent the summer studying France,...

I can barely contain my excitement! Last week, I had the honor of making a very special congratulations set of cookies for 4-time Emmy winner, Jim Parsons! He is the actor that plays Sheldon on the Big Bang Theory! And he won his FOURTH Emmy for being the funniest guy...

This morning, another bridal order is wrapped and ready! It's been a wonderfully busy wedding season this year! Check out some of the fun projects we have worked on this summer. I love all the different colors couples choose for their weddings.  These cookies were for a navy and coral...

"I saw the projects posted before class and thought 'I will never be able to do that," said a recent cookie school student. "But, we took it step-by-step, and I am amazed at how my cookies turned out! I am leaving feeling so confident about my cookie decorating!"MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! The Flour...