Taj Mahal of Cupcakes

Hello there,
So, I recently discovered that I had a marble cake mix at the back of my pantry. My sister Sophie is going crazy and will not stop bugging me until I bake cookies. I decided to make cupcakes though. Of pure marble. But... She still won't shut up even though she likes the cupcakes I made.

Although, this is not about my persistent sister, it is about my cupcakes. I really liked how they turned out.

I have never made marble cupcakes before, but it's basically the same as a marble cake. I found a new way to way to ice cupcakes.

I used the large round decorating tip and made a "curly-Q". It's a fast way of icing a cupcake.

Tip: Sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon on top for a dash of flavour.


Keep on reading,
Becca.

Christmas (in advanced)

Hellooooo,

So, I'm over at my grandparent's house for a sleep over. Every year me and my grandma make cookies for the whole family for Christmas. This year we want to go all out.

My sister Tessa lent Grandma her mix master. I have my own but we prefer to do baking over here. This machine makes everything easier so:
COOKIES!!!!!!!!

We think that we are gonna start baking in November. We will then freeze the cookies and other blissfully delicious items and take them out when it's Christmas (unless my family finds them). That way, we won't have to do insane amounts of baking when Christmas comes.

We have compiled a list of must have desserts.
They are:

Mint Squares
Candy Cane Cookies
Decorated Sugar Cookies
Skor Bars
Nut Squares (perhaps)

and anything else. If any of my family members have any suggestions, please leave a comment below.

I will most definetly post every recipe on this list, and then some.
So keep reading, and keep cooking!!

Becca.

Shortbread.

Hola,
So, I can't believe this, but I forgot to blog when I made a new cookie. I'm so sorry.

Sometime, I made a batch of shortbread cookies. I love shortbread. mine was a little to floury, but you can always try it. The ones I made taste a little more like sugar cookies, so, you should probably just buy shortbread instead. It's still fun to make. And remember, icing makes everything better.

Shortbread

You Will Need: 
1 cup Butter
3/4 cups Firmly packed Brown sugar
2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour


Directions:

Step #1: Cream Butter in large bowl.
Step #2: Add sugar and beat until blended.
Step #3: Gradually add flour and beat until blended.
Step #4: With hands, work any flour remaining at the bottom of the bowl into the dough.

*Note: Dough will be very crumbly.

Step #5: Form dough into two balls. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Step #6: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Do not butter cookie sheets.
Step #7: Take one ball out of the refrigerator and roll on a lightly floured surface. It helps if you flour the rolling pin.
Step #8:  Cut into desired shapes. Bake 15-20 minutes or until light golden. Cooking time will vary on how big your cookies are.
Step #9: Cool on racks. Repeat with remaining dough.


So, that's your inexpensive cooking lesson for the day.
I shall keep you posted,
Becca.

Help!!!

Hi,
I am in need of help. My sister Sophie's birthday was yestreday. It was fun. Anyways, I am gonna bake for her birthday, but I don't know what to bake!

I am trying to decide between my famous chocolate chip cookies ( which she loves!!! ) ,  or should I make brownies?

If you have a preference, please leave a comment below.

Becca.