This past summer, Staci at Staci Edwards Design came up with the fantastic idea for a Bake-N-Blog event. Each blogger who participated selected a cupcake from Ming Makes Cupcakes, whipped up a batch of the cupcakes, taste-tested them (isn’t that the whole point of baking?!), and then blogged about their cupcakes. I made Graham Cupcakes with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting. May I just say YUM?
The event was a huge success – not only were the cupcakes yummy delights, it was also an opportunity to meet & make some new blog buddies. Maybe I should call this the Meet-N-Make Blog-N-Bake… no, nevermind :-)
This time, your Bake-N-Blog host is… me! And I’m counting on YOU to help me make it as successful as the first time around!
With holiday season coming up, this is the perfect opportunity to try out a new recipe for a cookie swap, to give as a gift, to bring to a party… or to just eat all by yourself :-) I found a blog called Food Blogga that has literally hundreds of Christmas cookie, bar, and square recipes from all around the world. Here are just a few of the yummy-looking treats:
Have I tempted you to participate?! Here’s how:
- Get yourself a big cup of coffee or glass of milk to keep you going as you look through all 440 Food Blogg cookie recipes here, here, and here. A bit over-whelming? Then just check out one of the three links – you’re sure to find something that will catch your eye (and taste buds!)
- Leave a comment on this post and let me know which cookie you’ve selected.
- Sometime between now and the Official Bake-N-Blog Day of Wednesday, December 1st, whip up a batch of your selected cookies. Don’t forget to take pictures!
- Write a blog post about your baking experience. Was the recipe easy or hard to follow? Did you like the results? Would you recommend the recipe to a friend?
- On Wednesday, December 1st, upload your Bake-N-Blog post to your blog. And let the party begin! I’ll add Mr. Linky to the Bake-N-Blog party post on December 1st, and then you can make the rounds and see what all the participants have baked.
As an added bonus, I have a little gift that will go to one randomly selected Bake-N-Blog participant :-)
I’ll post occasional reminders between now and December 1st. And if you could post about the Bake-N-Blog on your blog, tweet about it, or mention it on your Facebook page, that would be great. The more people who participate, the more cookies we can all virtually taste test :-)
And to make it all official and everything, here’s a button that you can add to your sidebar and link it to this post. I’m trying to get the code for the button to work too, but for now you can use this code: http://jaxdoesdesign.blogspot.com/2010/11/bake-n-blog-holiday-edition.html
Time to get your bake on!
Okay, I'm in! And no need to tempt me with a little gift because eating all these yumminess is enough for me! Although, I wouldn't say no to a fun gift! :)
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to make Nanaimo Bars, so that is what I choose for this round. Here is the recipe: http://karaskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/12/nanino-nanaimo.html
Thanks for being the new host and carrying on a great online event!
Okay Kelly I can see I am going to overdose on sweets this season, my weakness!!
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Karena
Art by Karena
Count me in! I will have to take the time to look through the recipes before I decide which one - will let you know beforehand! What a fun idea Kelly!
ReplyDeleteI'm in !!! I have to choose a recipe but I'm in! Every Christmas I make Peppermint Bark (& give it to my neighbors as a little gift for the season) -- doesn that count? :)
ReplyDeleteYes - I'm ready (well I have just under a month to do it ;-)
ReplyDeleteI would like to try something simple - but very appropriate. My hubby is Danish - so I choose
'Kokosmakroner - Danish Coconut Macaroons'
from the first link.
Can't wait to see how mine turn out - but also what everyone else verntures into...
Great idea and thanks for getting our tastebuds going Kelly :-)
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What a great party idea! I'm going to take some time to look through the recipes before I completely commit, but just say I'm seriously considering it. :-) Can't imagine I wouldn't find something I want to make in all that scrumptiousness. Love the idea.
ReplyDeleteEeeeh hee hee!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited Kelly, thanks for keeping the Bake-n-Blog spirit alive!
