This weekend was mad in the kitchen. This weekend I baked two dishes and neither. one. had. chocolate.
It is not even a case of rustling up a one person dish for myself like my last post which was exploding chocolate-y goodness. I just did not bake with chocolate, my melts resting comfortably away in their pantry instead of screaming and running amuck like usual. Not that I would know of course 😉
And what is even more astounding that the cookie batch and the mini cakes batch would be perfect for a tea party. You know what else goes well with tea/hot chocolate, oh whoops there I go again, chocolate!
I feel my temperature running high, my head starting to spin – I simply must have been quite delusional as to do this to myself and to my family (who actually sacrilegiously prefer it this way!)
Calm. Breathe. Relax. Eat a Lindor ball. All better 🙂
Now as I flick through my photos, maybe it is not such an insane idea to have a chocolate-less weekend (once every couple of months of course :P)
I mean, the colours are so light and pretty (the chocolate side argues this is possible with white chocolate)
And the fruit popping out of the cake are so fragrant and cute (chocolate dipped strawberries…)
And the raisins are the most perfect golden against the buttery yellow of the cookie, their chewy to crumby textures so perfectly matched (melted chocolate ganache is the smoothest texture of all)
Wow. Obvious it will be a hard battle, head against heart. I. Can. Do. This.
Or simply bake with chocolate and without together 😀
(but chocolate always comes first)
So let us get to these beautiful recipes then shall we and leave my Gollum-style schizophrenia behind (my precious…) because let me be honest, my obsession is beginning to scare me 😉
And I really do not want to end up as a hunched back, skinny twig, balding, luminous eyed freak. Who is rather sweet though when he is Sméagol. I am just saying 🙂
Anyway on to the recipes being featured today (they should be crushed, removed, given to the dogs…) – please excuse my hyperactive imagination, chocolate is not evil, it is sweet and a little controlling, that is all…
1. Lemon Polenta Golden Raisin Cookies
Wow these were good. And small. And round. And so so cute 😀
They were like little sun disks (maybe you could offer them to Horus?) which were buttery, crumby and delicious, offset by the delicious taste of mini golden raisins. I want another one right now 😀
And I love using polenta! Do you remember these cookies? These taste a little like them but I prefer this recipe, though those were fantastic. I don’t know why (I have a thing for raisins 😀 – so biased!)
Anyways, the polenta gave it a little gritty (good gritty) crunchy taste in each bite while the cookie itself was slightly chewy and very soft – a perfect combination 😀
I got this delicious recipe off Milk and Cookies, a decadent blog with pictures to die for though unfortunately, I do believe she [Jen] stopped blogging 3 years back 😦
At least we can continue her legacy 🙂
Cut up and almost ready to bake 🙂
Here are my suggestions and changes to this awesome taste bud thrilling (non-chocolate!) recipe 😀
- I used lemon juice instead of lemon zest (1- 1 1/2 tsp) – add in some lemon or even lime or orange zest as well into the cookie for a citrus-y treat!
- I increased the polenta to 3/4 cup and decreased flour to 1 cup
- I used a VERY generous 1/2 cup of raisins (close to 3/4 cup) – greed is good 😉
- When kneading the dough, be gentle and patient – though the mixture seems crumby I assure you it will come together 🙂
- Make the whole batch. Otherwise you will regret it (bringing out my inner Trelawney – I saw it in your teacup!)
And now presenting recipe nombre deux! 😛
2. Tropical Citrus Berry Yoghurt Mini Bundt Cakes
A mouthful right? In more ways than one I promise. These cakes are gorgeous because
a) They are small and small things just make me go ‘awww’
b) They are soft, light and very very fluffy
c) They have berries in them – win
d) They make your house smell like spring while baking (though I am actually in Autumn now…)
e) The batter is exquisite – do not do what I did and reserve some for ‘tasting and making sure it’s ok’ (can you really beat a brownie batter?)
f) I. love. the. tanginess. from. yoghurt (works so well with Foodbuzz and their ‘flavour of the month’ – obviously being yoghurt this March)
I got this recipe from the divine A Spicy Perspective blog. Thankfully, I do believe Ms Sommer is still blogging 😀
Here are my changes to this yummy cake
- I made it in mini bundt tins (EEK!) and I loved them in there (TOO CUTE!) – it took 18-20 minutes of baking time 🙂
- I used frozen raspberries in the batter since strawberries are in short supply (gasp) but added 1 tsp strawberry essence with the lemon juice – feel free to add any combo of berries!
