My daughter and I have been making jewelry for several years now and we both really enjoy the creativity and the satisfaction of making something that we can wear or give as a gift or sell. The thought that someone is wearing something we have made is a great feeling. Now I have been selling my jewelry for several years and as of today I am excited to say that I have opened an Etsy account. Here are some examples of what I make. I have found working with beads and mixed metals is really fun and I am totally addicted. So go to my new etsy site....here is the link:
www.etsy.com/shop/shannontcrandall
Now back to cookies......We tried a new recipe last week and it was a hit. We made double chocolate walnut biscotti.
So here is the recipe:
Double Chocolate Walnut Biscotti
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 stick of unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1 tbsp. confectioners sugar
Pre-heat oven to 350 F line baking sheets with parchment paper. In abowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. In a mixer beat together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat until well combined. Stir in flour mixture to form a stiff dough. Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips. On a floured surface form dough into two 9" logs that are about 2'' wide and slightly flatten. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar. Bake logs for 35 minutes or until slightly firm to the touch. Cool on baking rack for about 5 minutes. Then take off baking sheet and cut diagonally into 3/4'' slices. Place cut side down onto baking sheets lined with parchment and bake for about 10 mins. or until crisp. Cool on rack.
Try this recipe and see if you like it! We sure did.
