I have never heard anyone say, “The really deep lessons of life have come through times of ease and comfort.” But I have heard strong saints say, “Every significant advance I have ever made in grasping the depths of God's love and growing deep with him, has come through suffering.” Samuel Rutherford said that when he was cast into the cellars of affliction, he remembered that the great King always kept his wine there. Charles Spurgeon said that those who dive in the sea of affliction bring up rare pearls.

John Piper

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Cookies, Holiday	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut patterns out of paper or cardboard. Line a baking sheet with foil
and lightly grease the foil. Lay a damp towel on counter; place
prepared pan on towel (to prevent slipping). Unwrap one portion of
dough. Using a very lightly floured rolling pin, roll out dough
directly on baking sheet to a 15x10-1/2" rectangle about 1/4" thick.
position patterns at least 1/2" apart on dough as shown. Cut around
patters with a sharp knife or pizza cutter; remove patterns. Remove
dough scraps; cover and save to re-roll if needed. Bake at 375  degrees
for 10-14 minutes or until cookie springs back when lightly  touched.
Remove from oven; immediately replace patterns on dough. Cut  around
the edges to trim off excess cookie. Cool 3-4 minutes or until  cookies
begin to firm up. Carefully remove to a wire rack; cool.  Repeat with
remaining dough and patterns.  Recipe by: TASTE OF HOME DEC/JAN 1996
Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 248 by N8ugz@aol.com on  Nov
12, 1997

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