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I've never met anyone who didn't like donuts. Donuts come is a variety of flavors and shapes. From small to large, there is a donut for everyone. Since earlier this month was National Donut Day I decided to celebrate with making some donuts of my own.<br />
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If you don't feel like going to your local donut shop it's okay. These donuts are easy to make and only require two mixing bowls. With the Farmer's Market season in full swing this is a great time to use fresh and local fruits in your baking. These donuts will be perfect for the Father or graduate in your life or any day you want donuts for breakfast.<br />
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Yield - 6 donuts</div>
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1 cup all-purpose flour</div>
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1 teaspoon baking powder</div>
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda</div>
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg</div>
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon</div>
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1/3 cup granulated sugar</div>
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1/4 cup milk (I used 2%)</div>
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1 egg</div>
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)</div>
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1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract</div>
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1/2 cup halved fresh blueberries </div>
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Yield - glazes 6 donuts</div>
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1/4 cup milk (I used 2 %)</div>
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</div>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 6 count donut pan with non-stick baking spray.</div>
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<b>1. </b>In a medium sized bowl whisk all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar. Set aside. </div>
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<b>2. </b>In a separate medium sized bowl whisk milk, greek yogurt, egg, melted unsalted butter, and pure vanilla extract. Set aside.</div>
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<b>3</b>. Place halved blueberries into a bowl and sprinkle with flour. (The flour avoids sinking)</div>
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<b>8. </b>Bake donuts for 8-10 minutes or until edges are light brown. </div>
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<b>1. </b>Place milk, powdered sugar, and pure vanilla extract, in a small sauce pan on low heat.</div>
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Savor The Bakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12737614327131269476noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2453793057019901003.post-21017529814935838562016-05-24T00:00:00.000-07:002016-05-24T01:02:48.508-07:00Chocolate Chip Muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Summer is right around the corner and you'd rather spend your time outside than inside cooking breakfast. I am not really a breakfast person, but if my food is in the mini form I am more likely to eat it. Muffins are a great breakfast food no matter what your age. They are bite sized and are kid friendly. They also great for those days when you don't have a lot of time in the morning or during a commute to work. I don't know anyone who doesn't like chocolate chips so this flavor is a win for all.<br />
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With only a few ingredients and minimal time you will have muffins that are sure to be enjoyed by all. The best part about it is you can substitute your favorite fruit or nut for the chocolate chips for an option that is a little more healthy.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "droid serif"; font-size: 16px;">1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "droid serif"; font-size: 16px;">2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "droid serif"; font-size: 16px;">1/4 teaspoon baking soda</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "droid serif"; font-size: 16px;">3/4 cup light brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "droid serif"; font-size: 16px;">1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "droid serif"; font-size: 16px;">1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "droid serif"; font-size: 16px;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br />
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No baked item says the holiday season to me like an apple pie. I remember my Grandma baking pies from scratch and pinching the crusts with her hands. Making pie crust is an art, but for those times when you are in a time crunch<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 11px;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pillsbury™</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span>Pie Crusts come in handy. The work is already done for you. All you have to do is prepare the filling.<br />
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These mini apple pies are a treat at any gathering. They are great for large crowds or with a bowl of ice cream. Best of all they are easy to make and only one bowl gets messy in the process.<br />
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10 medium sized granny smith apples<br />
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1/2 tsp nutmeg<br />
1 tbsp sugar<br />
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1. Peel green apples and chop up into bite sized pieces. Place apple pieces in a large bowl.<br />
2. Pour cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and brown sugar on top of apples and coat them in spices.<br />
3. Cover apples for an hour and place in refrigerator to drain any excess fluids.<br />
4. Cut out apple pie pieces with a medium circle cutter.<br />
5. Cut strips in 2 inch pieces.<br />
6. Place crust in muffin pan. Fill crusts with apple filling.<br />
7. Place crust strips on top of mini pies.<br />
8. Bake mini apple pies for 10-15 minutes until crust is browned.<br />
9. Allow mini pies to cool for 10 minutes before removing them from muffin pans.<br />
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This is the month for all things pumpkin spice. It's popping up in all kinds of recipes in the month of the pumpkin. My favorite thing about pumpkin spice are the cinnamon and nutmeg flavors. Those flavors and smells always make me think of Fall. I use these spices year round in various ways. Why not put pumpkin spice flavor into donuts? These donuts are easy to make and are healthier than fried donuts, sin<span style="font-family: inherit;">ce they are baked.</span><br />
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The batter for these donuts can be mixed in a bowl, but for assurance that everything was mixed well I used my KitchenAid Stand Mixer. It also makes for an easier cleanup to me.<br />
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<b>Pumpkin Spice Donuts</b><br />
