Saturday, July 4, 2009

More Cookie Goodness

Another cookie recipe I made to give to the hubb's boss as a thank you were (chocolate Chip Cookies- but we all have a recipe for that) are these YUMMY...

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies




Ingredients:


12 oz. strawberries, hulled and cut into ¼ inch dice (2 cups)

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

½ c. plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

2c. all purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon coarse salt

3oz. (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

2/3c. heavy cream

Standing Sugar for sprinkling (crystal sprinkles)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375. Hull strawberries and cut into 1/4 pieces.

Combine strawberries, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of sugar.


Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and remaining 7 tablespoons of sugar in a large bowl. Cut the butter into small pieces and dump in bowl. Mix with hands until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in cream until dough starts to come together, then stir in strawberry mixture.

2. Using a 1 ½ ice cream scoop or a tablespoon, drop dough onto a parchment papered baking sheet. Be sure to evenly space apart the dough balls.


Sprinkle with sanding sugar and bake until golden brown (24-25 minutes).


Transfer to a cooling rack and let them cool.


Serve after cooled or store covered for a few days only (fresh strawberries remember) at room temp.



Cookies, Cookies, Cookies

Going to a 4th of July party and my hubby's boss's house and I made her some cookies as a thank you. This is one of the types I made.


Pecan Rolls

Ingredients:

1c. (2 sticks) butter @ room temp.
1/2c. sifted powdered sugar (plus 1/2c for rolling dough in afterwards)
1tsp. vanilla extract
21/4c. all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4c. finely chopped pecans

Directions:
1. Put pecans in food processor and chop until desired consistency. You want them finely chopped, but not over done.
2. In large bowl, beat butter, confectioners sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
3. Sift together flour & salt, then stir into mixture combining well.
4. Mix in nuts.

5. Place dough in refrigerator for 1 hour.

6. After dough is chilled, knead dough for a few minutes and set oven to 375.
7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, continuously kneading as needed so balls stay together.
8. Place on ungreased baking sheet & press down SLIGHTLY.
9. Bake at 375 degrees for 11 minutes. DO NOT BROWN!
10. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes.
11. While dough is still warm, roll in extra confectioners sugar.
12. Let completely cool. Roll in confections sugar again.

Makes about 30!

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Summer's Wedding

Ok, so I am the Matron of Honor in one of my Best Friends weddings this coming October. She just sent out an email that the Friday before the wedding she is treating the entire bridal party to Disneyland! I'm so excited because Disneyland is my all time favorite place.

I'll be taking 2 days off of work to take the train out to L.A. It's going to be such a beautiful wedding!

I am planning her bridal shower, for July 18th. I've got the place, the food, the games, the prizes and the favors all figured out.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Gymboree

I love Gymboree. They have the CUTEST clothes for babies and kids. I can't go in that store with out buying something. They also have GREAT sales. The only thing that would make my trips to Gymboree better would be a gift card. Right? Gift cards are the best.

Want a chance to win a $100 Gymboree gift card? Check out this awesome blog for your chance!
http://www.shopaholicmommy.com/2009/06/100-gymboree-gift-card-giveaway.html

Go get your copy of All You Magazine, on stands today!

Why, you are asking? Because I was quoted in it. Turn to page 121. There is an article on “Making Money on the Web.” They asked me for advice to give to others about how to get their business off the ground and did research on my website.

At the bottom of page 121, you’ll see my picture and quote in the bottom right corner!

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Marshells Deal of the day

I just bought a $284 Coach handbag for $100! That's way more than half off the origonal price. I had wondered into the store to look for a table for my husband to use when he works from home that is large enough for his new laptop. Anytime I go in to Marshells or TJ MAXX I have to look around. As my luck had it that day, I found a handbag for me.....and as my hubby's luck goes... it's not that good!

The only thing that would have made my day more (besides finding a table for the man) was to have a gift card to add to the happiness. Don't you agree.

Want to win a gift card to Marshells or TJ Maxx.... chek it out here:
http://frillsfluffandtrucks.blogspot.com
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Saturday, June 6, 2009

Sock Monkey T-Shirt Giveaway

If you are like my family and I, you love sock monkeys. Their cute little faces and long tails are so great. I loved that they have become trendy so we can find cute Sock Monkey Creations like this:


Intrested in winning one of these adorable shirts for the little one in your life? Head on over to My mom's View and enter to win!