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Double (Trouble) Chocolate Cookies

      These cookies are so c hocolately, so chewy, and oh-so yummy. They're made with rich cocoa powder and milk chocolate chips. They're g uaranteed to   s atisfy your chocolate craving! Double (Trouble) Chocolate Cookies   You'll need:     1 stick plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/8 cups unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups milk chocolate chips Directions: 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. 2) In a stand mixer, add butter and sugars & mix on medium speed until creamy, light and fluffy. 3) Add egg, and beat until well incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and beat until they are well incorporated. 4) In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and the salt with a whisk. 5) With the stand mixer on

When life gives you ripe bananas...

Make Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins!   You'll Need: 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 2/3 cups of your favorite chocolate chips 3 over ripe bananas, mashed   Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees   1. Cream together butter and sugar.  Add in eggs and mix well.     2. Mix in flour, baking soda and salt.  Mix well.  Stir in vanilla extract.   3. Fold in mashed bananas and chocolate chips.     4. Spoon in to greased muffin tin.  Each muffin slot should be about 2/3 full.   5. Bake at 350 for 18-22 minutes.   Enjoy!  

Lavender Scented Cupcakes with Perfect Buttercream Frosting

These lavender cupcakes are simply elegant. They're buttery and subtly scented with dried lavender flowers. They're perfect for afternoon tea or just about anytime!   Lavender Scented Cupcakes ½ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon dried lavender flowers 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 eggs 1 cup self-rising flower 2 tablespoons milk   Directions:   1)       Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners. 2)       Put sugar & lavender flowers in a food processor & process to combine.     3)       In a stand mixer, beat butter & lavender sugar until pale and fluffy. 4)       Beat the eggs into butter mixture, one at a time. Sift in flour & mix in milk. Do not over beat.     5)       Spoon mixture into paper liners. Bake for about 14-18 minutes. Until golden brown and tops spring back. 6)       Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before decorating.     Perfect Buttercre