- I used orange zest in my cake to get double citrus combo
- I decreased the flour to 1 3/4 cup while adding in 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- I used Greek yoghurt for it’s gorgeous tang but would definitely try a berry yoghurt next time (cutting the sugar to 1 3/4 cup probably)
Does that really need icing?
- I ignored the icing – this cake is so moist it is so independent 😀
So go now and enjoy this Mad Hatter Tea Party, only due to the lack of chocolate. I guess after writing this post and fighting my conscience with an imaginary light saber/wand/whatever I want, I truly believe this weekend did deliver some decadent treats!
No you don’t.
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Yum those mini bundt cakes look delicious!
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Thanks so much – they certainly were (the yoghurt gave it an awesome tang!)
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Choc Chip Uru
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This is my kind of cake!! I love your mini bundts !! X
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Thank you very much 😀
I have not met one person yet who could resist a mini cake 😉
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Just to let you know I baked the cookies – I called them Jewel Cookies because they look so beautiful with the Craisins in them! I’ve posted photos too and put a link to you but since I’m quite new to this blogging game, I’m not sure if you will be notified. Feel free to use the photo of mt Jewel Cookies.
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They look stunning my friend 😀
I love the post and your awesome slideshow!
I will be posting tomorrow and in the draft have included a note to you – enjoy 🙂
And thank you so much for being so supportive of the recipe!
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Choc Chip Uru
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Thank you, Choc Chip Uru! (Love your name by the way!)
I’ve had more ‘likes’ for this page than any so far in my blog, thanks to you and your recipe!
PS Did my link come through to you?
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My pleasure my friend – I am so happy for you! And yep, the link is working fine but because it was not to this exact post it was not a pingback but that is fine 😀
So excited to see how people reacte to it 🙂
And I am glad you enjoyed this recipe my friend – it was truly wonderful to see your pics!
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Thank you the fabulous endorsement! Can you please teach me how to do a pingback?!:)
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My pleasure my friend 😀
And for a ping back, simply copy the URL of the actual post you want to give a link to instead of the general blog homepage 🙂
That’s it 🙂
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Choc Chip Uru
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Hehe, I love your stories… You especially had me with, “my melts resting comfortably away in their pantry instead of screaming and running amuck like usual…” I’m very intrigued by these polenta cookies. Have never seen something quite like them.
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Hehehe thank you 😀
I am glad I can amuse you – and I promise polenta cookies are the (my) new rage 😉
A must try for sure 🙂
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Choc Chip Uru
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Hello, I’vejustmade the polenta cookies but they are waiting overnight to be baked. Can you feel my impatience? The raw cookie dough tastes good though. I had run out of polenta so used semolina and had no golden raisins (I guess these are our sultanas) so I’ve used Craisins which are cranberry raisins. I’ll let you know how they turn out! Thank you for a delightful blog!
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This is awesome news 😀
I love your substitutions and craisins are one of the best snacks ever! And I feel for you, the waiting is the worst!!!
But the result worth it 😀
I can’t wait to see how they turn out – if you send me a picture, I will be more than happy to post it up in my next blog post 🙂
Enjoy!
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Choc Chip Uru
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I’ll be baking them today and I do take pictures of processes and finished products so I’ll send you one. Thank you for your interest.
You might like this site, some fabulous Brownies on here and I read that you’re searching out the best one!
http://www.shelikesherfood.wordpress.com
though, she too hasn’t blogged in a while
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Goldenboots
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Cant wait to see them 😀
Bet they will be perfect!
And thank you for the tip – I am going right now 🙂
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Choc Chip Uru
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Thank you for coming by and for commenting… so glad I dropped by they look amazing!
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My pleasure my friend – And thank you for visiting 😀
I am glad you enjoyed it!
