Almost Famous Amos Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Tomorrow school starts, meaning our daily routine to resume and busy like usual. What an enjoyment to be a stay home mom. The Raya, the weekends, the school holidays..everyday were incomparable to the days we used to encounter during my working days. But I guess, different people do have different opinion and variable life style in living their life. I am just as good as what I am now, smelling the best essence of life :)

I baked these cookies on Thursday night and by the time I had the chance to update this entry, only 1/3 of cookies were still available in our cookies jar. I used the same recipe  as this one as posted earlier. But this time around I added 10 gram of cocoa powder + 1/2 cup of dried blackcurrants + 1/2 cup of dried cranberries + 1/4 cup of toasted almond nibs. To my surprise, the cookies were still crunchy and worth all the effort!!

My recent visit to the Pantry Magic in Bangsar, with these cookie cutters to add to my collection! Do email zsyakirah@gmail.com to order custom-made cookies to brighten up your special day.

And here too, home made vanilla essence from Pantry Magic. Having to bake almost weekly, I've been experimenting with different type of ingredients to achieve a delicious and delectable bakes, not only i'd like but to all. Thank you too Kak Farida for sharing her experience on how much difference can a pure ingredient, affect to your bakes. Like always, I'll be using pure butter (anchor or SCS) only and now will be using pure vanilla essence in my bakes. No more All Star brand vanilla flavour. Bake it, then u'll smell and taste the huge difference. Fida Vanilla, RM30 per 100 ml, u can still see the vanilla seeds in the bottle :)

Have a great week ahead all!

Almost Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies

Bright day all! Here is the other Raya cookie that I mentioned earlier. The best crunchy chocolate chip cookies and how true as was pro-claimed as, Almost Famous Amos! Bake it then you'll know it. It's light, crunchy and not too sweet alike Famous Amos..hence you can munch with half the guilt..hiksss

The recipe was taken from Kak Rima .

And...my favourite Raya delight..my mom's popiah gulung, with sweet peanuts fillings. My mom would make tins of these when we were small and we'd spend hours to roll these crunchy popiah. And now, when me and my sis were married, mom would still make these on her own, but just enough for us to munch. Yes, she 'll made it only for us!! Lucky hubby and kids wasn't too keen..and yes, they are all mine..hehe

People are flocking back to their kampung already..have a safe journey!

Eid Mubarak..

I am so sorry for the long silence. I've been fully occupied with the kids lately plus, all those eid preparations. Finding a boy's shirt is a headache, let alone shirts & pants..for 4 boys (including hubby), certainly drove me crazy.

My eldest son, have been fasting at his own will almost daily. And please dont imagine the request for Iftar, from the drinks to the main meal. By night, I was so exhausted and snuggling next to my baby, simply shoved me to the neverland till my morning alarm shouted aloud.

On the other note, my first year of being a stay home mom during Ramadan was really satisfying. So far, only 2 days of Iftar outside and the rest were all home cooked. And believe or not, I havent step a foot to a Ramadan Bazaar at all this year! And I missed my long queue and crowd at Restoran TTDI Jaya  for a decent Iftar meal! A good thing I've realized that..less wastage.

I managed to squeeze in some night time to bake these cookies for us. Only after all where arranged in their boxes I've realized that mostly where chocolate base..these were mainly requested by my sons.

Crunchy Almond London. Yes, this recipe is definitely to keep.

Recipe was from CMG.

Butter shortbread with chocolate. Nice!!
Recipe from Kak Wan, where i omit the cocoa for the cookie base..

Crunchy Snow Almond. Delicious!
Recipe was from Kak Azlita

Rolled pineaplle tart.
I did another version of tart using this recipe..nonetheless, I personally prefer..the previous version I did.

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I have 2 more cookies to share..but too lazy to take them out of their sealed boxes and take photos..insyaallah will do share soon.

And this cake was ordered last Sunday..sorry for such long delay to share the pic. Butter cake with chocolate chips and coated with chocolate ganache = chocolatey butter cake..perfect! We had some Maltesers in the fridge and simply arrange them on the cake.

To all, my valued customers, blog readers, friend, family and all the muslims..may His blessings are upon you & family for now and as always.

