What did you bake today ? OK if not from scratch

[TippyThomas]

You're welcome!

This won't be baking related so I apologize in advance but your mention of sugar free cool whip made me think of a diabetic friendly dessert that might work for you as well.

Take a regular size package of jello mix (I use orange because the end result tastes a lot like orange dreamsickles of my childhood) and a tub of sugar free cool whip left in the fridge to soften.

Heat up 2/3 a cup of water to boil and mix with the jello mix in a bowl.
Add 1 cup of cold water and mix in with the hot water and jello mix after the jello mix has dissolved.
Add the tub of sugar free cool whip and lightly whisk for a couple minutes.
Place in the fridge for a few hours so it can set.

You could use cherry or strawberry or any other sugar free jello that you like. I just use the orange because its a nice orange/vanilla flavor. Hope this might be of use to you and, if not, maybe others. I really enjoy it as a safe dessert when my sweet tooth flares up.

 

[PollyannaMom]

This won't be baking related so I apologize in advance but your mention of sugar free cool whip made me think of a diabetic friendly dessert that might work for you as well.

Take a regular size package of jello mix (I use orange because the end result tastes a lot like orange dreamsickles of my childhood) and a tub of sugar free cool whip left in the fridge to soften.

Heat up 2/3 a cup of water to boil and mix with the jello mix in a bowl.
Add 1 cup of cold water and mix in with the hot water and jello mix after the jello mix has dissolved.
Add the tub of sugar free cool whip and lightly whisk for a couple minutes.
Place in the fridge for a few hours so it can set.

You could use cherry or strawberry or any other sugar free jello that you like. I just use the orange because its a nice orange/vanilla flavor. Hope this might be of use to you and, if not, maybe others. I really enjoy it as a safe dessert when my sweet tooth flares up.

Oooh, that sounds good!
Thank you.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

I have an unexpected trip to Kansas (from TX) this weekend so I had to cram all of my cookie making into one night. I made whipped shortbread, traditional shortbread (some plain/some milk chocolate dipped with sprinkles), glittered chocolate chunk shortbread, and chocolate chip cookies. Now I need to pack!

 

[LoveDaisy]

Thumbprints with homemade raspberry jam

 

[DVCjj]

Sorry if this is a dumb question but what's the difference between whipped and regular shortbread?
My various shortbread cookies melt in your mouth already. I'm puzzled. Thanks.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Sorry if this is a dumb question but what's the difference between whipped and regular shortbread?
My various shortbread cookies melt in your mouth already. I'm puzzled. Thanks.

I didn't know until recently. The whipped recipe uses confectioners' sugar vs. granulated and has the addition of cornstarch. I never tried whipped until this year. My end result came out like a clone of the Royal Dansk cookies that come in the blue tin. They also seem to hold their shape better than my traditional recipe (borrowed from Ina Garten) that uses granulated sugar and no cornstarch.

 

[LoveDaisy]

I’m almost done. I’ll make peppermint meltaways tonight let the dough chill overnight and bake tomorrow. Tomorrow I’ll drop off boxes of cookies to friends and family and bring a platter to our 23rd party. (Annual tradition with friends).

 

[DVCjj]

I didn't know until recently. The whipped recipe uses confectioners' sugar vs. granulated and has the addition of cornstarch. I never tried whipped until this year. My end result came out like a clone of the Royal Dansk cookies that come in the blue tin. They also seem to hold their shape better than my traditional recipe (borrowed from Ina Garten) that uses granulated sugar and no cornstarch.

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Very interesting. Appreciate the knowledge.
I’ve always used powdered sugar in all “light” cookies like snowballs, choc dipped shortbread etc etc. I love the melt in your mouth taste.
Definitely makes a difference.

I’ve always liked the Dansk cookies and a cup of coffee. Yum. Plus I could never toss the tin, which didn’t thrill my husband. Ha.

 

[marthachick]

I made lasagna to be baked tomorrow and a cake for my parents’ 62nd Anniversary tomorrow.

 

[LoveDaisy]

Last cookie for this year. Peppermint meltaways.

 

[mmouse37]

Last cookie for this year. Peppermint meltaways.


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Are those using the peppermint candies that literally melt in your mouth. I love those but do not like traditional peppermint hard candies.

 

[LoveDaisy]

Are those using the peppermint candies that literally melt in your mouth. I love those but do not like traditional peppermint hard candies.

They are crushed mini candy canes so regular but I’m sure you could use the others.

 

[PollyannaMom]

More boiled than baked, but I made my mom's chocolate peanut butter oatmeal cookies this morning:

 

[NYCgrrl]

I‘m toasting 4 lbs of sugar as my inventory is low. Most of it won’t get used until later in 2024 but it’ll hold until then and I dislike doing it at the last minute.

 

[LoveDaisy]

I made a cookie platter to take to our annual 23rd party later today.

 

[Meriweather]

I made a cookie platter to take to our annual 23rd party later today.

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I'll be doing that tomorrow.

And I will be baking Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake to take over for breakfast Monday.
And making Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls for Monday also. (We go to DS's for the day)

 

[bobbiwoz]

I made a cookie platter to take to our annual 23rd party later today.

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That looks delicious!

 

[Ronaldo17]

My DH made caramel flapjacks.

 

[Meriweather]

Decided to make up my cookie trays today since I have a lot of things to do tomorrow before we leave for DS's house

Little plates are fudge and cheesecake bars

 

[#1hoosierfan]

Today was Mexican wedding cookies.