Reanaclaire Bakes Berries And Walnut Butter Cookies

WHILE MY BAKING MODE IS STILL ON, I tried doing some cookies yesterday. Looks like I did a lot of cooking this year round but actually it is not so. My family and friends thought I have done a lot of cookies and baking this time round.... but little did they know that half ended up in failure and cannot be "shown" in the market. LOL... When it comes to baking, I really have lots to learn but firstly, I really must put my small oven to retirement and invest in a better one with fan or something. Sorry yeah, let me practise more first ya before they can be "legally" given away as gifts. LOL....

Alright... after all explanation said and done, here was my next experiment on butter cookies. I adapted the recipe from Ann here, I hope I have not "tarnished" her cookies. They look so perfect over there while mine ended up in odd shapes and colouring. Maybe I used different kind of brown sugar, first batch came out darker than my second batch cos of the two different kinds of sugar I have used. hmmmm... Who can tell me why...

Recipe for Berry Cookies

120g butter, slightly softened
50g caster sugar *I used brown sugar*
175g plain flour *I used self raising flour*
1.5 tsp baking powder *I omitted this*
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract *I put lemon juice*
40g dried cranberries, cut to small pieces
40g dried blueberries *and I added in some walnuts*

Sift plain flour and baking powder in a bowl, set aside.
Beat butter and sugar till pale and fluffy. Slowly add in beaten egg and vanilla extract, mix well followed by the plain flour and baking powder, mix well again.
Lastly pour in the berries and fold well with a rubber spatula.
Shape the cookie dough using a dessert spoon then using a knife to push the dough onto the baking sheet.
Bake at preheated oven at 180 deg C for 20-25 minutes or till golden brown. Cool the cookies completely and store into an airtight container.

Butter and sugar mixed and creamed...

Cut up some dried cranberries and blueberries... walnuts in another bowl...

All ready for baking...

Lining up batter for baking...

See the odd shapes?

The first batch turned out darker in colour cos of the different brown sugar..

Yes, some were a bit overbaked.... Failed...

These are better but don't know why they are flatter and fatter....

Now you know why I cannot "give away" as gifts...

But then not shy to post them here for all to see...

Will "force" my kids to finish them instead...

LOL....

Three Hours City Tour At Ensenada, Mexico

A THREE HOURS CITY TOUR when we embarked in Mexico on the second morning. My sister booked the three hours city tour in Ensenada, Mexico, a van came to pick us up from the port. Ensenada is the border of Mexico and it reminds me of Hatyai, a border town too between Malaysia and Thailand. We were taken to a shopping area where we must haggle for the goods. LOL.. Yes, something common in my own country... Anyway, we did not buy anything for ourselves... just a wooden handmade truck for my grandson which cost $8usd. Nothing much to shout about on this three hours excursion, I was so sleepy on the way back to the ship that I dozed off and only awaken when we were driven through the town. All in all, I just wanted to step onto Mexican soil and I would give this a miss if I were to go on this Mexico cruise again. LOL... At the open area shopping walking towards the Blowhole... This is La Bufadora Blowhole, an amazing natural marine geyser that is capable of shooting water over 60 fe

Exploring The Sea Cruise Royal Caribbean

CRUISING ALONG.... Once we deposited our bags in our cabins, we had our buffet meal at the Hammerjack restaurant and exactly at 4pm, we heard a loud Horn signal... ITS TIME TO SAIL ALONG THE PACIFIC OCEAN! And while the ship started to sail, we humans started to walk and explore.... to familarize ourselves inside the ship.... Elevators on each side of the ship.... Making my mark.... On another side.... We walked along to check out our food outlets... This Promenade Cafe had became our regular joint .... We like to sit there enjoying our hot drinks and desserts... Free flow of food day and night.... Passing through the bars to the casino... The casino will open only when the ship is in international waters... At one of the jackpot machines... I wonder if they are real?? But they are only $1 bundles... Then we went up to the highest floor.... The swimming deck.... Taken against the sun.... Nice sunset in the evening.... The Happy Trio!

First Day In The Royal Caribbean Cruise To Mexico

ROW ROW ROW YOUR BOAT.... gently down the sea.... Royal Caribbean, it is my second time following this giant vessel, the first time was from Singapore to Phuket, that was a very nice cruise. So when my son mentioned that he found a good deal online, this time to Mexico, I agreed without hesitation. Let's Go! A three nights stay with food and lodging only cost around $250 per person with at least one senior in per room. Meals were either buffet style or fine dining, we can choose and cafes were opened 24 hours for us to rest and relax. How not to resist... LOL... And so here we are... just one week after landing in US, I was on the sea.... Looks small from afar... It was a giant vessel with at least 14 floors.... On the way to embarking after Custom Clearance... Our room for the next three nights.... Small and cosy.... And adjoining to my son's family room through a door... The one with balcony cost a bit more... A short briefing about safety after we checked in....

PHJanuary 25, 2017 at 3:01 PM
It's not as bad as you described lah hah..hah... Looks normal to me. Don't compare with Ann because her works of art will make ours all look like so cacat. As long as your cookies taste good, I won't mind receiving some. I like those browner ones, more flavor.
Somewhere in SingaporeJanuary 25, 2017 at 4:07 PM
Looks ok to me, i like the whiter one, i also won't mind receiving some..
suituapuiJanuary 25, 2017 at 4:42 PM
Bravo! Bravo!!! I wish I could try too.
Elin ChiaJanuary 25, 2017 at 4:47 PM
Claire, you changed her recipe a bit will definitely change the shape of the cookies :p just kidding :p... A good start :)
Rose worldJanuary 25, 2017 at 8:27 PM
Haha. Weird but cute shapes. Am sure they tasted good.
Nancy ChanJanuary 25, 2017 at 9:54 PM
That's a good start. Practice makes perfect ma. I am sure your kids will finish off the cookies. I don't mind having some of the darker colour.
Ginny HartzlerJanuary 26, 2017 at 12:47 AM
I think the darker ones look GOOD! They are not burnt and still are edible! They all look so puffy and tender and good! The TASTE is whet matters, not the looks. I want a BIG bite of one right now.
munJanuary 26, 2017 at 2:49 PM
You don't need to force me, I will gladly eat them for you. ;) So much good ingredients in the cookies, must be very tasty. They don't look bad lah. Cookies are supposed to be senget here and there.

Here's wishing you and your family a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!
IreneCJanuary 27, 2017 at 3:42 PM
Hahahah! Brave of u to try though. I always buy my CNY cookies from a dear friend, who's an excellent baker and chef (the same lady who makes the otak-otak)

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