Be safe..eat in moderation..travel safe and take care. And dont forget to hug your loved ones :)

Happy Eid Ul Fitri all!!

Rolled Pineapple Tart

Salam Ramadan to all.

Time flew so fast and we are already so close to our second week of fasting. I've promised to my self that I'll be baking my own Raya cookies this year. Since I am a house wife now..it is not plausible to be spending hundred of Ringgit for Raya cookies any more. Hiksss...I cant justify that to hubby can i..:)  My Raya cookies allocations are normal for our house, my mom's, my in-laws and as well as 'buah tangan' to my aunties/uncles. And of course I'll be baking only our favourites. All determined and prepared..here goes my first batch of Pipeapple Tart, a must have each and every single year. 

Any one with the same motivation as me this this year..here is the recipe to share :)

The original recipe : CMG 
Adapted as below;

230 gram butter (i used anchor)
400 gram flour
40 gram corn flour 
50 gram icing sugar
2 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla essence
Pineapple jam (i used the premium ready made from Bagus)

1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp cold water for glazing

1. Mixed butter + sugar till fluffy.

2. Add in beated egg yolk & vanilla.

3. Add in sifted flour & corn flour.

4. Rolled dough and cut in rectangle shape, I ensured the width is approx 2 inch wide.

5. Piped the jam horizontally at the edge of the dough. Rolled slowly and neatly. cut at your desired length.

6. Baked for 20 minutes in a pre-heated oven of 160 degrees Celsius.

7. Let cool on the cookies rack and pack in your cookies container :)

And, here are some bakes ordered. Thank you :)

Three chocolate batik cakes.

A chocolate walnut brownie.

'Selamat Berbuka' to all.

The weather is extremely dry, please be ensure we have a lot of water during Iftar.. Take care!

Delicate Strawberry Rose Meringue Cookies

I received few messages regarding these pretty sweet cookies. What? How? These cookies were requested by one of the customer for an engagement gift.

My bad for not explaining further on these germs, i've always in a hurry in updating this blog. A chocolate cake is baking in the oven, and here I go sharing for all.

The recipe was from Sweetapolita. (I cant open the site tonight, will update the link once ok)

4 large egg whites
1 package (85 gram) Strawberry Crystal Jelly {i used Nona}
50 gram cup caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 100 degree Celsius. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mat. {I used the silpat mat}

Place the egg whites in a large bowl and with an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat on medium until frothy. Pour the Jelly mixture powder & sugar, into the bowl in a slow, steady stream. Turn mixer on high and continue to beat until the egg whites are stiff and shiny, about 5 minutes.  Add vanilla extract until just combined. 

Scrape the meringue into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip and pipe the cookies onto the lined baking sheets.  Starting in the middle and make 2 full circles, about 2-inch in diameter and 1 1/2-inch apart.  

Bake the meringues until they are firm, about 2 hours. Turn off the oven and leave cool. Once cool, store in air tight container.

Try it!!! It's like having a crunchy jelly.. Guilt free! Cookies without any butter & egg yolk. LOL!!

Something is amissed in the recipe..i'll figure it out..i'll be tweaking it a bit soon for a better/drier cookies. These one were too sensitive to moisture and air..

The only  'decent' photo I managed to capture :(

Happy trying!

Not always a bed of roses..

Birth & death are indeed human cycle and all were by the power of Allah swt. One of my dearest uncle just passed away on Sunday due to an accident. The accident happened when he was in his way back from the mosque and it happened just in front of his house. He lost his life on spot. He was pious man, a kind hearted, the one you would go to and seek advice for, a soft spoken man who loves his wife so dearly, never raises his voices, the one who fast religiously, a husband who married his wife at young age and loves her endlessly, a father who all his children look up to and rely on till the end, a grand father to loves and care his grand children so much..Al-fatihah Hj Amran Satun. I felt the lost of him and of course such amicable void to my Mak Cik Ani and his children.

Life is not always a bed of roses..below are all the bakes with rosetta design made by request.

Devil food chocolate cake.

Carrot cake with cream cheese.

Red velvet cake with cream cheese.

Moist chocolate cup cakes with chocolate ganache.

Strawberry meringue cookies.

 Thank you lovely people!! Hug and kiss your loved ones always!

