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I truly wish someone would give me some advice on this recipe and tell me what I'm doing wrong!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gwashington1961"},"reviewBody":"This Cinnamon Sugar Cookie Recipe is made using a special cutter, to form them to look like a 'kite'. It will yield 30 cookies. They are truly unique. I cannot conceive these made before the cutter come out within the last 10 years. Try this, I promise you will love the Pink Cinnamon when you finish the party trays.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jtterpst"},"reviewBody":"i too had high hopes for these cookies. It's not that thry're bad they're just bland, almost tasteless.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"HJRC"},"reviewBody":"I think I may add some cinnamon flavoring to add to the taste next time but overall a gorgeous addition to the tray. I also didn't add any frosting. 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