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Yield: 12 donuts<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">1/2 cup vegetable oil</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="background-color: white;">3 large eggs</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="background-color: white;">1 1/2 cups granulated sugar</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="background-color: white;">1 1/2 cups pumpkin purée (canned pumpkin)</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="background-color: white;">1 teaspoon ground cinnamon </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"> 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">1/2 teaspoon ground ginger</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="background-color: white;">1 1/2 teaspoons salt</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="background-color: white;">1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">1 3/4 cups all purpose flour + 2 Tablespoons</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray donut pan with baking spray and set </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">aside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Using a stand mixer and paddle attachment mix vegetable oil and one egg at a time until combined.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Add pumpkin puree one cup at a time until combined and smooth. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">4. Add ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">6. Using a cookie scoop fill donut cavities until 3/4 full.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I hope you make and enjoy these donuts. They would taste great with some pumpkin flavored ice cream for an extra pumpkin kick. What do you love most about Fall?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Recipe adapted from <a href="http://www.kingarthurflour.com/blog/2014/10/15/pumpkin-doughnuts-baked-to-perfection/" target="_blank">King Author Flour</a></span><br />
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October is the month for Caramel Apple Spices, pumpkins, and cozy accessories. The leaves are turning colors and the air is getting cooler. It is also the month for Halloween. These Halloween Funfetti Cupcakes will be perfect to take to a Church event or a Halloween Party. They are festive with the sprinkles and orange icing and are a great way to add a Halloween theme to these cupcakes.<br />
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The neutral vanilla flavor of these cupcakes will be sure to make them a crowd pleaser. To add even more visual interest to the frosting after piping it on you can add additional sprinkles to the top. Another additional touch could be to add an filling to the inside.<br />
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Imperial Sugar sent me plenty of granulated sugar, brown sugar, and powdered sugar last month to keep me baking for a long time. I appreciate it and I used their baking supplies in this recipe.<br />
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<b>Halloween Funfetti Cupcakes</b><br />
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Yield: 12 cupcakes<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px;">1/2 cup butter (room temperature)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px;">3 eggs (room temperature)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px;">2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px;">2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px;">1 3/4 cups granulated sugar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px;">1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px;">1 1/4 cup milk ( I used 2%)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px;">1/2 cup sprinkles - black and orange combined</span><br />
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1/2 cup butter (room temperature)</div>
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</div>
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<b style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1. </b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Allow butter and 3 eggs to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.</span></div>
<b style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">2. </b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">In a medium sized bowl mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.</span><br />
<b style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">3.</b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"> Using a stand mixer and paddle attachment beat butter on medium speed until creamy. Add granulated sugar.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>4. </b>Add pure vanilla extract and eggs one at a time. Beat for 1 minute on low speed after the addition of each egg.</span><br />
<b style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">5. </b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Alternate adding the all-purpose flour mixture and milk.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b>6.</b> Gently fold sprinkles into the batter.</span><br />
<b style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">7. </b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick is inserted in center and comes out clean.</span><br />
<b style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">8.</b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"> Let cupcakes cool in muffin cups for 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from muffins cups and place on cooling rack until cooled completely.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">These cupcakes are full of sprinkles on the inside, which adds a nice texture them. What are your plans for the Halloween? I will be at a Church event where the kids will dress up in their favorite costumes. </span></div>
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I hope you have all had a great Summer and are transitioning into the Fall season well. It's been over a month since my last post. Life has been a little hectic, but I'm back. I am happy for the Fall season to be here as I had a rough Summer with allergies. These cookies are perfect for the Fall season. I have been meaning to post these cookies for about two weeks and I finally got some time to write about them this afternoon.<br />
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These Butter Pecan Cookies are for the pecan lover. They will be great with a scoop of Butter Pecan ice cream on the side. The 1 cup of butter called for in the recipe makes these cookies extremely soft and chewy. It also gives them a rich flavor. I took these cookies to an event and everyone loved them.<br />
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<b>Butter Pecan Cookies.</b><br />
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Yield: 18 + cookies<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">1. In in medium sixed bowl mix all-purpose flour, corn starch, baking soda, and salt until combined. Set aside.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><span style="background-color: white;">2. </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment beat unsalted butter for 1 minute of medium speed until creamy. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar on medium speed until smooth. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;">4. Add all-purpose flour, corn starch, and baking soda to butter mixture. Mix on low speed after each addition.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">5. Add chopped cinnamon sugar pecans and gently fold in.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">6. Refrigerate cookie dough for at least 1 hour.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">9. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Let cookie cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Remove cookies from cookie sheet and place on cooling rack until cooled completely.</span></div>
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I'm soaking up the last of the sun here near Seattle before the rain season starts. What are your Fall plans and how do you welcome the beautiful leaves and cool weather?<br />
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Let cookie sheet cool completely in between batches.<br />
