tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90788845578085020182024-02-21T04:13:58.447-08:00Maple Syrup and FlannelAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504102719880068749noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078884557808502018.post-75248280386427100492012-12-21T11:03:00.001-08:002012-12-21T11:03:43.278-08:00Peanut Butter BallsHere is a simple, last minute Christmas recipe that will take no effort, but make you look like a pro.<br />
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<i>-peanut butter balls-</i></div>
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1 Cup peanut butter<br />
1 Cup rice krispie cereal<br />
1 Cup powdered sugar<br />
2 Tbsp melted butter<br />
Melting chocolate (Dark/White/Milk it all works)<br />
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Blend peanut butter, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Mix in rice krispies and refrigerate for half an hour.<br />
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Roll mixture into balls similar in size (1-2 inch) and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment or wax paper. Place in freezer for half an hour. (Not necessary but easier for dipping)<br />
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Melt chocolate and drop balls in to coat, remove and place back on parchment paper.<br />
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These peanut butter balls are smooth, creamy and crunchy. They will impress anyone you bring them to! The recipe easily doubles, and triples because trust me one batch is rarely enough.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504102719880068749noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078884557808502018.post-48001568125371800592012-12-19T12:55:00.004-08:002012-12-19T12:55:57.796-08:00Bakery Sugar CookiesOne of my favourite cookies are the soft, fluffy sugar cookies that you can only get at the grocery store. A few weeks ago my friend said she was craving them so I started a hunt for a recipe. I made a few changes to the recipe I found<a href="http://dainty-chef.com/2012/06/soft-frosted-sugar-cookies.html" target="_blank"> here</a> and they came out perfectly! Everyone agreed they were just like the ones 'you can only get in the grocery store!'<br />
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2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
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3/4 cups sugar<br />
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After dough has chilled, roll into balls and flatten into disks. Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Give them enough space because they will spread.</div>
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Bake at 350 for 9-10 minutes. Cookies should still be light on top and golden on the bottom. DO NOT OVER BAKE!</div>
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4 Tablespoons butter, melted<br />
1 tablespoon vanilla extract<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504102719880068749noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078884557808502018.post-52363764957791417682012-12-10T09:05:00.000-08:002012-12-10T09:05:00.240-08:00Beach BumThis post may seem a little unseasonal to some of you, but if you are going away this winter, or if you want to save this idea until the sun comes out again, this is a great DIY! I get a lot of great deals online shopping, but sometimes the sizes aren't quite right. I had bought 3 pairs of bikini bottoms that were a little too big, and I didn't want to pay the shipping to exchange them, so I found another solution.<br />
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You simply paint a (thick) coat on a nail and then hold the magnetic cap over it for 15-30 seconds. I also suggest painting a base coat of colour and letting it dry first. Try to hold the cap as close as possible (without touching nail.) There are magnetic pigments in the nail polish so when the magnet is held over it, those pigments pull forward, leaving a line.</div>
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1/2 C butter<br />
2 ounces white chocolate<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 C white sugar<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
1 C all purpose flour<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504102719880068749noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9078884557808502018.post-50388986522562154502012-10-22T05:01:00.000-07:002012-10-22T05:01:39.742-07:00Kale ChipsKale is a super-food, packed with tons of vitamins, calcium and fiber. I won't lie and say that these chips are just as good as potato chips, because they aren't....But if you're looking for something salty and crunchy without having to say 'sweatpants are all that fits me right now' this is the way to go.<br />
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Peanut Butter Cookie Cupcakes. A peanut butter cookie bottom, with a chocolate cupcake, peanut butter frosting, and a mini peanut butter cup to top it off. They took a while to make but they were totally worth the effort, and everyone loved them!<br />
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<b>Peanut Butter Cookie Cupcakes:</b></div>
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Cookie dough:</div>
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1/2 cup butter </div>
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1/2 cup white sugar </div>
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1/2 cup brown sugar</div>
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1 egg </div>
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Cream butter, peanut butter and sugars. Mix in egg. Blend in vanilla, flour, baking soda and salt. Scoop into greased cupcake liner and press down.</div>
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I used a box chocolate cake mix, which I am justifying because the cupcake has so many things added to it. I also added a few shots of Kahlua to the mix. Spoon cake batter on top of cookie dough, about the same amount of batter as cookie dough. If you add too much the cookie will burn before the cake is fully cooked.</div>
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Bake at 350° C for about 18 minutes. (I used silicon cupcake tins so times might be different for metal.)</div>
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Wait until cupcakes are COMPLETELY cooled before frosting. enjoy!</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">When wearing on denim on denim it’s important to wear different shades and textures, like the lighter shirt. This helps break up the top and bottom so you don’t look like you’re in overalls. Wearing cut-offs instead of full length jeans is another update that makes this look perfect for late summer.</span></div>
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