Almost the Easiest Cookies to Bake

This post isn't so much recipe sharing, but more tip sharing. I baked these cookies yesterday and they are so tasty, I don't feel guilty for the cheat. These cookies are almost the easiest cookies I have ever made. I use the word 'almost' because although this is pre-made cookie dough, you do have to do a teeny amount of work. Last year my friend Maria, who then lived on the US Air Force base, bought me some cookie dough that was not only pre-made, but was also cut into neat round shapes and laid out on a sheet. All that was required was to peel them off, put on baking tray and bake. So that is why I use the word 'almost'. 


So here is my tip, new in at Tesco is this pre-made cookie dough, and this week it's half price at £1.50 for a tub. It says it bakes 12 cookies, I got 17 out of it.

Very easy to use: 

1) Remove Packaging and loosen lid. 

2) Put in microwave on high for 30 seconds to make dough easier to handle. 

3) Using a dessert spoon, put lumps of dough onto a  lined baking tray. 

4) Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes. I think the packet said 190 degrees, Our oven is fan assisted and I nearly burnt the first batch at 13 minutes, so the second lot went in for about 11 minutes. 

5) Remove from oven, and leave to cool. 

6) Eat & Enjoy! 

I've been good and have saved some for another day. 

If you're wanting to know where the cool jar came from, then check out my friend's facebook page, Mearns Foil Printing.

Things I have learnt this week

I'm not normally a scatter brain, but for some reason this week I seem to have left my brain somewhere else. It could possibly be due to things that have happened at work which have focused my brain on other things, maybe I'm getting prematurely old and forgetful. Who knows. However, these are the things I have learnt so far this week. 


1) Wednesday: Taking the wrong coffee pot off the machine, will cause a mess, as well as risk of scalding. Fortunately, the latter was avoided. Unfortunately the former did! How did it happen? Making coffee for work colleagues, and there wasn't enough in the one pot for them all. Quick transfer of the coffee pot to the spare hot plate, and a new jug on was all I needed to do. Why oh why did I then decide to try and take coffee from the pot that was being filled? Half a roll of kitchen paper later and the mess was cleaned up. Well as much as I could get to anyway. So apologies to whoever has to clear up the dried coffee when the coffee maker is moved  to the new kitchen next week. 

2) Thursday: When your boss says you can work from home on Friday, it's necessary to take the work laptop, and any paperwork you have prepared, with you when you leave the building. It's not the best idea to drive almost a third of the way home, and then realise that working from home is going to be almost impossible without them! 


3) Friday: When making a cup of coffee, it's important to remember to boil the kettle first. Cold water doesn't dissolve the coffee, and I'd guess it probably doesn't taste too great either. 


Finally, 4) Also Friday: Pressing the unlock button while pointing your car keys at the wrong silver Astra will not open the doors! Maybe I shouldn't have such a common car! 

Another Load of Handmade Goodness

Following on from yesterday's post.


6) Rural Rustics 


This crafter is a friend of mine. Although I've never actually met her, I've known her online for about 4 years, and have shared happy and sad moments. She has been there to listen and to offer some great advice, and she has a great talent for sewing aprons and decorating jute bags. She's also been known to home a sock creature or 2. Below is my fab shopping bag.

7) Dragonfly Costume Jewellery

Another online friend of mine who I have known for about 2 years, and like the lady from Rural Rustics, has been there to offer some great advice. She makes some beautiful jewellery, and although I don't yet own any of her fantastic creations, I have eyed up many of her pieces. 

8) That's Sew Laura 

One day (hopefully) I'm going to have a little girl to buy some of these beautiful dresses for. 

9) Dollydoo

I love these owl cushions. This lady also does some fab Christmas decorations.

10) The Patchwork Heart

These notebooks & diaries are so pretty.