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Choc Chip Uru
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These beauties would brighten anyone’s day!
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Thank you so much 😀
I they certainly did mine!
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Choc Chip Uru
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I like both mini or large Bundts, but either way this dessert is a beauty! Looks delicious and since I don bake dessert often, I’m envious you made more than just one kinds!
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Thank you so much – I too love Bundt shape in general!
Aww my friend don’t be jealous – just grab that sugar and start producing delicious treats – if anyone can it is you 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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love little cakes and with raspberries even better! I like how you deal with things by eating a Lindor ball LOL!
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Thank you so much 😀
And don’t you agree that that is the best way 😉
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Choc Chip Uru
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I love the sound of those polenta cookies and love how both baked goods came out with the lovliest light golden color. So pretty! Who needs chocolate when you can have delicious treats like this???
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Thank you 😀
The golden colour is why I associate both with tea parties in spring 😉
And although it is hard for me to admit this but it is true – who needs chocolate – wow I actually said it 😛
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Choc Chip Uru
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The clicks make me drool here.loved the colour n tatsy too…….
MAha
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Thank you so much for enjoying this post 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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urmm urmm… I really want to eat this now…. lol. Mini bundt cakes and cookies!! What a wonderful weekend you had!!
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Haha I wish I could give you them! Do you do postage 😉
Thanks for enjoying this post 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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YUM! They both look and sound delicious.
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Thank you so much I assure you they were 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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OMGoodness Girl! Now I need to run (not walk) out and get one of those mini bundt pans!!! They are so pretty and delicious looking…and the yogurt…sigh, lovely…your writing is tons of fun. I love the reference to my precious…makes me giggle every time I hear it..makes my eyes go big and my hands start to quiver. Also…finally figured out my posting problem…it was the browser I was using! AHA!
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Haha I bet you do 😉
Thank you so much for so many compliments *blushes tomato red*
And I am not liking where this quivering is going 😛
And I am so happy you have my friend 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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No chocolate? Are you feeling all right? Seriously, those mini-bundts are beautiful!
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Haha I am ok now thank you (I ate nutella, lots of nutella :D) – and I am glad you enjoyed this post 🙂
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Choc Chip Uru
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The Tropical Citrus Berry Yoghurt Mini Bundt Cakes look so adorable! I want one!
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Haha thank you – I wish I could give you one 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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Wow they look soo cute and delicious! Particularly like the use of polenta. Sheelagh@anirishvillagepantry 🙂
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Thank you 😀 – And Polenta is definitely a new and upcoming baking ingredient 🙂
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Choc Chip Uru
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The mini bundt tins look gorgeous as do those cakes! Polenta cookies!!! A whole new revelation, v cool!!! 🙂 I love Lindt balls too!!!
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Thanks so much 😀
I am totally glad I helped in your epiphany in baking 😉
And you go girl – anyone who likes Lindt balls is my friend!
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Choc Chip Uru
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Omgosh, these lemon polenta cookies – I’m working with golden raisins right now so I must try these this week! Great post – thanks!!
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Thank you 🙂
And definitely with or without a delicious supply of raisins, polenta cookies are a must make!
Enjoy 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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Both looks lovely, love the texture too. Would be perfect for afternoon tea.
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Thank you 😀
And you are definitely right – a perfect afternoon tea!
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Choc Chip Uru
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I especially love the mini bundts. They look soooooooooooooooo cute and delicious!!
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Awwwwwww thank you 🙂
Glad you enjoyed! 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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Who needs chocolate when you´ve got gorgeous cookies like these!
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The gollumistic tendency in me says I do need chocolate but I am trying to avoid it 😉
Thank you 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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mini bundts are definitely one of the most adorable treats ever. both of these creations are magnificent!
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Thank you very much and I agree – whoever created mini Bundts is a genius 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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Yummm! I absolutely adore the mini bundt pans too!
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Thank you – and the mini Bundts most definitely are too cute 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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I, for one, am glad you’ve left off chocolate… if only because of the cravings and anguish you’ve given me.. longing to have a bite of your creations;) Having said that.. these are sooo pretty and springy and lovely too!! And I’d love to have these on my ktichen counter as well!!