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These cookies can be stored at room temperature in an air tight container for up to two weeks.<br />
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This recipe was adapted from<a href="http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2014/12/03/butter-pecan-cookies/" target="_blank"> Sally's Baking Addiction</a><br />
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<b style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(50, 51, 51); color: #59dad4; font-family: 'Snell Roundhand'; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Chineka</span></b>Savor The Bakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12737614327131269476noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2453793057019901003.post-47230226388696036022015-07-31T00:00:00.000-07:002015-07-31T00:00:02.208-07:00Funfetti Sugar Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These funfetti sugar cookies are easy to make and are bright and colorful. Sugar cookies are my favorite cookies, and have always been. They are simple, but complex and if baked from scratch the butter rises to the occasion and gives a rich boost in flavor to this often over looked cookie. Chocolate chip cookies shine all on their own, but sugar cookies are the cookie that you can pair with many things.<br />
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Sugar cookies are great for many palettes and different flavors can even be added to them like cinnamon and ginger. The possibilities are endless.<br />
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<b>Funfetti Sugar Cookies</b><br />
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Yield:18<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22px;">1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">3/4 cup granulated sugar</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">1 large egg</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract </span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">2 teaspoons corn starch</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">3/4 teaspoon baking soda</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">1/2 cup sprinkles</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">1. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment beat unsalted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and pure vanilla extract on medium speed until smooth. This should take about 5 minutes to be smooth.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">3. Gently fold in sprinkles.</span></span></span></div>
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If you have a big event to attend soon you will not go wrong with these cookies. They are soft and exploding in flavor.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Savor The Baking,</span><br />
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This smoothie is a great way to start the day with low calories as well as being delicious. I have never been a regular milk drinker, but I love the Silk Milk line. They come in all different flavors, such as almond and coconut. One of my favorites is the Dark Chocolate Silk Milk. It gives a dessert feel to any breakfast smoothie without all of the guilt.<br />
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Here in Washington there are Rainier cherries which are local to the region. To me they have a little bit of a sweeter taste than traditional cherries and are pretty to look at. I have opted to use a Rainier cherry blend in my smoothie, but using traditional cherries is okay also.<br />
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Yield - 2 8oz glasses<br />
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1 cup of Dark Chocolate Silk Milk<br />
1/4 teaspoon pure honey<br />
1/2 cup red cherries<br />
1/2 cup rainier cherries<br />
1/4 cup frozen blueberries<br />
1/2 cup plain yogurt<br />
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I have been drinking this smoothie almost daily this Summer and miss it when I don't get to blend it up in the mornings. The cherries blend so well with the Dark Chocolate flavor and give you a nice energy boost. What is your favorite flavor of Silk Milk?<br />
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<b style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(50, 51, 51); color: #59dad4; font-family: 'Snell Roundhand'; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Chineka</span></b>Savor The Bakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12737614327131269476noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2453793057019901003.post-60962934047118157562015-07-03T00:00:00.000-07:002015-07-03T00:00:08.947-07:00Double Chocolate Muffins with Andes Mints<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is nothing like a good and rich chocolate muffin to start your morning. These muffins just happen to have everyone's favorite dinner mint included, Andes Mints. If you are a chocolate lover these mints are for you. Be sure to grab one on the way out the door in the morning.<br />
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Muffins are a quick and easy way to get breakfast in when you are having a hectic morning. The chocolate in these muffins will give you just the boost you need to start your day.<br />
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<b>Double Chocolate Muffins with Andes Mints</b><br />
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Yield: 16 cupcakes<br />
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
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2 cups all purpose flour<br />
1 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder<br />
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder<br />
1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk<br />
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar<br />
1/2 cup vegetable oil<br />
1 1/2 cups sour cream<br />
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract<br />
1 cup Andes mints crushed<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 12 count muffin pan with cupcake liners.<br />
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1. In a medium sized bowl mix all purpose flour, unsweetened natural cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined. Set aside.<br />
2. Using a stand mixer and whisk attachment beat eggs and egg yolk on medium speed. Slowly pour in granulated sugar until combined.<br />
3. Switch whisk attachment to paddle attachment.<br />
4. On medium speed add the vegetable oil, sour cream, and pure vanilla extract until combined.<br />
5. Slowly ass flour mixture to muffin batter until combined.<br />
6. Gently fold Andes mints into the batter.<br />
7. Bake muffins for 10-15 minutes or until toothpick is inserted in center and comes out clean.<br />
8. Let muffins cool in muffin cups for 5 minutes. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Remove muffins from muffins cups and place on cooling rack until cooled completely.</span><br />
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When I was a child I used to love the Flinstone orange push up pops from the ice cream truck. The song from the ice cream truck coming from the road brought about a feeling of joy. This orange creamsicle milkshake tastes exactly like the orange push up pops that I remember as a child.<br />
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This milkshake is creamy and full of orange flavor, without being too over powering. It's a nice pick me up in the middle of the day when you need some energy, but don't want to drink a soda.<br />
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Children will surely love this milkshake as a sweet treat just as much as adults will.<br />
