I have had this recipe in my recipe file for ages. Why didn’t I make them earlier? They are delicious! Ingredients 220 g softened butter 1 ½ cups sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 ¾ cups flour 2 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt For rolling cookies 2…
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hot cross buns
It’s that time of year. But in my book, any time of year is fine for these babies. I make them all year round. I just dont put crosses on them if it’s not Easter because a) I’m too lazy, and b) …well actually a) pretty much covers it! I like my easter buns with…
beef and guinness stew
I know, I know. I should have had this up for St. Patricks Day a couple of weeks ago. So I’m a bit behind the times. But it doesn’t have to be St Paddys day to enjoy this dish. And besides, I didnt make it myself until St Paddys day… and it will make the…
chocolate chocolate chip cookies
Chocolate fix anyone? These will do the trick. 250g butter, room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. of table salt 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 cup cocoa powder 2 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups chocolate chips Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius. Cream butter, sugar,…
spiced carrot cake
Today I made this particular carrot cake for three very good reasons. I dont have any white sugar in the house. I have a tub of sour cream that needs to be used pronto. I haven’t made carrot cake for at least a week month year. This carrot cake is a lighter one. I don’t…
lemon cream cheese frosting
80 g softened cream cheese 40 g softened unsalted butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice 200 g icing sugar Place all ingredients in a mixer and beat until smooth. If you like a bit more tang, add a small amount of finely grated lemon rind.
orange cream cheese frosting
60 g cream cheese 20 g unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 2 teaspoons orange juice 1 cup sifted icing sugar Beat cream cheese, butter, orange rind and juice until light and fluffy – Much easier with electric mixer 🙂 Beat in icing sugar until smooth.
white chocolate cream cheese frosting
100 g white chocolate melts 60ml cream 200 g softened cream cheese 40 g icing sugar Melt chocolate and cream in small saucepan stirring constantly over low heat. Cool slightly. Add cream cheese and icing sugar. Beat well until smooth.
lemon muffins with crunchy sugar topping
Google These are delicious served warm or cold. 2 cups self-raising flour 3/4 cup sugar 75 g butter 1 cup milk 1 egg grated rind of 1 large or 2 small lemons 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup sugar Mix flour and sugar in bowl. Melt butter, add the milk, egg and lemon rind. Beat…
rolled oat chocolate chip slice
75 g self-raising flour 75 g plain flour 90 g rolled oats 70 g dessicated coconut 140 g brown sugar 130 g sultanas 95 g choc bits 125 g butter, melted and cooled 1 egg, lightly whisked Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius. Brush a 17 x 27cm tin with melted butter to grease and…
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