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Haha dont worry – I promise I will be hitting you with more cravings soon 😀
Thank you so much for enjoying my posts 🙂
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Choc Chip Uru
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How are you feeling today? Any palpitations from the chocolate withdrawal? LOL
Both your cookie and little cakes would be adorable for a tea party. So moist and yummy I don’t even think I would miss the chocolate or would I? No worries I know next week you will have more chocolate goodness on the way. Take Care, BAM
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Actually Doctor I did feel a little drowsy but the Lindor fixed it 😉
I definitely did not miss chocolate (for a little while) after eating these desserts so I hope you enjoy them 😀
And definitely no worried since time is coming for a very big chocolatey cheesecake dessert soon… I have said too much 😉
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Choc Chip Uru
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Very funny! I think Chocolate needs to be snubbed sometimes, just so it doesn’t think it’s the center of the universe!
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Haha but it is really… Just don’t tell it I said that 😉
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Choc Chip Uru
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Those mini bundts looks absolutely wonderful.. and I love the raspberries. And using polenta on sweets? Never thought about it. I may have to try it
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Thank you 😀
I’m glad you enjoyed both little sweets – and as for the polenta, I would say trying it is a necessity (at least in baking ;))
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Choc Chip Uru
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Everything looks delicious, even though they weren’t chocolatey 🙂 Love the idea of using polenta in desserts!
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Thank you very much 😀
And I definitely recommend polenta 🙂
Enjoy!
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Choc Chip Uru
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Hah! I’m a little bit of a chocoholic myself… it’s hard to gear up to make a dessert that doesn’t have it – because it is so necessary. I hope you get back on the chocolate train again soon – though both of these look very good (even without chocolate).
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Good to know I have yet another chocolate fantastic friend 😀
And I am glad you enjoyed these 🙂 – but I promise a lot of chocolate-y goodness coming up no joke I promise 🙂
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Choc Chip Uru
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these look delicious – and adorable!
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Thank you on both counts 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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These Bundt cake look so so adorable!!
And the cookies…They sound absolutely yum….
You know after seeing these, I am so craving a beautiful tea party….
Perfect.
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Thank you very much – I am glad you enjoyed both mini desserts my friend 😀
And I too wished I was having a real tea party because these are made to go with dainty china 😉
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Choc Chip Uru
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The bundt cakes are so cute, and looks delicious too!
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Thank you so much 😀
Their size makes them even tastier to me 😉
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Choc Chip Uru
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You have outdone yourself my dear friend!! Two lovely recipes and both are stunning. I have never tried polenta… especially in baked goods. What a great idea. Now the mini bundts make me just want to jump through the screen and eat one. I love your little bundt pan too. 🙂 What a wonderfully “mad” weekend indeed!!
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Thank you so much 😀
I am very happy you enjoyed 🙂
Polenta is much recommended – just reduce flour and add it into anything! And I am glad you are also a mini pan addict 😉
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Choc Chip Uru
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I should probably attempt some ‘chocolate’ free weekends too hehe because these cookies and sweets look just as delicious as the ones with chocolate 😀
And i always manage to convince myself that recipes without chocolate are technically healthy e.g. nuts and dried fruit is still fruit to me 😛
Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you that is actually a big compliment for me 😀
Choc dishes are just so… Perfect 😉
But these are just as good 🙂
And I always do the same as well! Dried fruit = key word = fruit 😛
Enjoy!!
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Choc Chip Uru
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These treats are so cute and look so perfect for a spring tea party!
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Thank you and I totally agree for a spring tea party (In autumn :P)
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Choc Chip Uru
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Holy nom nom. Check you out showing off your skills, lol. You made me laugh too with the calm down, eat a Lindor ball. I LOVE those, yum.
Have you ever made Malt Loaf? Looks like you’d be good at it. I love malt loaf too.
Just a FYI.. I’m on my iMac at the moment so I can view your website properly but I do a lot of commenting from my iPad at night in bed (lol) and for some unknown reason, your blog doesn’t render properly on it. I can’t read anything 😦 Just thought you should know.