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<b>Orange Creamsicle Milkshake</b><br />
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Yield - 2 8 oz glasses<br />
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
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2 cups Dreyers orange sherbet ice cream<br />
1/2 cup milk (I use 2%)<br />
1/4 tsp pure orange extract (for an extra orange kick)<br />
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This is the perfect milkshake to enjoy on a nice Spring or Summer day. It's light and refreshing. I hope you all are having a great Memorial day and remember those who sacrificed their life for your freedom. What was your favorite treat on the ice cream truck as a child?<br />
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It's a cookie and it's also a brownie. It's a brookie! What a fun name for a creative dessert. With brookies you get the best of both worlds and they taste delicious. They are great warm and with a bowl of ice cream or simply when you have a sweet tooth.<br />
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I have to say that these are the biggest cookies that I have ever made. The dough for both the cookie and the brownie is just thick enough to compliment one another. These cookies freeze well just in case you ever have to bring a sweet treat to an event last minute.<br />
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<b>Reeses Brookies</b><br />
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Yield:24-30 cookies<br />
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<b>Ingredients</b><br />
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<b>For the brownie cookie batter:</b><br />
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)<br />
2/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar<br />
2/3 cup granulated sugar<br />
1 egg<br />
1egg yolk<br />
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />
1 1/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour<br />
1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
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<b>For the reese's chip cookie batter:</b><br />
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)<br />
2/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar<br />
2/3 cup granulated sugar<br />
1 egg<br />
1egg yolk<br />
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1 cup Reese's Peanut Butter Chips<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">2. </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">In a medium sized bowl mix all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.</span><br />
<b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">3.</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"> Using a stand mixer and paddle attachment beat butter on medium speed until creamy. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar.</span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">4. </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Add egg and egg yolk one at a time. Beat for 1 minute on low speed after the addition of each. Add pure vanilla extract.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>5. </b>Add all-purpose flour mixture and mix until </span><span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">combined.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>6. </b>Refrigerate batter for at least 30 minutes.</span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">2. </b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">In a medium sized bowl mix all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and reese's peanut butter chips. Set aside.</span></span></span><br />
<b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">3.</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"> Using a stand mixer and paddle attachment beat butter on medium speed until creamy. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar.</span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">4. </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Add egg and egg yolk one at a time. Beat for 1 minute on low speed after the addition of each. Add pure vanilla extract.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>5. </b>Add all-purpose flour mixture and mix until </span><span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">combined.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>6. </b>Refrigerate batter for at least 30 minutes.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>1. </b>Scoop 12 brownie cookie batter balls and 12 reese's chip cookie batter balls onto a large plate using a small to medium cookie scoop.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>2. </b>Press together 1 brownie cookie batter ball and 1 reese's chip cookie batter ball. Shape into the a circle with smooth edges and flatten out a little. The cookie shape should be thick and not flat.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>4.</b> Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Remove cookies from baking sheet and place on cooling rack until cooled completely. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">These brookies are really fun to make. I enjoyed assembling them. That was the funnest part to me, besides actually making the two batters. I hope you all are having a great week and enjoying some nice Spring weather. Hurry up Summer!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">2/3 cup equals 10 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Leftover batter can be frozen in a freezer safe container for later use.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Extra baked brookies can also be frozen in a freezer zip-loc bag.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Recipe adapted from <a href="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/brookies/#_a5y_p=2483802" target="_blank">Mel's Kitchen Cafe</a></span></span><br />
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I tried a new frappuccino a couple of weeks ago on a whim and I loved it so much that I recreated it at home. Best of all it is really easy to make and saves you some money, which can never be a bad thing. By making this frappuccino at home you can have it whenever you want for a fraction of the cost.<br />
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I have always loved the caramel frappuccino, but it has started to give me migraines due to the coffee in it. The caramel apple spice and salted caramel hot chocolate are my favorites from Starbuck's during the winter months. Do you see a trend in a specific ingredient here?<br />
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The double chocolate chip frappuccino is for the chocolate lovers and best of all it doesn't include coffee. One sip and I was in love. Coffee gives me migraines, especially since I am a tea lover versus being a coffee lover.<br />
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<b>Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino</b><br />
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Yield: 2 - 8oz glasses<br />
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1 cup of milk<br />
2 tablespoons granulated sugar<br />
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips<br />
3 tablespoons Hershey's chocolate syrup<br />
2 cups of ice<br />
1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />
whipped cream<br />
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<b>3.</b> Blend all ingredients until combined and smooth.</div>
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<b>4. </b>Top frappuccino with whipped cream.</div>
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I hope you try this frappuccino on days where you need a pick me up, but don't want coffee to be included. Also the ingredients are much cheaper to buy and make the frappucino yourself than paying for it at Starbucks. Saving money is always a bonus in my book.</div>
