Found! Disney's Sugar Cookies

Yes, it's true.

One of these things

is not

like the other.

On the left:

Walt Disney World's Sugar Cookies, as served at the Swan and Dolphin Resort.

On the right:
My sugar cookies.

Yes, mine may not be as pretty, but notice there are only 3 cookies left on the plate :).

Proof that it's what's inside that counts.

Here's the awesome Disney World sugar cookie recipe I've been raving about.

Ingredients:
3 ½ Cups Sifted Flour
2 ½ Tsp. Baking Powder

½ Tsp. Salt
1 ½ Cubes Sweet Butter (6 Oz.)

2 Tsp. Vanilla

1 ½ Cups Granulated Sugar

2 Tbsp. Sour Cream

1 Lemon (Grated Rind Only)

2 Eggs

1 Tbsp. Milk

Method of Preparation:

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.

Cream butter, vanilla, sugar, sour cream, lemon peel and beat well.

Add eggs, one at a time, and then milk. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients.

Let the dough rest for a minimum of 3 hours in the refrigerator then roll down to desired thickness.

Cut into Christmas shapes.

Bake in a 340° oven for 8-10 minutes.

Wait until completely cool and decorate with icing.

Presentation: Place cookies on serving plate of your choice.

Santa in Fur

This is the kind of fur even PETA would love.

The star of Marley & Me visits the Human Society of Greater Miami for a 'meet 'n greet' - your first chance to see him in person before the movie opens .

Of course, you can always bring a little friend home with you for the holidays. Here are the Humane Society's available adoptees.

Pet Therapy

Have you ever been late to work because you just couldn't say goodbye to your pet in the morning? I was actually tempted to call in sick this morning when Murray presented me with this belly and that look. Irresistible.

I know I'm not the only one who gets immeasurable joy from pets. There's a reason many retirement homes bring dogs on therapy visits to their residents, and the company of cats is recommended to help reduce blood pressure. And let's not forget the fish in your doctor's aquarium that help you relax before your exam.

Would you like to have your pet featured here? Send your pet pic along with your story of how your pet makes you feel better to ejaffe@litemiami.com.