I'm going to do Mary's Butter Balls from the second link because they are cute, look delish, and my grandmother's name was Mary, and she's my favorite lady!
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I do have my recently purchased starfish and shell cookie cutters..., I hope I'll manage to make some cookies by Dec 1st!!
ReplyDeleteHere's what I would do..., either the Chocolate and Ginger Cookies or the Brownie Roll out Cookies, or possibly the Basler Brunsli (just because they're Swiss!).
I'm in! I'm going with the 'Vegan Spiced Molasses' cookies from : http://www.boneats.ca/2008/12/spicing-up-vegan-factor.html ... For anyone rolling their eyes right now about the vegan choice... just trust me, they'll be delicious!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait! I'm going to make the chocolate nutella cookies from http://funnfud.blogspot.com/2008/12/chocolate-nutella-cookies.html
ReplyDeleteI think i might even make this another skype/bake/blog party!
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This looks fun! I just might have to bake n blog. :)
ReplyDeletebtw - i'm sending you a couple of vintage borsht/borsch/borshch recipes! be on the lookout. (iphone pics, so hope u can read them ok...)
Great and fun idea. I don't know if I have time to be part of it, we'll see but if not I'll enjoy reading the post on Dec 1st.
ReplyDeleteOkay not really but only because I'm not a baker!! Great idea though!
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Maria
OMG you just made me crave for some sweeties...
ReplyDeleteBut who wouldn't? with those yummy looking treats:)
Yum! This sounds like so much fun, Kelly! I am feeling so overwhelmed with stuff right now, that I'm not going to say I'll participate just yet. Hopefully things will mellow out around here soon and I'll let you know if I can join in.
ReplyDeleteI've narrowed it down to 10 recipes - now I have to choose!
ReplyDeleteSo Kelly, I have this recipe for cookies that I have been dying to try...would it count if I used this recipe instead of one online and posted the instructions in my post??
ReplyDeleteNancy xo
Hi Kelly! I think I've made up my mind. :-) I'm going to make these: http://cookiedoc.blogspot.com/2007/12/mint-brownies-from-mama.html
ReplyDeleteOkay I'm in for Chocolate and Ginger cookies! http://home-gourmets.blogspot.com/2008/12/chocolate-ginger.html I love ginger cookies and I love chocolate, so of course I had to pick a cookie that combines both. Can't wait to taste!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely in!! I want to make the "snow cookies"... mmm, all these recipes are making me hungry!
ReplyDeleteI would like to participate :)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to make Scotcheroos mostly because they just sound fun!
http://rahchachow.blogspot.com/2007/12/crunchy-chewy-chocolatey-and-easy-too.html
Hi! I think this is a fabulous idea! I'm in for "Pummies" from the first link from http://cydhig.blogspot.com/2007/12/christmas-cookies-from-around-world.html
ReplyDeleteI can't get enough pumpkin and I think they sound pretty tasty! I look forward to seeing all the blogs on the 1st!
I'm in! I'm going to make the Chocolate Orangey Chocolate Chip cookies.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are keeping the Blog-N-Bake alive. :)
Okay.. here's a late sign up.. was debating between the "Chocolate Nutella Cookies" and the "Chocolate Crackles" (Yes, I love chocolate!!) But I see that Sally @ Pink.Vanilla.Love already got that one.. so easy choice for me! "Chocolate Crackles" it is! :D
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly,
ReplyDeleteHope it's not too late to participate in the cookie bake. I selected the Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chunks, Pecans, and Dried Cranberries. Yum!
It's never to late to bake, Marsha :-) Good to have you onboard :-)
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Okay Kelly- Better late that never right?
ReplyDeleteGot the Chocolate Thumbprint with Earl-Grey/White Choco Ganache baked up tonight. (http://www.eatingclubvancouver.com/2008/12/chocolate-thumbprint-cookies-with-earl.html)
Extra good.