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Spring is here and for me that means all thing lemon. I took these cupcakes over a friends house for Easter dinner and they loved them. As you all know I love anything with lemon in it and these cupcakes were no exception.<br />
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Excuse my absence from the blog for the past few weeks. A lot has been going on and I have not been able to dedicate as much time to the blog that I like. I still love every bit about blogging as well as commenting on other blogs and seeing food photography.<br />
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<b>Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Frosting</b><br />
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Yield: 12 cupcakes<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1/2 cup butter (room temperature)</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">3 eggs (room temperature)</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1 3/4 cups granulated sugar</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">1/2 to 1 teaspoon of lemon extract (depending on how strong you want the lemon flavor)</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1 1/4 cup milk ( I used 2%)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Yield - Frosts 12 cupcakes</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">3 cups powdered sugar</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1/2 teaspoon lemon extract</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">2 squirts Americolor lemon yellow gel food coloring</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>Instructions: </b></span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"></span><span style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12 count muffin pan with cupcake liners.</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"></span><span style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>For the lemon cupcakes:</b></span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"></span><b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1. </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Allow butter and 3 eggs to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">2. </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">In a medium sized bowl mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">3.</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"> Using a stand mixer and paddle attachment beat butter on medium speed until creamy. Add granulated sugar.</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>4. </b>Add pure vanilla extract, lemon extract, and eggs one at a time. Beat for 1 minute on low speed after the addition of each egg.</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">5. </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Alternate adding the all-purpose flour mixture and milk.</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">6. </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick is inserted in center and comes out clean.</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">7.</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"> Let cupcakes cool in muffin cups for 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from muffins cups and place on cooling rack until cooled completely.</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>For the lemon frosting:</b></span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b><br /></b></span><div>
<span style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>1. </b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">In stand mixer using paddle attachment beat butter on low to medium speed until smooth.</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>2.</b> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time and beat until blended.</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I love the Tropicana Farmstand fruit and vegetable juices so I thought I'd make a healthy smoothie using it. Eight ounces of this juice provides one serving of fruit and one serving of vegetables for your day. You all know how much I love smoothies and this one is packed with ingredients that provide great health benefits.<br />
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Peaches, carrots, and blueberries are a few of the healthy ingredients found in this smoothie. You will be sure to enjoy it to start your morning or as a refresher after a workout.<br />
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Yield: 2 - 8oz glasses<br />
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1 cup Tropicana Farmstand - Peach Mango<br />
1 cup orange juice<br />
1/2 cup blueberries<br />
1/2 cup frozen strawberries<br />
1 small orange or tangerine<br />
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt<br />
1 teaspoon honey<br />
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It's the first day of Spring and that is definitely something to be excited about. The only thing I don't like about the season is my allergies acting up. I hope you all have a great weekend. What's in your plans?</div>
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I thought I would write a post a little different today and let my readers know what's in my camera bag. Last week I received my <a href="http://store.kellymoorebag.com/products/esther" target="_blank">Kelly Moore</a> camera bag, Esther, in the mail and I am in love. Not only does this camera bag look like a purse, but it carries so much and also doubles as a laptop bag.<br />
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I love reading other photographers blogs and looking at what they carry in their camera bags. It's interesting to see how different everyone is with the equipment they use. The equipment that I use the most is my 50mm camera lens. That's my baby.<br />
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This is most of what I carry in my camera bag most of the time. Some days it is a little more and some days it is a little less. This bag can hold 2 lenses and a DSLR camera with lens attached.<br />
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<b>Camera Bag Contents</b><br />
Canon Rebel T2i with 50mm lens attached (not pictured)<br />
18-55 mm lens<br />
55-200 mm zoom lens<br />
Macro lens filters (from vivitar)<br />
SD card holder<br />
Lens Pen<br />
Battery Charger<br />
Eyeglasses<br />
MacBook Air 13 inch<br />
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I love the hardware on this camera bag that is engraved with the Kelly Moore symbol. I am enjoying this camera bag so much and I'm glad I took the plunge and made the purchase. It's definitely worth it!<br />
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I have never been a fan of peanut butter, but every once in a while I will grab for a classic Reese's cup. The mini ones have just the right amount of peanut butter for me and it doesn't hurt that a milk chocolate shell is on the outside.<br />
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Blondies are a favorite of mine and paired with mini Reeses cups makes them extra delicious. Make a lot or a few. Either way you will enjoy these. <br />
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Melted butter is the secret to the buttery and silky flavor of these particular blondies. It helps everything blend together well, while still keeping the blondies moist.<br />
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These would be great crouched up in a bowl of your favorite ice cream. For the Reese's lover pair them with Reese's ice cream for maximum flavor payoff.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Yield- 9-12 blondies (depending on size cut)</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Ingredients: </span></b><br />
