Half Baked is thrilled to announce another great addition to our growing list of sponsors. Just in time for all of your summer parties and events, we’re excited to welcome Bundles of Cookies! Just take a look at these adorable patriotic cookies, perfect for the 4th of July! From Uncle Sam and Old Glory to fireworks and Declaration of Independence, these cookies are red, white and blue with a sweet coating of delicious!
How adorable are these cookies? I love the striped sandals and swimsuits! How perfect would these be for a 4th of July pool party? It’s pretty easy to see why these cookies have been popping up everywhere to include the Rachel Ray Show, Modern Bride, The New York Times and Southern Living (just to name a few!).
A few thoughts from Sarah, the owner of Bundles of Cookies:
“Cookies are for both the young and young at heart …and since there is a self proclaimed cookie monster in all of us, we took the ordinary and made it extraordinary! We hire talented artists to decorate your personalized one-of-a-kind cookie arrangement. Each cookie is hand rolled, cut and decorated for your custom order. We pride ourselves on creating edible works of art.”
No matter what the event, Bundles of Cookies will have a cookie suitable for the occasion. From holidays to baby showers, weddings, birthdays and more… they’ve got it covered (literally, covered in icing!). Cookie arrangements and favors are shipped, delivered or given to the recipient with one objective in mind – to make them smile. You can see more of these clever cookie creations on the Bundles of Cookies website, blog and Facebook Page.
A special thanks to Bundles of Cookies for partnering with us! Welcome to Half Baked!
Half Baked is thrilled to welcome another great vendor to our growing list of sponsors. Thunder Bay Press has released two great baking kits, written by Anneka Manning, that are right up our alley! Cookies and Cupcakes! Easy-to-follow recipes for downright delicious treats that will have everyone begging for more.
Cookies features more than 40 fun recipes including classics such as chocolate shortbread, jam thumbprints, gingerbread and inventive takes such as cardamom crescents and tiramisu creams. With recipes for simple, “plain jane” cookies as well as dipped and drizzled delights, Cookies offers options for every schedule and skill level. It also comes with four brightly colored cookie cutters to help you get started! With color photos and serving suggestions, you’ll be serving up your best cookies ever.
Cupcakes features 39 clever cupcake recipes that will have you baking cupcakes like the pros. Tired of the typical cupcakes flavors? Cupcakes includes Mandarin and Chamomile cupcakes for a fresh fix. Want a cupcake that almost looks too good to eat? Go with the beautiful beehive cupcake. There’s also the milk chocolate buttons if you’re craving a classic, and the baklava cupcakes for an unexpected twist. Cupcakes also includes more new takes on old favorites, such as individual blueberry cheesecakes and hazelnut cream sponge cakes, and unique creations such as jam doughnut cupcakes with a surprise in the center. The kit even includes nine brightly-colored silicone cupcakeholders for a complete culinary experience.
A special thanks to Thunder Bay Press for partnering with us. You can order both Cookies and Cupcakes on their website, here. Welcome to Half Baked!
For Father’s Day this year, why not skip the tie and go for something Dad can really enjoy. All dads love a good cookie and most enjoy a classic cocktail (especially after a long day!). Batch from Scratch has the perfect solution to satisfy Dad’s sweet tooth while keeping him in the spirit of the holiday with their Whiskey Iced Ginger Cookies. Esther Kang, the creator of this awesome cookie concoction, has shared her recipe with us to ensure every dad has a Happy Father’s Day. Crispy and chewy, Dad will love this ginger cookie filled with whiskey infused cherries and drizzled with a shot of whiskey icing!
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Batch From Scratch hopes by sharing something as little as a cookie they can spread happiness to the world. I’m sure dads everywhere will agree!
Iced Whiskey Ginger Cookie:
1/2 stick Butter
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
1 T Sugar
1 cup Flour
1 T Cocoa Powder
1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/8 tsp Ground Cloves
1/8 tsp Grated Nutmeg
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 T Fresh Ginger
1 1/2 T Molasses
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1 T Whiskey (heated)
1/4 cup Whiskey Soaked Cherries
Whiskey Icing: Confectioner’s Sugar, add Whiskey until desired consistency
1. mix butter, brown sugar, sugar in mixer until smooth and creamy, 3 minutes
2. whisk dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, grated nutmeg & salt
3. add ginger to butter/sugar, beat until incorporated
4. add molasses to butter/sugar
5. dissolve baking soda in hot whiskey
6. mix 1/2 dry ingredients into butter/sugar
7. beat in baking soda, then add remaining dry ingredients
8. add whiskey soaked cherries to dough
9. refrigerate for 2 hours, scoop & bake @ 325
If you love this cookie idea but are pressed for time, order a batch for Dad instead! You can find these Whiskey Ginger Cookies here or check out the Black & Tan Brownies! Another treat sure to make Dad smile!
Wishing all of the dads a Happy Father’s Day!