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Haha thank you so much – I am glad you enjoyed both the recipe and the post 🙂
And a malt loaf? I want I want!!! Remind me I want 😀
And thanks for the tip – that is very weird as it comes up fine on mine – do you have cookies accepted on your iPad in safari settings? Also you can press view site normally at the bottom of the page because it comes fine on mine :S
Hope it works out 🙂
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Choc Chip Uru
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REMINDER: MAKE MALT LOAF! There ya go! 😉
Yes, I have cookies, etc accepted on my iPad. I’m a techie person so I knew that one straight away. In fact, when you get this comment, please directly email me back and I’ll reply to you with a screen shot from my iPad so you know how it shows.
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Haha thanks for that 😉
I will email you asap!
Thanks!
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Choc Chip Uru
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Adorable mini bundt cakes! So cute. You are correct, no frosting needed!
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Thank you and glad you agree 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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Wonderful cakes!!! I want to have a tea party too!! I’ll be the door mouse;)
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Haha thank you 😀
And you do not have to be a doormouse – you are defiinitely invited!
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Choc Chip Uru
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Both are so tempting and really cute! I love that square shaped cookies made with polenta. Thanks so much for the wishes dear….
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Thank you my friend 😀
I am glad you enjoyed them!
And it was my pleasure you deserved them 🙂
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Choc Chip Uru
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Normally I’m more attracted to cake-like things, but just the thought of those polenta cookies… mmmm!
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They certainly do have a gravitational pull to them 😉
Enjoy 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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LOL! Your obsession with chocolate is amazing!! I love it!
In the meantime you made some gorgeous subs for your chocolate-less weekend! The mini bundt cakes are just beautiful & I’m loving the idea of polenta cookies! Might just have to try that one out myself! 🙂
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Haha thank you – it is totally a positive 😀
I am so glad you enjoyed these mini desserts – thank you 😀
And I promise you will enjoy them on trying them!
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Choc Chip Uru
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These look great. As much as we both love chocolate, I frequently feel like a lighter, buttery, fruit dessert.
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Thank you – and it definitely gave my stomach a little lax out – now I am ready to go right back into the chocolate world 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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Those desserts look so yummy! I’ve never made anything with polenta–I’ll have to try that!
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Thank you very much 😀
And I definitely recommend polenta!
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Choc Chip Uru
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I have some mini-bundt pans languishing in the cupboards that are screaming to be used for these little cakes! (I have an aversion to raisins so I will pass on the cookies even thought they look delicious!)
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You bet they are! They are my new favourite item 😀
And if you still want to try the cookies – I promise nuts or chocolate or any other dried fruit would be just as perfect 🙂
Enjoy!
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Choc Chip Uru
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Come here, let me feel your forehead – are you feeling okay, no chocolate! Crazy Girl 🙂
I love how you described the Polenta Cookies as little Discs of Sunshine – you have me craving both of these with my cup of green tea this morning – I can almost taste them through my screen!
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Yes Dr thank you for diagnosing 😉
With a cup of green tea? Good thing I at least have some cookies left because that is the perfect combo – thank you my friend, and thrilled you enjoyed them so much 😀
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how cool that u used polenta. Its so verstaile isnt it? Love your creation, its refreshing!
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It most certainly is – love my polenta 😀
And thank you very much for your kind comment 🙂
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Choc Chip Uru
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Cute mini bundt cakes .. I always love things small and petite….
These polenta cookies look so lovely and melt-in-mouth delicious!
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I do think everyone likes smaller desserts just because cute is cool 😀
And I am very happy you enjoyed the cookies – thank you very much!
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Choc Chip Uru
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No chocolate! Gasp!!! JK Looks delicious! I have the same minibundt pan!
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Haha I know exactly how you feel 😛
And are these mini bundt tins the best 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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Polenta cookies?! Really!! Wow! That must be tried I say.
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Yep, it is no figment of the imagination – and yep definitely a must try 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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Wow! They do look yummy. Where did you get the cake pans? 🙂
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Thank you 😀
And I got them at a specialty houseware shop but I am sure you can buy them on amazon or online – just type in mini bundt tins and happy shopping!
