Oh So Simple

Almond Cookies w/ Honey Glaze

 

Cookie Recipe

2 ~ C. ~ Finely Ground Almonds
1 1/2 ~ C. ~ Pastry Flour
1 ~ C. ~ Sugar
1 ~ C. ~ Butter (softened)
2 ~ L. ~ Eggs
1 1/2 ~ C. ~ Vanilla Extract

 

Honey Glaze

2 ~ T. ~ Honey
1 ~ t. ~ Water
1/2 ~ C. ~ Powdered Sugar

Mix It, Bake It, Glaze It, Eat It

Its as simple as that!
Let's get started!

Good Morning

Everything tastes better when its homemade!

Sweet Blueberry Muffins

with a

Crunchy Streusel Topping

Sweet Spot

Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies

1 ~ C. ~ Brown Sugar
1/2 ~ T. ~ White Sugar
1/2 ~ C. ~ Coconut oil
1 ~ T. ~ Butter (softened)
2 ~ L. ~ Eggs
1 ~ T. ~ Vanilla Extract
1 3/4 ~ C. ~ Pastry Flour
1/2 ~ t. ~ Salt
1 ~ t. ~ Baking Powder
1/4 ~ t. ~ Baking soda
1 1/2 ~ C. ~ Chocolate Chips
1 1/2 ~ C. ~ Coconut

 

 

Preheat oven to 375°F

Use a stand mixer to cream both sugars, oil & butter. Incorporate eggs & vanilla.

In a separate mixing bowl sift together flour, salt, baking powder & baking soda. Toss in the chocolate chips & coconut.
 

 

Now combine all ingredients. Don't over mix.

I used a tablespoon to measure out even scoops onto baking sheets.

Leave a couple inches between each scoop.

Yields 26-34 cookies.

Bake 5-8 minutes. I rotate my sheet pans after 4 minutes.

 After the cookies get a nice golden edge remove from oven.

Let sit for a few minutes before transferring to cooling racks.

 

 

I am so pleased with how these turned out. Soft, chewy & a little cakey.

Give the recipe a try and tell me if you love them as much as I do!!

 

Always!

Perfect Match

Peanut Butter Cupcakes w/ Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

They are like two peas in a pod & when paired together it is heavenly.

I am excited to share with you, so let's dive in!

Preheat your oven to 350°F

Line cupcake tins (12-15)

Peanut Butter Batter

1  C.   Pastry Flour (I used whole wheat)
1/4  C.   A.P. Flour
2  T.   Baking Powder
1/2  t.   Baking Soda
1/2  t.   Salt
1/3  C.   Canola Oil
1/3  C. + 1  T.   Peanut Butter (natural)
3/4  C.   Brown Sugar
2  Large   Eggs
1  t.   Vanilla Extract
1  C.   Buttermilk

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

1/2  C.  Heavy Whipping Cream

4  T.  Butter (softened)

8  oz.  Cream Cheese (softened)

1/4  t. Vanilla Extract

1/4  C.  Cocoa Powder



Let's Bake!

Two For One

So I had some extra lime frosting leftover from the

Cherry Limeade Cupcakes.

I'm thinking Raspberry Cupcakes would pair nicely with the lime frosting.

Check back to find out how it goes!!

Or feel free to leave your thoughts.

What should I do with the extra frosting?

 

Frosting vs. Icing

 

Frosting is thick & fluffy. 

It has a creamy butter taste.

Typically used to cover cakes and cupcakes.

 

 

 

 Icing is thin & runny.

It has a smooth sugary taste.

Typically used as a glaze for bundt cakes or cookies.

 

 

But let's be honest. Both are divine with any sweet treat!