baking baking..

 

wow this week i've scrapped and i've baked! amazing!! These yummy cookies are peanut butter and choc chip. I was inspired to make these after reading this blog post by Leanne...and also by watching the latest series of The Great British Bake Off!! I didnt use as much peanut butter as Leanne; I only used half a jar of crunchy peanut butter, but they dont taste any the worse for it!!

I finally managed to scrap something today. it was only one LO, but i was actually pleased with the end result.

Using my new cookbook from a couple of posts back, i made these breakfast bars. the smell is amaaaaazing!!

new book

my lovely new cook book, bought by hubby because he knows how much i like this programme.

baking

peanut butter cupcakes with (sloppy) frosting:
ingredients (makes 16ish)

55g butter, softened
225g soft light brown sugar
115g crunchy peanut butter
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
225g plain white flour
2tsp baking powder
100ml milk

frosting

200g full fat soft cream cheese
25g butter, softened
225g icing sugar

• preaheat oven to 180c/GM4.
• put butter, sugar and peanut butter into a bowl and beat together. gradually add eggs, beating well after each addition, then add vanilla. sift in flour and baking powder, then, using a metal spoon, fold into the mix, alternating with milk.
• spoon into cases.
• bake for 25 mins or until well risen and golden brown. transfer to cooling rack.
• for the frosting, put cream cheese and butter into a bowl and, with an electric whisk, beat until smooth. sift in icing sugar and beat until mixed.
• when cakes are cold, spread frosting on each with a round bladed knife. store in fridge until needed.