And now, we will relive junior high. I'm sorry.

If we *really* cared about children, we would make a law that 6th - 8th grades are mandatory homeschool years. Especially for awkward, frizzy-haired, pigeon-toed, braces-wearing, overly-sensitive girls.  Junior highs should only be open to football players, cheerleaders, and teenagers with perfect complexions.

I mean, wouldn't that just make life nicer?

Some of my least favorite childhood memories come from middle school.  Included in those memories are these notes.  The "do you like me" notes.  The notes that NEVER came back checked with a "yes."


As I remember, usually a friend passed these notes on your behalf.  "Do you like Bridget?"  And then, the friend would share with you...and 20 other girls...the giant X in the "no" box.

{Have I mentioned how much I love NOT being in junior high?}

So, now we fix things.  Now we check YES!  (And, maybe "as a friend" because that's OK, too!)
Take THAT, junior high!  (I may have some unresolved issues here.)

Y'all...these cookies could not be easier.  I know I say that all the time.  I am becoming the queen of the easy cookie...in my old age, I'm too lazy for complicated. ;)


These "do you like me" cut-out cookies are topped with fondant, which means no making royal icing, no piping, no flooding, no waiting for the icing to dry.  In other words, you could bake, decorate and GIVE these cookies all on the same day.

My favorite fondant is Satin Ice brand.  It can be found on Amazon or at Sur la Table.  You can also make homemade fondant, which is super yummy, but I'll be honest...I normally buy mine.

To make these "do you like me" (junior high nightmare) cookies, you'll need:

• rectangle cut-out cookies
• fondant
• cornstarch
• corn syrup
• pastry brush
• AmeriColor food coloring pens

Bake the cookies and let cool.

Meanwhile, roll out the fondant to 1/8" thickness on a surface heavily coated with cornstarch.  (Also, dust the rolling pin and cookie cutter with cornstarch.)  I like these guides for even rolling. Use the same cutter as used for the cookie to cut the fondant.

Brush the cooled cookie with corn syrup and place the cut fondant on top.  Smooth and lightly press to adhere.

Use food coloring pens to draw lines on the cookie to resemble notebook paper.  I used my rolling guides as a straight edge.
(And wouldn't plain notebook paper cookies be cute, too?)


Then, add the check boxes and words.

Give the cookies as is...and maybe attach a food coloring pen...

....or, just go ahead and check the "yes" box.  We're not in junior high anymore.
THANK GOODNESS.