The cookie season is kind of relentless, isn't it? I mean, no sooner do Christmas and New Year's pass than we're dusting off our heart cutters and cranking the ovens and mixers in prep for Valentine's Day sets. And you all certainly took no breathers from the looks of this week's hot list.* It's pretty much dominated by hearts and other romantic themes with a few New Year's and Christmas stragglers sneaking in, reminding us not to get too far ahead of ourselves. 
Enjoy, and congrats to this week's honorees!
#1: Here Comes the Bride by Erica Wilson [EDITOR'S NOTE: Originally posted in 2015, this cookie has seen a sudden resurgence in interest! Way to go, Erica!]
#2: Peony in Japanese Style by Masumi [EDITOR'S NOTE: This set was Masumi's first Cookie Connection post, and it went straight to our Top 10 list for reasons that should be obvious! Welcome and special congrats to Masumi!]
#3: New Year Cookies by Le Monnier du Biscuit [EDITOR'S NOTE: A striking Practice Bakes Perfect Challenge #20 entry! Pssst - there's still time to enter. Until January 22, in fact! More details here!]
#4: Love Hearts by Teri Pringle Wood [EDITOR'S NOTE: The first of three featured sets this week by our very own Queen of Hearts! 
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#5: Valentine's Day Brush Embroidery Cookies by Evelindecora
#6: Snowflake by Piernikowe Serca [EDITOR'S NOTE: An especially novel needlepoint!]
#7: Tea Party by Teri Pringle Wood
#8: Bird and Floral Cookies by mintlemonade (cookie crumbs)
#9: Crochet a Decorated Heart by Teri Pringle Wood
#10: Botanical Hearts by emilybaking [EDITOR'S NOTE: Another oldie but goodie, this cookie was first posted about a year ago and got a second wind this week! I'm sure you can see why!]
Another huge round of applause for this week's featured artists! 
Enjoy the rest of the weekend, everyone!
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