This week I decided to try the Clubs and Spades recipe in the 1001 Cupcakes, Cookies & other tempting treats recipe book! These cookies had the perfect buttery flavour to them, much like shortbread but with the addition of a chocolate sandwich filling and chocolate chips! This was quite a time-consuming bake as you have… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Heart Sandwich Biscuits
Looking for a way to spruce up a classic victoria sponge cake? Adding buttercream and some sprinkles is a great way to make a cake more exciting and appealing. What you'll need: 175g soft margarine 175g caster sugar 175g self-raising flour 3 eggs 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract For the icing:… Continue reading Iced Victoria Sponge
These cookies are the perfect combination of soft and crisp with the added bonus of being easy and quick to make! They're great for a little treat or a gift for Valentine's Day! What you'll need: 120g unsalted butter (room temperature) 110g caster sugar 110g soft brown sugar 1 egg 220g self-raising flour 1 tsp… Continue reading White Chocolate and Pink Smartie Cookies
Looking for a different recipe for Valentine's Day this year? Why not have a go at making these heart-shaped vanilla and white chocolate macarons? To make the macaron shells I followed a recipe by Tasty and added pink food colouring gel to get the soft pink colouring. When it came to piping the mixture out… Continue reading Valentine’s Heart Macarons
Want to make some sewing inspired biscuits? Then look no further than our scrummy button biscuits! What you’ll need: 175g unsalted butter300g caster sugar1 egg1 egg yolk1 tsp vanilla extractPinch of salt350g plain flour (and a little extra for dusting your work surface)250g royal icing sugarFood colouring of your choice Let’s get started! Cream together… Continue reading Button Biscuits
Fancy having a baking day and mucking around with decorating? Or have an event coming up such as a Birthday and need some yummy cakes? Then look no further than these! What you’ll need for the cupcakes: 150g Margarine 150g Caster sugar 3 Eggs 150g Self-raising flour 1 tsp Baking powder 1 tsp Vanilla extract… Continue reading Cupcake Medley
Flowers are out in bloom and to celebrate the warmer weather I'm sharing with you this recipe to make flower shaped biscuits! What you'll need: Sandwich style biscuits (I used strawberry shortcake ones)White chocolate buttonsStrawberry lacesWhite chocolate buttons with sprinkles Let's get started! Firstly take your strawberry laces and cut them up roughly into 1”… Continue reading Strawberry Flower Biscuits
Fancy a little treat? Try these delightful mini donuts, perfect to satisfy your sweet tooth! ~ Makes 18 Mini Donuts ~ What you'll need: 1 egg80g caster sugar1 tbsp melted butter1 tbsp vegetable oil1 tsp vanilla extract170g plain flour - you can also make these gluten free by using a gluten free blend instead!1/2 tsp… Continue reading Mini Pink and White Donuts
Stuck for a present for a loved one on Valentine's Day? Why not bake a special cupcake for your special someone! For the icing: White fondant Food colouring (I used pink and red)Small heart cutterRolling pinCocktail stick . Let's get straight into the making! The first thing we want to start with is the icing… Continue reading Valentine’s Surprise Cupcakes
In need of a quick DIY Valentine's gift? Why not try our sweet and sour heart shaped lollipops! Here's what you'll need: Sour strawberry strawsWhite chocolateHundreds and thousands decorationsLollipop sticksBaking trayBaking parchment . Our first step is to create the heart shape out of the strawberry straw, we'll do this by pinching it in half… Continue reading Valentine’s Chocolate Lollipops
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