Living Life To The Fullest
A yummy sweet cookie frosting. This frosting would also be super tasty on cakes or cupcakes.
Enjoy!
What you need:
1/3 cup softened unsalted butter
1/4 cup of milk
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon of almond extract
4 1/4 cups of powdered sugar
Steps:
In a medium size bowl mix all ingredients together. That’s it!
Happy frosting making!
Makes between 20 to 25 cookies (depending on desired size)
Bake at 350 for 8 to 10mins (oven time may vary)
What You Need:
1 cup of all-purpose flour
1 full stick of softened unsalted butter (8 tablespoons)
2 cups of rolled oats
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chocolate chips (I used dark, but you can use semisweet too)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Steps:
1. In a medium size bowl mix together oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour.
2. In a large bowl beat with an electric mixer the brown sugar, the stick of butter, and granulated sugar until combined. Beat in egg. Then beat in maple syrup and vanilla extract. Once it’s all combined begin beating in the flour mixture. (Can use hands when it begins getting thicker)
4. Once mixture is set add chocolate chips and mix well. (If you have kids this is fun for them to mix with their hands)
5. Place generous dollops of oatmeal batter onto parchment paper. Bake at 350 for 8 to 10 mins.
Note: when taking the cookies out of the oven beat the tray on the counter a few times to enhance a chewy soft texture. So yummy. It needs to be done RIGHT AWAY once pulled out.
ALSO, I personally bake one tray at a time on the high rack. This recipe made about 3 trays for me.
Enjoy!
This bread is easy to make and super tasty. A yummy quick breakfast treat, but hey, if you want to have this for lunch or dinner I won’t judge!
Is best served warmed up with unsalted butter! Enjoy!
(This is called ‘Breakfast Zucchini Bread’ because it’s best to make in the evening and allow to sit overnight.)
Makes one small 8 x 4 loaf
Bake at 350 for 50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
What You Need:
1 large zucchini or 2 small ones finely shredded
1 beaten egg
1 1/2 cups of flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon plus a sprinkle of nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup of sugar
1/4 cup of vegetable oil
Steps:
1. In one small bowl whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda.
2. In a separate medium/large size bowl mix the beaten egg, sugar, vegetable oil, and shredded zucchini with an electric mixer.
3. Begin adding the dry ingredients (the flour and spices) to the wet ingredients (the egg and oil) slowly till batter is consistent.
4. Generously butter up the loaf pan and pour batter into pan. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
5. When bread is complete, allow to cool completely. Cover and let it sit overnight.
And then, enjoy for breakfast!
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