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Sugar Cookies are fun to make with family and kids for Christmas although they do take an elaborate process.This is my first time making them,It does take some practice to master the decoration but I think I did a pretty decent job at it,I have also learnt some things that I can improve the next... Continue Reading →
So for this birthday I received a Kitchen Aid Stand mixer from my brother and sister in law,Oh boy I was on cloud nine,it really make things easy to mix while I prep my other ingredients.I do bake quite a lot so I was glad to have one of these.I whipped up 3 cookie batters... Continue Reading →
Cookies are one of my favorite addiction.Though they are super simple,I don't bake them for the fear of eating them all.I can usually control cravings for food and eat healthy most of the time but cookies take that away from me.Preparation time:1 hourServes:2 dozen cookiesIngredients:1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup... Continue Reading →
I think Mango Mousse Cake is one of the favorites for every Indian, It reminds everyone of the ripe and juicy mangoes they had growing up during the summer months. Not to say India has one of the best tasting mangoes in the world. Mousse is like a custard except that it sets firmly still... Continue Reading →
Christmas cakes are usually made of some dry fruits and candied peel and nuts.Rum or scotch whisky is also added occasionally to the recipe for extra flavor.This is usually served on Christmas eve.This recipes is a variant with lemon to give a light tangy flavor.Preparation time:1 hourServes:18 slicesIngredients:2 1/2 cups baking flour(all purpose)1 teaspoon rum1... Continue Reading →
Biscotti is a tea time cookie that originated in Italy. It's a hard and crunchy cookie usually accompanied with coffee or tea. Biscotti can be made in many variations with almonds, chocolate, pistachios and many other ingredients, they are also dipped in chocolate or frosting.Preparation time:1 hour 20 minutesServes:24 3 inch biscottiIngredients:2 cups all purpose... Continue Reading →
These are an egg white based cookies made without any flour.These are perfect to make cookie sandwiches like Oreos or other cream biscuits.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:2-3 dozen cookies depending on size.Ingredients:3/4 cup ground almonds3 Egg Whites3 tablespoons cocoa powder1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar1 teaspoon Almond Extract1/4 teaspoon cream of tartarProcedure:1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 