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Kiss sugar goodbye with these simple peanut butter cookie swaps
Good morning!
Raise your hand if you're ready for a long weekend! Memorial Day is fast approaching, and that means it's time to fire up the oven and bake some delicious treats to celebrate with loved ones. We're talking red, white, and blue desserts that are perfect for picnics, barbecues, or just relaxing at home. Start practicing now while you still have some time. Let's get festive!
THE MAIN COURSE
You only need a few ingredients to make a delicious batch of peanut butter cookies, which is one reason they’re so popular. That begs the question - can you replace one of those main ingredients (sugar) and still get good results? The answer of course is yes - and it’s much easier than you think!
RISE TO THE OCCASION
There are 6 days left until Memorial Day
THE SIDES
The moment your banana bread comes out of the oven, the clock starts ticking on its freshness and shelf life. While you can’t keep it fresh forever, you most certainly can make it last longer by using these easy storage techniques.
Sugar cookies are a holiday staple, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them all year long. If yours aren’t coming out fluffy and chewy on the inside like you’d hoped, this is what you’re missing!
Baking can be difficult enough as is, but when you add humidity to the mix, it becomes that much more challenging. If you ever deal with high humidity in your kitchen, use these tips to make sure your baked goods turn out as perfect as possible!
CHEW ON THIS
Put your frosting skills to the test with a fun and decorative challenge! This challenge is perfect for those who want to elevate their cakes and cupcakes from simple to spectacular.
Here's what you'll need:
Cupcakes or a cake (baked from scratch or store-bought)
Your favorite frosting recipe (or store-bought frosting)
Decorating tools (piping bags, decorating tips, offset spatula)
The Challenge:
Frost like a pro: Master the art of smooth frosting! Use your offset spatula to create a clean and even layer of frosting over your cake or cupcakes.
Pipe it up: Equip yourself with a piping bag and decorating tip and practice creating with different piping techniques. Start with simple borders and swirls, then move on to more advanced designs like rosettes, shells, and leaves.
Get creative: Once you've mastered the basics, it's time to let your creativity flow! Use different colored frostings to create designs, add sprinkles or chopped nuts for some texture, or pipe messages or greetings.
Bonus Challenge: This challenge is perfect for a special occasion - try creating cupcakes decorated to match a birthday party theme, graduation celebration, or even a springtime get-together!
Don't be afraid to experiment and have fun with this challenge! Frosting is a great way to personalize your baked goods and add a wow factor to any dessert.
THE LEFTOVERS
Ovens and baking go together like peanut butter and jelly, so not having access to an oven might seem like a deal killer for your next batch of biscuits. Before you call it quits, check out these simple alternatives that’ll leave you and your guests impressed!
There’s nothing like missing a main ingredient for a dessert that you’re suddenly craving. Thankfully, when it comes to apple pie spice for apple pie, you won’t miss a beat with these simple swaps!
KEEP ON RISING
Still hungry for more baking knowledge? Dive deeper into past newsletters for tips and tricks you might have missed the first time around. Completely free and available 24/7!
STAY SWEET!
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Happy baking!