Christmas Whipped Shortbread Cookies

The holidays wouldn't be complete without Christmas baking! Traditionally, Filipinos don't do a lot of baking and our holiday cookies usually consists of the Danish kind that comes in a blue tin. So when I first tasted whipped shortbread at my mother in laws, I was hooked and addicted. I literally inhale these during the holidays. I love the melt in your mouth, buttery, decadence without being overly sweet. 

Last year, I started baking them at home to start a new Christmas tradition with my daughter. My dear friend Sam came over to help and she showed me her version with the glazed cherries. I thought the cookies were delightful as is but those glazed cherries make them amazing. And I love the pop of Christmas colours that they add. These treats are are great for gifting and are super easy to make with only 5 ingredients! 

Whipped Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup salted butter

1 1/2 cups white flour

1/2 cup icing sugar

1 tsp vanilla

glazed cherries cut in half

Directions:

1. Combine butter, icing sugar, & vanilla in a mixing bowl.
2. Whip in mixer low until consistency is smooth.
3. Add flour slowly and increase speed of mixer. Let the dough mix on medium-high for 5-10 minutes until light and fluffy. 
4. Using a small cookie scoop, drop on ungreased baking sheet lined with parchment.
5. Top with halved glazed cherry. 
6. Bake at 350 degree pre-heated oven for 13-15 minutes. 

Makes about 20-24 cookies.

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💖 Jules

Easy Mini Banana Muffins

Bananas are a staple at our house, but there's always one or two very ripe ones at the end of the week that are too sweet to eat on their own. This is when the brown freckles have taken over most of the yellow skin. At this point, I think many people including my husband throw them away, thinking the fruit has gone bad. Don't do it! It's actually perfect for baking!!!

I toss them in the freezer and when I have 3 on hand, I make this quick mini muffins that my toddler absolutely loves. If you're a parent then you know how fickle toddlers can be with food. She's yet to turn down one of these perfectly sized little snacks!  It's so easy, it makes a great cooking activity to do with a little one on a rainy day! 

Ingredients:

3 very ripe bananas, mashed

1/3 cup melted butter  

1/4 cup raw brown sugar 

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract 

1 tsp baking soda 

1 tsp baking powder

1 cup whole wheat flour

Pinch of pink himalayan salt

1/4 cup peanut butter chips

2 tbsp melted coconut oil

Directions:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.

2. Using a silicone brush, grease 24 mini muffin pan with coconut oil. Put any leftover oul aside. 

3. In a mixing bowl, add the mashed  bananas, melted butter, egg, sugar, and mix well.

4. Stir in the baking soda, salt, and flour. Mix well until smooth.

5. Using a small cookie scoop, transfer batter into the mini muffin pan. Top with peanut butter chips.

6. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350°F or until a toothpick is inserted into the center and comes out clean.

7. Remove from oven and brush the tops with remaining melted coconut oil. 

Makes 24 mini muffins. 

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Jules ❣

Gluten Free Coconut Almond Macaroons

It's been a busy week of birthdays! My partner Jesse and one of my best friends, Ashley, both celebrated their birthdays this week. Ashley's was a night out dancing on Friday and I organized a party at home for Jesse yesterday. 

Gluten Free Coconut Flour Flax Bread

We often have a full house on NFL Sunday afternoons at home. Today, my partner Jesse had his buddies over and even had a spread of appetizers to snack on. I didn't really like watching football at first. I'm more of the play the sports instead of watch it on TV type but it's grown on me over the years. However, I do have a short attention span when it comes to watching sports on TV. So I usually busy myself doing something else while periodically hanging out and watching snippets of the game with the gang.