Butter Cake with Chocolate Chips

I had flu with extremely heavy head..yet, popped in medications and start baking for my 2nd son 5th birthday last night. A promise must be kept especially on his birthday. Iman had been talking on this Boboiboy cake since last year, where Adudu should be dead..how can I let him down just because of my flu..

I simply baked butter cake with chocolate chip, coated with chocolate ganache. And had a quick  touch on the figurines. At least the figurines had some resemblance of the Boboiboy character..Iman woke up in the morning and was so delighted on the cake I made..Phewww..meaning he did recognized the figurines..hehhehe..

For the recipe I used the same as HERE , simply added a cup of dark chocolate chips. And I also added a tspoon of butter flavour essence..simplest cake ever, yet never let anyone down..my fave cake!!

Happy birthday darling baby!! Mummy loves you so very too much!



I also packed Yuyu's macs and cookies and posted via Pos Laju..TQSM Yuyu for the trust..hope the macs are ok and safe.. :)

Assorted macarons: Dark chocolate, caramel & coffee.

Crunchy chocolate cookies

Owh please flu, go away fast!!! And sorry all photos were taken using ipod only, I am too lazy to get the camera :))))

Take care all..

In holiday mood..

First and foremost..photos were taken by my Blackberry at such wee hours with a trembled hand who eagerly asked me to sleep..there were no motivation to produce such nice pics but to wrap all and enter my one and only 'cave'..

Nonetheless, happy holiday to all..it was such a pleasant weekend..no rush..Shah Alam was empty..such a peace going to Giant with no queue.. Below were all last Friday's night bakes..

All the followings were brought to my IL..crunchy coconuts cookies..errrr..the taste indeed was better than the look..trust me LOL!!

Victoria sandwich cake with strawberry jam..my FIL said..sedap nyer.. :)

And a chocolate cake for my darling niece Alya who turned 1..

TQVVM Kak Sya on the Congo bars and chocolate cake..glad you like it..you paid more than it worth, i shall send you some goodies soon ya..

 

Red velvet cake for McNa! TQVVM and glad to meet you after almost 10 years..you still chomel la.. :)

Till the peeps..happy holiday!

Gift for the loved ones..

Good morning..

Below orders were from Yati, for her loved ones and all were freshly baked last night!. It's really a thoughtful gesture to give out sweet treats for your friends and family in showing love and care! My mom once said to me, by giving out its closes relationship and blooms love..

Ermmm...I received a new baking tool from hubby yesterday and i m in love :)

TQ Yati! TQVVM..

Two chocolate cheese brownies, with chocolate drizzle on top.

One mini Red Velvet cake.

One normal size Red Velvet cake.

And in return, coconut crunchy cookies for the ladies..

It'll be a long weekend ahead..enjoy and safe trip to all!!

Three in a nite..

As salam all..My last bake was Monday nite, as the previous post. Tuesday nite i was still ok, as i called it my rest nite. Wednesday nite, i already feel something amissed..took out the butter, grabbed my jot book, put on the apron..and here i go..three new recipe in a nite..ahakss..

Banana cake with choc chips. Turned our very soft and moist but not too sweet and far-far away like the shop's take. The taste of the banana was strong and original! The recipe was in my jot book, i'll share later. Insyaallah..

I have been longing to try this..and turned out so delicious!!!!! I dont know why lately i just love the taste of brownies and the square shape cutting. Simply easy to grab and have at a go..and i dont have the guilt to have 2-3 pcs as it's so small...imagine having 2-3 large cut of cakes, such a big guilt...Source of recipe is HERE.

Last week i had Famous Amos giant cookies with heaps of raisins, oat and choc chips..and hadnt had enough of  those..and yes, i do have a sweet tooth. If you ask me which aremy preferences, i'd chooce cookies and brownies over cakes. But yes, it feels always good to indulge into a good and delicious cake once a  while. So last nite, the 3rd bake was chewey gooey choc with cranberries cookies..Source of recipe is HERE. The original recipe had peanut butter, i omitted those instead replace with a cup of dried cranberries which i got from Bake with Yen. Yummyyyyyy!! Had a box of these on my work desk..

Till then peeps..enjoy your day!