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before you two ride off into some sunset together, arguing
over the chemical properties the entire way.
Tom allowed himself a brief, enjoyable moment to
consider his new and improved hopes for the future:
standing proudly beside Isaac as Isaac accepted a
humanitarian award, their comfortable condominium close
to campus, a dog or two to walk together in the evening.
Isaac made everything, including Tom s plans better.  Just
like sprinkles, he murmured dreamily.
 Stop. Derek held up his hand.  You re having some
kind of strange, Isaac Peterson fantasy. I can tell by the look
on your face.
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Tom leaned over and wrapped his arms around Derek.
 Thank you, he said, patting Derek on the back.  None of
this would have ever been possible without you and your
special brand of crazy.
Derek snuffled against Tom s neck.  You mean that?
 I do. Tom nodded.  I m sorry Jeanette already had a
girlfriend and toyed with your emotions. Horribly amused,
but still sorry. Would it make the situation any better if you
told yourself you did this all for me?
 Maybe. Derek leaned back and grabbed a star-shaped
sugar cookie from the box under the table.  I might get some
play when I tell the story. His face brightened.  And you
guys would owe me and let me move into your basement.
 You re never going to change, are you? Tom mentally
changed the condo to a townhome and took the cookie from
Derek s hand. He shoved the entire star into his own mouth
and pretended not to notice when Derek wet his finger and
used it to pick up sprinkles that had fallen to the top of the
table.  Haven t you had enough of those?
 Nope. Derek grinned.  But if you truly want to thank
me, you and Isaac could help solve a problem I ve run into
with my Communications class.
 What now? Tom asked. The cell phone in his pocket
vibrated against his leg, and he knew it was Isaac sending
him another text. Tom smiled, and patted the phone lovingly.
Both he and Isaac had no doubt they would have connected
again, but Derek had certainly made things easier for them.
He could help Derek out, just this once.
 Her name is Anita, and let me tell you& .
Better With Sprinkles Sugar Cookies
As handed down by my grandmother.
Actual origin of the recipe is lost to the ages.
1¼ cup white sugar
1 cup butter or butter-flavor shortening
2 eggs
¼ cup butter-light pancake syrup
1 Tbs. vanilla flavoring
3 cups all-purpose flour
¾ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. black walnut or lemon flavoring (as desired)
1. Combine shortening and sugar. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth
and blended.
2. Add vanilla, syrup, and eggs. Beat well. If desired, add the walnut or
lemon flavoring
3. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl and stir to mix well.
4. Add dry ingredients gradually to cream mixture, using hand mixer at
low speed.
5. Spoon batter all at once onto wax paper and shape into a rounded log.
Refrigerate and chill at least one hour.
6. Slice off a portion and roll out onto floured board, slightly thicker rather
than thinner, and cut into desired shapes. Place onto a cookie sheet lined
with parchment baking sheets.
7. Bake at 375 degrees for 5-9 minutes only. Do not overcook.
Let cool. Frost generously with your favorite cream cheese frosting.
Prepared brands work just as well as homemade. Divide frosting into
bowls and use food coloring for even more creative festivity. Add
sprinkles, colored sugar, etc. as desired and enjoy.
Note: If you think you d like to know the calorie count, don t. We re
talking cream cheese frosting here spare yourself the pain.
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About the Author
The joke in CHRISSY MUNDER s family is that she was born
with a book in her hand. Even now, you ll never find her
without a book or seven scattered about. Forced to become a
practicing realist in an effort to combat her tendency to
dream, her many years of travel and a diverse assortment of
careers have taken her across most of the United States and
shown her that there are two things you can never have
enough of: love and laughter.
Visit her web site at http://www.chrissymunder.com/ and
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