Hello, cookiers! What a zany time it is - right now, I'm juggling prep for three events, a video shoot for my tutorials, the judging of two competitions, and the setup of my own competition! I can barely keep my head on straight. That said, I'm going to cut straight to the chase this week, and leap headlong into the hot list*. You'll see a couple of oldies but goodies at the end (by @Evelindecora and @Vanilla & Me, in spots #9 and #10, respectively), but all of the other honored cookies were posted within the last couple of weeks. I want to specially thank our recent posters for their steady and gorgeous contributions to this site. Without them, Cookie Connection wouldn't be such a beautiful and dynamic place. Now, onward to those honorees . . .
#1: Spring Cookies by Evelindecora
#2: Hearts by Zeena
#3: 10" Heart Cookie by TAMMY HOLMES [EDITOR'S NOTE: Congrats, @TAMMY HOLMES, on earning our cover spot this week. The combination of your cookie and your photo is just so darn striking! ~JMU]
#4: Pink Flowers by Yazz Ross [EDITOR'S NOTE: The second stunning entry in Watch-Learn-Create Challenge #56! Wonderful job, Yazz! Here's hoping more of you will take advantage of this one-of-a-kind learning opportunity brought to you by @mintlemonade (cookie crumbs) and @Manu biscotti decorati! You still have three whole weeks to create! ~JMU]
#5: Suculenta by Yazz Ross
#6: More for Easter by Heather Bruce Sosa
#7: Mother's Day Florals by Donna Allen
#8: Too Cute Easter Bunnies by Donna Allen
#9: Stained Glass Cookie by Evelindecora
#10: Cookie Bouquet by Vanilla & Me 
Thanks again, honorees! I apologize for this week's brevity, but it is 11 pm here in Missouri, and I still have a few hours of computer work tonight in order to stay on top of my schedule. We'll all be glad to have @LisaF back next weekend! Her recaps of late have been a lot more fun and engaging than this one, and I so love her help! Anywho, enjoy the rest of the weekend. I'll try to squeeze in some time off too.
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