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Saturday Spotlight: Top 10 Cookies

 

Whoa, it's been a long while since I've done a traditional Saturday Spotlight. Though I must say, it feels good to be getting back into some semblance of routine here on Cookie Connection, seeing as the coronavirus has managed to upend order just about everywhere else . . .

But . . . a little disorder is surely the least of our worries. I sincerely hope that you and your family and friends are staying healthy and safe - which IS the top priority of the day! I also hope that you've found ways to celebrate Passover and Easter with your loved ones. Virtual Easter egg hunts? Zoom seders? Holiday happy hours on WhatsApp? Admiring Easter cookies here on Cookie Connection? While none of these things can likely replace the warmth of a big old bear hug from a dear friend or relative, they are all good ways to maintain a solid sense of connection in these uncertain times.

I fear I'm sounding a bit too much like a worried mother hen, and who needs two worried mothers? So . . . how about those Easter cookies on Cookie Connection?! (Note the subtle change of topic! ) There have been so many beautiful ones floating across the pages of this site this past week, and today's Saturday Spotlight certainly has its fair share of them. So . . . let's take a gander at this week's hot list*, shall we?!

Starting first with the top-trending cookie on the site over the last seven days . . .

#1: Bunny Cookie Scene by Evelindecora
#1 - Bunny Cookie Scene by Evelindecora

#2: Easter Eggs by heidijo [EDITOR'S NOTE: This cheerful set, first posted in March 2015 and now with over 23,000 views, is making its annual Easter resurgence!]#2 - Easter Eggs by heidijo

#3: It's Time for Sushi! by MANUELA CANTÙ [EDITOR'S NOTE: A great early entry in our ongoing food cookie challenge! Check out the challenge here! There's still plenty of time to enter, and the random winner gets the entire untouched contents of my CookieCon 2020 swag bag! How awesome is that?!]

#3 - It's Time for Sushi by MANUELA CANTÙ

#4:  Portrait in Gingerbread and Icing by Ewa Kiszowara MOJE PIERNIKI#4 - Portrait in Gingerbread and Icing by Ewa Kiszowara MOJE PIERNIKI

#5: Easter Bunny in Fondant by Tina at Sugar Wishes#5 - Easter Bunny in Fondant by Tina at Sugar Wishes

#6: Easter Basket by Vanilla & Me
#6 - Easter Basket by Vanilla & Me

#7: Calm Spring by Marbie [EDITOR'S NOTE: Correct me if I am wrong, but I think @Marbie is a first-time Saturday Spotlight honoree. Congrats, Marbie!]#7 - Calm Spring by Marbie

#8: Flower Baskets by Inger [EDITOR'S NOTE: Now, @Inger isn't just a first-time honoree, she's also a new site member. For that, let's give her an extra warm welcome and round of applause! Way to go, Inger!]
#8 - Flower Baskets by Inger

#9: Springerle Easter Bunny Cookies by Icingsugarkeks#9 - Springerle Easter Bunny Cookies by Icingsugarkeks

#10: The Book Fairy by iSugarfy (aka swissophie) [EDITOR'S NOTE: It looks like swissophie has done a bit of re-branding. You best write down her new username, because you won't want to miss any of her exceptional work!]#10 - The Book Fairy by iSugarfy (aka swissophie)

Splendid cookies, everyone! [Putting on my mother hen cap yet again . . .] Now, if you're like me and need more than a weekly review of Easter cookies to feel connected, calm, and normal, please consider attending next weekend's live chat (entitled "Cookiers Helping Cookiers in the Time of COVID-19") hosted by @SugarDotCookies. It's sure to be a good stress reliever! Details are in the poster below and also here. In the meantime, happy Easter to those who celebrate and a great rest of the weekend to all!

Chat Banner COVID AND COOKIES BORDER FINAL

* As a reminder, a word about how the rankings are determined: The rankings are not at all subjective. In fact, they are determined essentially by you, our members, and the activity (number of views, likes, and comments) you've bestowed on each photo. The site uses a top-secret algorithm that weighs these various factors to determine which photos are trending most quickly (i.e., are the "hottest") over specified periods of time. As such, the hot list at the time of this announcement may look a little different a few hours or a day from now as more photos are added to the site.

So that no one has an unfair advantage in making it onto a hot list, the algorithm is secret even to site administrators. Only our platform developers know the code, which has been exhaustively tested by those developers and Cookie Connection staff.

All photos shown here are the courtesy (and copyright) of the designers listed.

To check out our other hot lists, at any time of day, visit our Hot Spot, also found in the site's main navigation line.

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  • Top 10 Cookies Banner - April 11, 2020: Cookies and Photo by Vanilla & Me; Graphic Design by Julia M Usher
  • #1 - Bunny Cookie Scene: By Evelindecora
  • #2 - Easter Eggs: By heidijo
  • #3 - It's Time for Sushi!: By MANUELA CANTÙ
  • #4 - Portrait in Gingerbread and Icing: By Ewa Kiszowara MOJE PIERNIKI
  • #5 - Easter Bunny in Fondant: By Tina at Sugar Wishes
  • #6 - Easter Basket: By Vanilla & Me
  • #7 - Calm Spring: By Marbie
  • #8 - Flower Baskets: By Inger
  • #9 - Springerle Easter Bunny Cookies: By Icingsugarkeks
  • #10 - The Book Fairy: By iSugarfy (aka swissophie)
  • April 18 Chat Banner - "Cookiers Helping Cookiers in the Time of COVID-19": Royalty-free Stock Image from Shutterstock; Graphic Design by Julia M Usher

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Oh what a display of incredible cookie art!!! Congratulations to each and every spotlighted cookier..this honor is so well deserved. Your work is a joy to behold, and what fun to divert my attention to your beautiful art during this challenging time. Each of you brought a big smile to my face . Thank you!!

Please stay safe and well! Warm hugs to all.... ❤️❤️❤️

Congratulations to all of us. It’s always an honor to be recognized in this group where the talent has skyrocketed! Welcome newbies and an even bigger applause! 

Happy Easter and to all of those celebrating. 
Here in Greece it’s actually next week. The fines they have levied if you leave your home to celebrate with family will surely make everyone stay home to Stay Safe. 🐇

Thanks again Julia for your tireless efforts in running this home for cookiers. ❤️🐰

Julia M. Usher posted:

Congrats again, everyone! Have a great Easter tomorrow, if you celebrate, and a great day in general.

Thank you Julia!!! Happy Easter to you and to all Cookie Connection members 🌸

Julia M. Usher posted:

Congrats again, everyone! Have a great Easter tomorrow, if you celebrate, and a great day in general.

Thank you so much Julia! This is my first Spotlight and I'm honored to be awarded a third place!❤

Happy Easter to all of us, stay all safe and healthy!

Congratulations to everyone artists, who was featured!!!!
Oh, I am ashamed a little, given the other intricately designed masterpieces!...
At the same time, I would like to thank everyone hows gived my cookies likes!
Thanks Julia, Thanks all!! ❤️😘

Happy and healthy Easter to all !!!

MANUELA CANTÙ posted:
Julia M. Usher posted:

Congrats again, everyone! Have a great Easter tomorrow, if you celebrate, and a great day in general.

Thank you so much Julia! This is my first Spotlight and I'm honored to be awarded a third place!❤

Happy Easter to all of us, stay all safe and healthy!

Extra congrats! I could have sworn you were on it before, but I don't keep track so I apologize for overlooking this time as your first!

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