Cookies Everywhere!

Cookies are my favorite dessert, they are so easy to make! Today I am going to share two different types of cookie recipes. These cookies are yummy and can be made for anybody. The first cookie that I am going to share with you is called the boyfriend cookie. At first most girls would think that they could make this for their boyfriend or anyone they love. However, the boyfriend cookie got its name from how many different candies go into the making of this scrumptious cookie. From trying to land a boyfriend to getting over a break up these cookies top my charts.

What you’ll need:

·         One softened cup of butter

·         ¼ cup of white sugar

·         ¾ cup of brown sugar

·         3 ½ ounces of instant vanilla pudding mix

·         2 eggs

·         One teaspoon of baking soda

·         One cup of semisweet chocolate chips

·         ½ cup of white chocolate chips

·         ½ cup of peanut butter chips

·         ½ cup of M&M’s

·         ½ cup of Reese’s pieces

Preparation:

1.      Preheat your oven to 375 degrees

2.      In a large mixing bowl, mix together the butter and sugars

3.      Add the pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla into the mix and stir well

4.      Next add the flour and baking soda to the mixture, mix well

5.      Finally, mix in the chocolate chips and the rest of the candy

6.      Scoop dough and place on ungreased baking sheet

7.      Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown

8.      Remove and cool

The next cookie that I am going to introduce is called the Swirled Red Velvet Cookie. For anyone who loves red velvet cake, they will love this cookie. The Red Velvet cookie has the same concept as the red velvet cake, only in cookie form. Red Velvet has only recently become popular in the last year with the creation of new ways to incorporate the famous cake. Recently dessert chefs have made the Red Velvet cake into whoopee pies, cookies, cupcakes and truffles. By a long shot my favorite is still the classic Red Velvet cake, but I recently tried the Red Velvet cookies and fell in love.

What you’ll need:

·         1 box red velvet cake mix

·         2 eggs

·         2 tablespoons butter, softened

·         4 ounces cream cheese softened

Baking:

1.      Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with wax paper or spray with non-stick baking spray.

2.      In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, butter and milk. The batter will be very thick. Drop the cream cheese by the tablespoon into the batter and gently fold in. Don’t over mix.

3.      Drop the batter by tablespoons onto the baking sheets about 2 inches apart.

4.      Bake for 10 minutes

5.      Cool for a minute or two on the baking sheet then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cookies have made their way into my life on many occasions, they are easy to make and fun to bake. Cookies can be used for parties, special occasions or even just to sit and eat at home. I hope that you will try these recipes and let me know what you think of them!

Thanks to: Mom’s Test Kitchen, February 21, 2013

http://www.momstestkitchen.com/2012/12/cream-cheese-swirled-red-velvet-cookies.html

Also thanks to: Sinful Southern Sweets, February 21, 2013

http://sinfulsouthernsweets.blogspot.com/2009/12/boyfriend-cookies.html

 

Kupcake Kones!

Valentine’s Day is soon approaching and everyone is starting to think about what they want to make for that special someone. Well, I’ve got a perfect recipe for those who love to cook for their significant other. Everyone loves ice-cream and cupcakes, but what would they think of a cupcake inside an ice-cream cone? Well the recipe below will combine the two with a pretty Valentine’s Day touch!

What you’ll need:

·         Two boxes of white cake mix (Doesn’t matter the brand)

·         A pack of Kupcake Konz (Or normal ice-cream cones)

·         Red Food Coloring

·         Candies ( I used M&M’s and Dove Chocolates)

·         Red or White Sprinkles

·         Package of Oreos ( Not double stuffed)

·         White frosting

First mix the cake mix together, then pour into a bowl and add the red food coloring. For bright colors add a good amount of food coloring. Next, start filling the Kupcake Kones, about three-fourths full so they don’t bake over the top of the cone. Then, add the M&M’s and Chocolate and put the cones in the oven. Bake the cones for the amount of time on the cake mix box.  After the cones came out of the oven and cooled, I dipped the cones in white chocolate. And then I covered the chocolate in red sprinkles. Then, I added an Oreo to the top of the cone and frosted the top the same way you would frost a cupcake.  And finished with more sprinkles!

These Valentine’s Day cupcakes are great for a party or just to give to that special someone! This recipe is easy, but fun and in the end they look spectacular! Even though the certain cupcake cone that I can displaying shows it specifically for Valentine’s Day, there are many different ways you could make these for every special occasion in your life.  I remember in fourth grade I had these cupcake cones; a parent had brought them in for their daughter’s birthday and I fell in love with them. However, now I can make them for more than just birthdays.  If you try these cupcake cones and like them let me know!

Thanks to Christi for posting 12 Days of Holiday Baking from Lovefromtheoven.com Date: February 7, 2013