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
Lemon and coconut cupcakes with a candied lemon segment for decoration! These cupcakes are the perfect combination for a summers day treat! ~ Makes 12 large cupcakes ~ What you'll need: 150g margarine250g caster sugar3 eggs150g self-raising flour1 tsp baking powder2 lemons (we'll be using the rind and the juice!)80g desiccated coconut75ml water200g unsalted butter400g… Continue reading Lemon and Coconut Cupcakes
Do you struggle to choose between milk and double cookies? With this recipe you can have both at the same time with the added bonus of dark chocolate and gooey caramel Rolo's! What you'll need: For the vanilla cookie dough: 60g unsalted butter 55g caster sugar 55g soft brown sugar 1/2 a large egg 110g… Continue reading Milk and Double Rolo Cookies
These sundried tomato and pesto pinwheels are the perfect snack for chilled summer evenings and they're so easy to make! You can cheat like me and buy pre-made pastry or you can make your own. What you'll need: 4tsp green pesto Sundried tomatoes 50g cheddar cheese, grated 1 sheet of puff pastry (I used gluten-free)… Continue reading Sun-dried Tomato and Pesto Swirls
This week I tried out a new recipe for Cinnamon and Banana Muffins by Jessica at Together As Family. The recipe was so easy to follow and I loved how they turned out! I found them quite sweet but they're perfect for a little afternoon treat! Would definitely recommend giving these a try! - H
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
Welcome back to Hannah's Highlights! This week I'll be showing off the last of my favourite Christmas crafts and bakes! DIY Photo Coasters by Little House of Four These coasters are such a great idea for a gift for someone special at Christmas! The tutorial is so easy to follow so you'll have your very… Continue reading Hannah’s Highlights #6
Welcome back to Hannah's Highlights! This week I've been really liking small crafts and bites for Christmas! The following are really quick and easy projects but they all look so great! Medallion Snowflakes by One Dog Woof These are a great twist on the traditional paper snowflakes! They look so intricate and tricky but the… Continue reading Hannah’s Highlights #5
Welcome back to Hannah's Highlights! This week we have more Christmas and festive themed projects featuring both crafts and bakes! Etched Snowflake Ornaments by Design Mom I love the look of these! They are such an effective piece! As Design Mom herself explains they can be made into so many different things! Click here for… Continue reading Hannah’s Highlights #4
Fancy making your own Christmas decorations this year? I loved making these ones! What you'll need: Air Drying Clay Cookie Cutters Paint Glitter and PVA glue String/Ribbon Lace Let's get started! To begin with, roll out the clay onto a mat until it's roughly the thickness of a £1 coin. How much clay you use… Continue reading Festive Clay Ornaments
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