<p style="text-align: center;">My neighbors hosted a bridal shower for the son of one of their good friends.  They asked me to make the favors.  After a little bit of discussion, we decided my traditional shortbread cookies would be a better choice for a favor than a cupcake (though we did see some adorable ideas).  They opted for a square cookie with a "P" monogram for the couple's new last name.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p-cookies-collage-005.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-976" alt="monogram cookies" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p-cookies-collage-005.jpg" width="500" height="331" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I have not done a very detailed cookie like this in the past, but I found an extremely helpful<a href="http://www.sweetsugarbelle.com/2013/06/perfect-monogram-cookies/"> tutorial.</a>   I followed her directions almost exactly, and I think they came out pretty well.  The one minor thing that she fails to mention (which she probably assumed was obvious) is that you need to let the bottom layer dry completely before sketching on the letter.  The drying process can take 24 hours (sometimes even longer if it is very humid).  Should you try and trace the letter before the bottom layer is dry, you will crack the icing.  Once the letter has been filled in, you have to wait another 24 hours or so before packaging.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p-cookies-collage-044.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-977" alt="wedding shower favor" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/p-cookies-collage-044.jpg" width="392" height="500" /></a></p>