Christmas Crafts Part 2

In this second part, we continue with Christmas presents but in the cookie form. I love to bake so this really was just a fun 10+ hours spent over two days. 

...I know, i have a problem.

Lets begin. First we have one of my staples for cookies, yummy Peanut Butter Cookies.

To spice it up for the Holiday, i added a Hersey Kiss to the center. (this post is brought to you by Hershey*, There's a Smile in every Hershey Bar!)

*not really brought to you by hershey but if the would like to send some products ... :)

Next up i tried a new recipe from "Mom's Big Book of Cookies." They are called Chocolate Kisses.

Made with Semi Sweet and White Chocolate.*

*as you can see, the White Chocolate ones tended to spread out in the oven and that didnt jive well with me. i would suggest for next time to use only semi-sweet chocolate. 

Last i made the most delicious Sugar cookies. The Cookie Recipe and Frosting come from the blog from my inspiration, Bridget from Bake @ 350. Her Cookies are amazing and if you dont read her blog or follow her on twitter, then you're not living your life properly.

Aren't they adorable? 

I think i love the trees the most. so cute!

and even though the candy canes are pink and not red (because i didn't have Americolor dye, which i shall be getting in the future,) i think they were a good first run.

Over all i would score this as a success! Now if you'll excuse me, i have some cookies to consume :)

Christmas Crafts Part 1

So ever since i graduated (last Saturday), ive felt like i have had a horrible case of ADD. i cant seem to focus on one task, i need to do multiple things in my day to feel like im  accomplishing anything.

The other day (and post) i made a very Delicious Fuzzy Navel Cake, and today i was commissioned by my mother to create a gift to give out to her friends.

She first wanted just cookies (tomorrows post), but i suggested something else.

home-made Christmas/holiday bulbs. not that hard to create.

the first thing i did was cut about 2 inches of tinsel and stuffed it into the bulb.

I have learned that this is best done prior to painting, since there is always a chance that they will chip.

the first design i chose was trees outdoors. the other is a snowman. i think the trees came out awesome. the snowmen..........

they are a little special. (the one in the bottom right was created for me and everyone on IWC)

This took maybe 3 hours with various waiting times for drying. i used acrylic paint which worked wonderfully.

Tomorrow its cookies!!

I'm a Spirited Baker.

Well i had help in the form of my new cookbook

Everyone needs to visit Marie Porter's site Celebration Generation

anyways, i could not contain myself and found a recipe that i had majority of the ingredients.

The Fuzzy Navel Cake!

First and foremost the ingredients!

First Rule about baking club? Make sure oven is on and pan is greased. 

(side note: grease it really well, or else you will end up with a chunk stuck to the pan...woops)

 Mix the dry items together,

 add the eggs,

and the orange juice,

 take a moment and mix them together, i didnt end up using an electric mixer because i was lazy and...

 the butter was already melted. not chunks to worry about!

Last step? and the booze of course!

 ok so now its into the oven for 55 minutes,

 

 after the cake comes out of the oven, its time for the syrup! Sugar, water, butter, and booze!

 just toss it on the cake and watch it disappear! oooo ahhhh

and the finish product! just imagine this with a scoop of ice cream mmmm

So this is how i spent my day. its taking all my will power not to get the items needed for the peachy southern comfort cheesecake. one day at a time i guess :D

Hey, if you dont hear from me in a while, it might be best to let me be. i will probably be to drunk and fat to move :D:D

Cookie time

So a few weeks ago i had the genius idea to make cookies. The plan was to decorate the cookies, and place the pictures on Etsy.com to see and make some money. the problem was that i didnt/dont have the money for the paypal check thay they preform. so while this is still a possibility for me in the future, it wont be with these cookies. but i love them so much i just needed to share them with the world.

Cupcakes

Conan O'Brien (for the premier of Conan)

Conan Logo

Tardis (<3 Doctor Who)

BTW have you seen this? EPIC

Mario FTW!

Free style cookie

TriForce with Navi!

Great for Weddings or Birthdays!

Adorable

 

Who wouldnt want this?

Not too shabby with this being my first attempt at this kind of decorating.The 

next go will have better cookie outcome as well. those rough edges are killing me.