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The weekend is finally here and it has been a beautiful week here in Washington state. It makes me count down the days until Spring when I can revisit the Farmers Markets and explore.<br />
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Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Refrigerate any leftovers.<br />
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Recipe adapted from <a href="http://lecremedelacrumb.com/2014/12/applebees-maple-nut-blondie-with-cream-sauce.html" target="_blank">Creme de la Crumb </a><br />
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I was in the baking aisle of a local grocery store last week and just happened to pass the baking chocolate. That's always a good thing. I decided to make something using one of the baking bars this weekend and came up with this.<br />
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These strawberry white chocolate squares are a white chocolate covered strawberries in cake form. They are fairly simple to make and don't take a lot of time. The addition of using fresh strawberries versus frozen strawberries makes all the difference in this type of dessert.<br />
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I love the way the melted white chocolate looks artistic on top of the squares and it gives the dessert just the right amount of sweetness, without being overwhelming.<br />
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<b>Strawberry White Chocolate Squares</b><br />
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Yield: 12 squares<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1/2 cup butter (room temperature)</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">3 eggs (room temperature)</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1 3/4 cups granulated sugar</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1 1/4 cup milk ( I used 2%)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1/2 cup fresh diced </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">strawberries</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1/4 cup bakers white chocolate bar (melted)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with non stick baking spray.</span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1. </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Allow butter and 3 eggs to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">2. </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">In a medium sized bowl mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">3.</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"> Using a stand mixer and paddle attachment beat butter on medium speed until creamy. Add granulated sugar.</span><br style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>4. </b>Add pure vanilla extract and eggs one at a time. Beat for 1 minute on low speed after the addition of each egg.</span><div>
<b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px; text-align: center;">5. </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px; text-align: center;">Alternate adding the all-purpose flour mixture and milk.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>6.</b> Gently fold in diced strawberries. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>7. </b></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick is inserted in center and comes out clean.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>8.</b> Let squares cool in pan completely.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>9.</b> Place 1/4 of bakers white chocolate bar in microwave safe bowl.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>10.</b> Microwave in 30 second increments and stir afterwards until melted.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>11. </b>Pour melted white chocolate over the squares and wait until chocolate cools. </span></span></span></div>
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How was everyone's weekend? It was nothing but sunshine here, so I went to a pretty neat indoor and outdoor shopping mall right next to Seattle and found an old fashioned camera shop. You should have seen my eyes light up when I walked in the door. We all know how rare camera shops are these days.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">If you try this recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment below, or take a photo and tag it on Instagram or Twitter with #savorthebaking!</span><br />
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Savor The Bakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12737614327131269476noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2453793057019901003.post-90093074683632273012015-02-25T00:00:00.000-08:002015-02-25T20:02:24.148-08:00Vanilla Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting<br />
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I recently just started eating raspberries and incorporating them into my smoothies. They have grown on me and now it seems that I can't get enough of them. I like how they are sweet with a little tang to them that is just right. My favorite berry of all time is the strawberry. <br />
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I took these cupcakes to an event that I attended yesterday and they were a hit. The fresh raspberries in the frosting makes all the difference and these cupcakes are not too heavy in flavor. That was a plus, since the theme of the event was Rise and Shine. In my world cupcakes fit the theme perfectly for those who wanted something sweet.<br />
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Since this cupcake has a basic vanilla flavor it can easily be paired with any frosting and will always taste great.<br />
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<b>Vanilla Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting</b><br />
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Yield - 12 cupcakes<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1/2 cup butter (room temperature)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">3 eggs (room temperature)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1 3/4 cups granulated sugar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1 1/4 cup milk ( I used 2%)</span><br />
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Yield - Frosts 12 cupcakes<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">3 cups powdered sugar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1 cup fresh raspberries</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12 count muffin pan with cupcake liners.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1. </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Allow butter and 3 eggs to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">3.</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"> Using a stand mixer and paddle attachment beat butter on medium speed until creamy. Add granulated sugar.</span><br />
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I thought this would be a fun post to create, since the Red Velvet Oreos hit the shelves earlier this month. I wasn't able to get my hands on them until recently, since my local stores were sold out. What do you think of them? I think they taste pretty good and the cream cheese flavored filling is my favorite part.<br />
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Viewers seem to like my milkshake posts a lot and I thought this would be a nice addition to the blog. The results of the milkshake are a rich red velvet flavor with a mix of cream cheese and french vanilla.<br />
