Just as we closed out 2023 last weekend, we’re ringing in 2024 with an extravaganza of spectacular cookies in today’s Saturday Spotlight. Leading the charge in our cover image is this fierce dragon created by @Ryoko ~Cookie Ave.. Her cookie signals what I sincerely hope will be a speedy return to more auspicious times for Japan and other troubled areas of the world. Here's to better climate health, fewer natural disasters, and a restoration of peace and prosperity across the globe!
On a less solemn note . . . in this microcosm called Cookie Connection, we are very lucky to be blessed with beauty day in and day out. Without forgetting those less fortunate in other places, let's turn to celebrating the cookie work that has brightened our lives this week, starting with another cookie by Ryoko. Thank you to Ryoko and everyone else on this hot list* for taking the time to spread joy to the rest of us through your cookies. As always, I am most grateful.
#1: Happy Birthday by Ryoko ~Cookie Ave.
#2: Deco New Year by Bakerloo Station
#3: New Year's Eve Hairstyle by Dora
#4: Christmas Robins by lulubakes
#5: Little Cookie Fireworks by Icingsugarkeks
#6: Merry Christmas 2023 by Cookies Fantastique
#7: The Year of the Dragon by Ryoko ~Cookie Ave.
#8: Wedding Dresses by Petra Florean [EDITOR'S NOTE: This stunning challenge entry by Petra reminded me to remind you that there's still a week left to create for Challenge #55. 
@Manu biscotti decorati, @Inspirations by Carmen Urbano, and I are really looking forward to seeing your mixed media innovations, so be sure to check out the few rules and many great prizes in Manu's challenge kickoff post! ~JMU]
#9: Wishing a New Year by Zeena
#10: Colorful Gingerbread by Icingsugarkeks
Congrats again, honorees. I will be in touch with your "I was featured" badges as soon as I am able. They may come on Sunday evening, a little later than usual, as I am spending some time away with my husband this weekend, recovering from what was a very hectic holiday season. (I am still searching for the energy to properly start 2024! LOL!) Anyway, stay tuned!
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