Refurbished Pink Feather Collar

This is the result of my weekend project.
I did away with the existing frills.
I added an extra layer of lace trim under the spotted tulle.
And I made a double flower brooch.

From this

Carrot Cookie Sandwiches with Feathers, Frills and Pearls

These are absolutely delicious even without the filling and very easy to make.

I found the recipe in a Winter Coles magazine but I believe it is a copy from a Martha Stewart cookbook.



Ingredients

* 250 g butter room temperature
* 1 cup brown sugar
* 1 tsp vanilla essence
* 2 cups plain flour
* 1 tsp baking powder
* 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
* 1 tsp cinnamon
* 1/2 tsp nutmeg
* 1 1/2 cups carrot finely grated
* 1 cup rolled oats
* 1 cup sultanas
* 2 eggs

Filling

* 250 g spreadable cream cheese
* 1/2 cup pure icing sugar
* 1 tsp vanilla essence

Method

1. Using electric beaters, beat butter, brown sugar and vanilla together in a large bowl until pale and creamy. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Sift dry ingredients over butter mixture and gently fold together until combined. Add carrot, oats and sultanas and mix well. Cover and chill for 1 hr until firm.
2. Preheat oven to 180 °C or 160 °C fan. Line 2 baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
3. Roll tablespoons of dough into balls. Place on prepared trays allowing room for spreading. Flatten slightly with a spatula. Bake for 15 mins until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
4. Make Filling: using an electric mixer, beat all ingredients together in a medium bowl until smooth. Spread filling onto half of the cookies. Sandwich with remaining cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Cupcakes and Fudge

Two lovely friends unexpectedly dropped by bearing gifts.

Gluten free lemon butter cake

Homemade Fudge

Happy Weekend Everyone