Cookie Bouquet

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, mix the sugar cookie dough with the cherry extract and 1/2 to 1 cup flour to make a very firm cookie dough.
3. 3
   Roll out the dough to 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick.
4. 4
   It has to be very thick for the lollipop sticks to stay in once baked.
5. 5
   Cut out flower shapes and insert lollipop sticks.
6. 6
   You should get about 8 cookies, depending on the size of your cutter.
7. 7
   Bake according to package directions (they will probably need a little longer as they will be MUCH thicker).
8. 8
   Cool completely.
9. 9
   Decorate with icings.
10. 10
    Let the icing dry overnight.
11. 11
    Place the foam in a basket or large bowl.
12. 12
    Insert the cookies into the foam and decorate the top of the foam with Easter grass or tissue paper.