Homemade Peanut Butter and Chocolate Whoopie Pie Recipe That Couldn't Be Easier

zondag 22 september 2013

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by Nicole Fabian-Weber 6 hours ago in Food & Party

Whoopie pies. One of the world's most delicious, and conveniently, easy to make, treats. Few things can compare to biting into a soft whoopie pie and tasting the delectably sweet frosting inside. Yum.

If you're a peanut butter and chocolate lover, you absolutely need to make this Chocolate and Peanut Butter Whoopie Pie recipe today. And how's this for you: You probably have all the necessary ingredients in your cupboard already. How can you beat that?!

Homemade Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 cup hot water1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup white sugar1 cup butter1 egg1 tablespoon butter1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar1/4 cup peanut butter1/2 cup milkInstructions:

1. Cream together 1 cup of the butter or margarine and the egg. Add 1 cup white sugar, vanilla and hot water. Stir in the flour, cocoa, and baking soda and mix well.

2. Drop from a teaspoon onto cookie sheets and bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes. Sandwich cookies together with Peanut Butter Frosting.

3. To Make Peanut Butter Frosting: Blend 1 tablespoon butter and peanut butter. Stir in confectioners' sugar and add enough milk to make frosting soft enough to spread. Spread between the flat sides of two cookies and sandwich together.

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Colorful Rainbow Cupcakes Recipe Is Easier Than It Looks

maandag 9 september 2013

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There's nothing more fun than eating foods that are colors that they aren't supposed to be. Anyone remember the blue ketchup craze? Kids went crazy for that stuff! While the colored butter might have been a step too far for me (I still can't wrap my mind around that one), I can't say no to rainbow cupcakes.

These delicious and, most importantly, colorful cupcakes are SO easy to make (you only need some cupcake mix and food dye), you'll be wondering why you've never tried them out before. The key is adding just the right amount of drops of food coloring to separate bowls of batter and then adding the batter into cupcake liners in even layers.

If you're looking to make a cupcake that tastes a little lighter than usual, try a simple dollop or swirl of whipped cream on top instead of traditional frosting. The fluffy topping is the perfect touch for these crazy cupcakes. Drop on a few of your favorite sprinkles, and you're good to go!

Rainbow Cupcake Recipe,  adapted from Spoonful

White cake mix
Food coloring (red, blue, green, and yellow)
Cupcake liners
Whipped cream or frosting of your choice
Sprinkles (optional)

Prepare your white cake mix, then divide the batter evenly among six small bowls. Following the food coloring formulas below, dye each bowl of batter a rainbow color.

Line a muffin or cupcake pan with 16 baking cups. Evenly distribute the purple batter among the cups. Then evenly distribute the blue, green, yellow, orange, and red (in that order). As you go, gently spread each layer of better with the back of a spoon so as to cover the color underneath.

Bake the cupcakes according to your recipe directions on the box.

Add your favorite frosting and toppings.

Food coloring formulas:

Purple --  9 red and 6 blue drops

Blue -- 12 drops

Green -- 12 drops

Yellow -- 12 drops

Orange -- 12 yellow and 4 red drops

Red -- 18 drops

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Kim Kardashian's Baby Weight Battle Just Got a Lot Easier Thanks to Kanye West

woensdag 14 augustus 2013

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by Emily Abbate 4 hours ago

Sure, Kanye West can be a bit frightening with all of this lashing out at paparazzi business, but the man's proving to be a stellar dad to little baby North and, more importantly, an excellent partner (and, cough, husband-to-be) to his girlfriend Kim Kardashian. There have been loads of reports that Kim's worried about losing the baby weight as of, like, yesterday. Lucky for her, she's with a man who thinks she's beautiful just the way she is. Yeah, get this: a source tells Hollywood Life that Yeezy loves Kim's curves and is most definitely NOT pushing her to exercise. In other words: Kanye's doing whatever he can not to stress Kim out about the extra weight.

Now that's the kind of man that I wouldn't mind having around. Kanye's relaxed attitude about Kim's baby weight takes a whole LOT of pressure off. I mean, come on, who doesn't wanna look good for their man -- amiright?!

Losing weight is hard as it is. However, the last thing a woman needs is to be in the kind of relationship where they feel constant pressure from the person they're interested in to look perfect. A supportive significant other is so so crucial when you're at a low-point with your self esteem and body image. Their love, support, and patience can literally make ALL the difference in your mentality.

Sure, if you're attached, a supportive husband or boyfriend is essential to dropping pounds and staying healthy. However, there are other things that help too.

Incorporating constant activity: I'm not saying you should be going out and running eight miles every morning. I am, however, saying don't be afraid to walk the extra five blocks to the farther subway station or take the stairs instead of the escalator at your local shopping mall. Believe me, those extra steps and effort will add up over time.

Keeping things in perspective: The most important thing is that, no matter your weight, you're healthy. Sometimes being healthy doesn't mean being stick-thin. Think about your lifestyle and what works for you, and understand that a size 2 doesn't mean success.

Setting realistic goals: Instead of saying "I want to lose 50 pounds," set smaller, more realistic milestones. After each small milestone, give yourself a reward. For example: Your first goal could be running a full mile without stopping. When you accomplish it, reward yourself with a new workout tank or fun pair of shorts.

Do you have a significant other who is really supportive of your weight loss efforts? What helps you stay on track?

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