Aaaaaand we're BACK!
So I now have even MORE stuff to show you, thanks to an adorable young duo of helpers showing up at my house yesterday!
So I started out giving them a drawing lesson that didn't go over so well, and when the idea of collaborative cooking came up, well...
You know how these things go.
We decided to make cookies--using this sugar cookie recipe as a base, we divvied up the dough into thirds,
And everyone was left to develop their own flavor of cookie.
We also ended up making a glaze for the cookies, in place of frosting, which actually didn't turn out too bad!
THE RESULTS:
Taylor's concoction: Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cookies (with a touch of cocoa)
What she used: cinnamon, pumpkin spice, allspice, ground coffee, cocoa powder, ginger
Tasted like a delightful spice cake!
Lizzie's concoction: Pumpkin Chocolate Cookies
What she used: Cocoa powder (lots of it), cinnamon, brown sugar, pumpkin spice
Had a really nice, moist-in-the-center texture, and just so darn chocolate-pumpkiney...
My concotion: Lemon-Lime Cookies
What I used: Lemon juice, lime juice, food coloring for a pretty garnish
Came out more like a cupcake (probably because I added more liquid), but had a unique citrus-y flavor.
Overall, we got some good ratings from our professional taste testers.
(Our parents)
But I think the girls learned a lot about putting flavors together, things that compliment each other, and things that don't. We had the laptop on the counter for anyone who wanted to look anything up, and I was hit with a lot of "Would this taste good with..." and "Should I add..."s, and I know they had a lot of fun doing it.
I had a blast myself.
Don't go anywhere: I've got a breakfast sandwich and a tasty Italian chicken dish for you next!!!
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