Presley's Favorite Cookies

I decided to do a test run for the cookies we want to serve at Presley's second birthday party this year. I know, I know...her birthday isn't for 4 more months, but there is so much prep work that goes into that big day. So, I thought it would be fun if Presley and I practiced making some cookies together.

The theme for her birthday this year is going to be "Lemonade & Sunshine". I got the idea from a lemonade and sunshine party I saw on another blog. It seemed so sweet and just perfect for an August birthday party!
So, I found a recipe for lemonade cookies and got all the ingredients together. I was so excited to try this recipe out, but I had to wait for Presley to wake up from her nap because I really wanted her to help me make them.

I'm playing with the idea of putting all the ingredients in mason jars to give away as party favors. Not sure yet if that's what I want to do, but it's kind of cute.

Presley got a super cute apron from Aunt Kiki for Easter. Doesn't she look so cute??? Mama's little assistant ready to help.
(Click here to see the last post I wrote about Presley baking with me. It was back in September 2010 and I can't believe how different she is now. She's growing up so fast!)

Stirring the cookie dough.

My sweet little baby cakes!

Time to enjoy the fruits of our labor...the best lemon cookies you have ever tasted.

Presley thoroughly enjoyed eating her cookie!

These cookies were definitely a hit and will be made again very soon!

Here's the recipe for these AMAZING cookies:

Layer the following ingredients into a clean, dry, quart-sized mason jar:

½ cup powdered lemonade flavored drink mix

¾ cup sugar

1 1/2 C. vanilla baking chips

1 ¾ cups flour

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

Recipe:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Empty contents of jar into large mixing bowl. Add 1/2 C. melted butter. Add one egg and one teaspoon vanilla. Mix thoroughly with hands. Drop one-inch balls, slightly flattened, onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool slightly on cookie sheet then transfer to cooling rack. Makes approximately four dozen cookies.