Baking Time Again!

I felt motivated to bake today.  So I thought I would share some more receipes and pictures!
First on the list was Chocolate Macaroons

Chocolate Macaroons (No Bake)

2 c. Sugar
1/2 c. Butter
6 TBSP Cocoa
1/2 c. Milk
1/2 tsp Salt

1 c. shredded coconut
3 c. rolled oats
1 tsp Vanilla extract (don't waste your taste buds on the artifical!)

Mix first 5 ingredients in a large pot.  Bring to a boil.  Remove from heat and add in the coconut, oats and vanilla.  Mix well.

Drop scoopfuls on to parchment paper.  Let cool.

The next item on my list was Cranberry Orange Muffins for my DH.  For those I use a master mix and tweak to the individual cupcake.

Master Muffin Mix

18 c. flour
5 c. sugar
2 1/4 c. dry milk powder
6 TBSP baking powder
2 TBSP baking soda
 2 TBSP salt
3 TBSP ground cinnamon
3 tsp ground nutmeg

Mix all ingredients in extra large bowl.  Store in an air tight container.  Label!  Store in a cool dry place.  Good for 6-8 months.


To make 24 muffins combine 4 eggs, 3 tsp vanilla, 2 c. water, 1 c oil, 5 1/2 c. muffin mix and 2 cups fruit of your choice. Bake 22-26 mins.  depending on the size of the muffins


For the muffins I made today, I added 1 c. water and 1 c. of orange juice, as well as 2 cups of cranberries.  I omitted the vanilla.  Hopefully my crew enjoys them.

I might do some more baking this afternoon.  We will see how the day goes!

~Shay~

PS I tried the muffins that taste okay.  I think that next time I will add some Orange Zest to increase the orange taste and increase the fruit to 2 1/2c.