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The crumbled Oreo on top seals the deal for a lovely treat. This would be great to drink on a lady weekend, while watching your favorite movies or lounging around. What could be better than red velvet?<br />
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<b>Red Velvet Oreo Milkshake</b><br />
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Yield: 1 8oz glass<br />
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
<b><br /></b>3 red velvet oreos<br />
1/2 cup milk (I used 2%)<br />
2 cups french vanilla ice cream<br />
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">2. </b><span style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Place 2 Oreo cookies into the blender.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">4.</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"> Pour milkshake into cup. Covering with whipped topping is optional.</span><br />
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This triple berry parfait is great for those mornings when you want a quick and filling breakfast. It's a great way to use up fruits in the home. It only takes a few ingredients to make this breakfast and it can be customized to your liking. On the mornings that I don't drink a smoothie I usually make this.<br />
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Additional toppings that can be added are pecans, oatmeal, honey or some sweet syrup.<br />
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<b>Triple Berry Parfait</b><br />
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Yield: 2 servings<br />
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1 cup yogurt<br />
1/3 cup fresh raspberries<br />
1/3 cup fresh blueberries<br />
1/3 cup fresh strawberries<br />
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1. Place some yogurt into the bottom of a cup. Top with berries and other toppings of your choice.<br />
2. Continue layering ingredients until cup is at least half way full.<br />
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What are some of your go to breakfasts? I hope that you all are having a great week.<br />
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Savor The Bakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12737614327131269476noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2453793057019901003.post-81051301657923440432015-02-09T00:00:00.000-08:002015-02-09T00:00:17.568-08:00Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These strawberry cheesecake muffins are a dessert and breakfast all in one. Nothing is better than that, since you get the best of both worlds. Cheesecake is in the middle of these muffins so that is a nice touch when you take a bite out of the muffin.<br />
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Excuse the absence of me from the blog and commenting on other blogs during the past week. I have been preparing to go back to school to get my Masters in English to be able to teach at the community college level. This next year will be a busy one with school, but I know it will be worth it in the end.<br />
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Yield: 12 muffins<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px;">2 cups all purpose flour</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px;">1/2 cup granulated sugar</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px;">2 tsp baking powder</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px;">1/2 tsp salt</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px;">1 egg</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px;">1/4 cup vegetable oil</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px;">1 cup whole milk</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px;">1 tsp vanilla extract</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px;">2 cups strawberries cut into small pieces</span><br /><b><br />For the cheesecake filling:</b><div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px;">4 ounces cream cheese</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px;">1/3 cup granulated sugar</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px;">2 tbsp beaten egg </span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px;">1 tsp vanilla extract</span><br /><span style="font-family: Roboto Slab, serif;"><span style="line-height: 26px;"><br /></span></span><b><br /></b>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin pan with cupcake holders.<br />
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1. In a medium sized bowl whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until combined. Set aside.<br />
2. Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment on low speed mix egg, vegetable oil, whole milk, and vanilla extract until combined.<br />
3. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture and stir until combined. Be careful not to over stir.<br />
4. Gently fold in strawberry pieces into the batter.<br />
5. Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment beat cream cheese on low speed. Add granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until combined. Set aside.<br />
6. Scoop muffin mixture into bottom of muffin cup using a cookie scoop. Top with a scoop of cheesecake mixture.<br />
7. Top cheesecake mixture with another scoop of the muffin mixture.<br />
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted in center and comes out clean.<br />
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Another lemon blueberry recipe is on the blog today in the form of bread. I just can't get enough of this flavor combination.<br />
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This lemon blueberry bread is moist and full of blueberries and lemon flavor. It tastes more like a cake, but is classified in the quick bread section. This is a great way to start your mornings with a delicious breakfast and a cup of tea or coffee.<br />
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You can see the fresh blueberries peaking through the top. These blueberries were so juicy.<br />
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<b>Lemon Blueberry Bread</b><br />
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Yield - One loaf of bread<br />
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1 cup fresh blueberries<br />
2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
2 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 cup vegetable oil<br />
2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 cup granulated sugar<br />
1 cup sour cream<br />
zest and juice of 1 lemon<br />
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 9 inch loaf pan with non-stick baking spray.<br />
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<b>1. </b>In a small sized bowl toss blueberries in all-purpose flour.<br />
<b>2. </b>In a medium sized bowl whisk all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until combined. Set aside.<br />
<b>3.</b> In another medium sized bowl whisk vegetable oil, pure vanilla extract, eggs, granulated sugar and sour cream until combined. Set aside.<br />
<b>4. </b>Mix in zest and juice of one lemon.<br />
<b>5. </b>Gently fold in blueberries. Reserve some blueberries to place on top.<br />
<b>6.</b> Pour mixture into loaf pan and even top out with a spatula.<br />
<b>7.</b> Bake at 325 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until toothpick is inserted in center and comes out clean.<br />
<b>8.</b> Allow bread to cool in loaf pan completely.<br />
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I hope you all are having a great week so far. Hopefully this bread will make it go a lot faster!<br />
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Recipe from <a href="http://www.livewellbakeoften.com/2014/07/31/blueberry-lemon-bread-with-lemon-glaze/" target="_blank">Live Well Bake Often</a><br />
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This cake batter milkshake is creamy and thick. It is great for days when you want a piece of cake,but don't feel like baking one. This milkshake is perfect for when you have left over cake batter from baking. I had left over cake batter from my <a href="http://www.savorthebaking.com/2015/01/new-years-funfetti-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">funfetti cupcakes</a> so that's what I used.<br />
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Only a few simple ingredients are needed for this sweet milkshake. Toss some extra sprinkles in the blender for a birthday cake feel and to make the milkshake more colorful.<br />
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It's great for when you want a dessert that is not too rich, but just right.<br />
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<b>Cake Batter Milkshake</b><br />
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Yield: One 8 oz milkshake<br />
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1 cup milk (I used 2%)<br />
1/4 cup cake batter (This is perfect for when you have extra)<br />
1 tablespoon honey<br />
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />
1/4 cup sprinkles<br />
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Nutella is such a versatile spread. I thought I would put it to good use and make some frosting that is undeniably tasty. Chocolate chip cupcakes seemed like a good fit for this particular frosting and I was right. Straight out of the oven, just think of this combination being like a warm chocolate chip cookie with Nutella frosting spread on it.<br />
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I love the hazelnut taste of Nutella and how it tastes good on fruits and even swirled in yogurt. As a snack or dessert it is great. For those of you who have never tried Nutella you are in for a treat.<br />
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Turning one of the number one cookies into a cupcake was easy and fun at the same time. Young and old will be sure to love this cupcake.</div>
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<b>Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Nutella Frosting</b><br />
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Yield: 12 cupcakes<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">3 eggs (room temperature)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1 3/4 cups granulated sugar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">1 1/4 cup milk ( I used 2%)</span><br />
1/4 cup Hershey's unsweetened cocoa powder<br />
1 1/2 cup Hershey's milk chocolate morsels<br />
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<b>Yield- frosts 12 cupcakes</b><br />
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)<br />
3 cups powdered sugar<br />
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />
1/4 cup Nutella<br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">2. </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">In a medium sized bowl mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.</span><br />
<b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">3.</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"> Using a stand mixer and paddle attachment beat butter on medium speed until creamy. Add granulated sugar.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">5. </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Alternate adding the all-purpose flour mixture and milk.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">7. </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick is inserted in center and comes out clean.</span><br />
<b style="font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">8.</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"> Let cupcakes cool in muffin cups for 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from muffins cups and place on cooling rack until cooled completely.</span><br />
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If you can't get to a campground anytime soon and are craving s'mores, these cookies will be the solution to your problem. With classic s'mores flavors like graham cracker crumbs and mini marshmallows, these cookies will have you dreaming of being by the fireside.<br />
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I wanted to make a unique cookie to start off the year and these cookies fit the bill. They are also fun and very easy to make. If you know how to make a basic chocolate chip cookie then the rest should be easy.<br />
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My favorite parts of making this cookie were crushing the graham crackers and sticking the mini marshmallows on.<br />
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Yield -16 cookies<br />
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)<br />
1/2 cup granulated sugar<br />
1/2 cup brown sugar<br />
1 egg (room temperature)<br />
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1 cup graham cracker crumbs<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1 cup Hersheys milk chocolate morsels<br />
1 cup mini marshmallows<br />
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<b>Instructions:</b><br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<br />
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<b>1. </b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Using a stand mixer and paddle attachment beat butter on medium speed until creamy. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>2.</b> </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Add pure vanilla extract and egg. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">Beat for 1 minute on low speed after the addition of egg.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>3. </b>Add flour, graham cracker crumbs, salt, and baking soda. Mix until combined.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>4.</b> Gentle fold in milk chocolate morsels. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>5.</b> Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Quickly remove cookies from oven and press in mini marshmallows.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>6.</b> Bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>7.</b> Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><b>8. </b>Remove cookies from baking sheet and place on cooling rack until cooled </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Droid Serif;"><span style="line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">completely. </span></span><br />
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Happy Martin Luther King Day and I hope you all are having a great start to the week. What cookie are you looking forward to trying?<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;">If you try this recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment below, or take a photo and tag it on Instagram or Twitter with #savorthebaking!</span><br />
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<b>Notes:</b><br />
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Recipe adapted from <a href="http://www.carlsbadcravings.com/soft-and-chewy-smore-cookies/" target="_blank">Carlsbad Cravings</a><br />
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Savor The Baking,<br />
<b style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(50, 51, 51); color: #59dad4; font-family: 'Snell Roundhand'; line-height: 24.96000099182129px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Chineka</span></b>Savor The Bakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12737614327131269476noreply@blogger.com9