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Choc Chip Uru
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Brilliant post – love the mini bundt cakes recipe and would love to try it for summer x
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Thank you so much – and although I made it in Autumn 😛 it is definitely a summer recipe 😀
Enjoy!
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Choc Chip Uru
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Polenta is such a joy to bake with – I love the colour, texture and flavour. Both these recipes look delicious, although if I had to choose I’d probably reach for the cookies first 🙂
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I agree completely and I am glad you enjoyed these recipes (I ate many cookies and am embarrassed to tell a number :P)
Thank yoU!
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Choc Chip Uru
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this is mine!!! mine!!! oh my… when i watched it the first time, I got so freaked out by it!! xD but these cakes are a beaute! seriously! I’d try to keep my paws off the screen!
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Haha 😀
When I was little and watched it gollum was a nightmare – now he is cool!
And I am so glad you enjoyed the cake – thank you 🙂
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Choc Chip Uru
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thanks for stopping by my blog and funny that we both had some crazy weekends producing sweets :-). especially those mini-bunt cakes look soooo adorable (why is it that we coo over everything small?) and i didn’t even know that you could make cakes with polenta, definitely worth giving it a try!
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My pleasure I really enjoyed it – especially the coincidence 😀
And thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed the cute lil desserts (awww)
The cookies are actually made of polent but you can of course make cakes too – have fun 🙂
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Choc Chip Uru
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Another lord of the rings fan 🙂
I love reading your posts, you have a way with words my friend.
Chocolate or no chocolate these are two amazing treats
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Yay for Lord of the Rings 😀
And thank you so much – I am very happy you enjoyed both the post and recipes to go along with it – I appreciate it 🙂
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Choc Chip Uru
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They both look amazing to me!
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Thank you so much 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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Chocolate or no chocolate, these look wonderful!!!!!
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Thank you so much – I am glad you enjoyed it my friend 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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My dear CCU, I wish you could see my huge smile and hear my continuous laughter when I read your blog posts. You are so clever with words and ideas. Both recipes seems scrumptious. The first looks like a version of a shortbread cookie and if it’s crumbly, it’s even more like shortbread. The second may lead me astray because of the Greek yogurt. What brands of Greek yogurt do you have available? My very favorite is Oikos Plain Greek Yogurt. Thank you again for your wisdom and humor. Always a pleasure to read you.
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Thank you so much my friend – you always make me feel so good and brighten up my day 😀
The cookies are certainly like shortbread, crumby soft and yummy 😀
The Greek yoghurt I use is ‘Chris’s Traditional Greek Sty;le Yoghurt’ though I don’t know if that is in the US :S
Thank you for your support and reading my posts my friend 😀
I appreciate you a lot!
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CCU
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hahah ok even without the chocolate these look ah-mazing! Love the polenta cookie idea, I’m pretty much obsessed with any kind of lemon dessert right now so these are absolutely perfect for me 🙂 I think it must be that summer’s coming that all of the fruit desserts are looking so good!
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Thank you 😀 – if you are a huge lemon lover even increase the lemon to 2 tbs to make it less subtle 😉
And lucky you – I am heading into the depths of autumn and then winter (mandarin anyone ;))
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Choc Chip Uru
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Lovely looking treats for spring. I would come to your tea party anytime!
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Thank you so much 😀
And you are more than invited!
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Choc Chip Uru
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I still haven’t made something sweet with polenta, I know, I know. I need to get on the ball. These look great.
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My friend you simply must! But I forgive you because you enjoyed my cookies 😉
Thank you 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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Yum! Both desserts look fantastic and delicious. Drooling!
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Thank you very very much 😀
Please do not fry your computer 😉
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Choc Chip Uru
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Chocolate is certainly not a requirement when it comes to enjoying baked goods! Polenta is an ingredient I need to start working with. Both of these look tasty, so deciding on one would not be an option. Thanks for sharing these links-well done!
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Haha you are so wise as to have known this much more before I had 😉
And definitely polenta is to be given a thought in desserts 🙂
Thanks my friend – I am very happy you enjoyed both options 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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yay for polenta in cookies! and for little baby bundt cakes.
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Haha I agree, there really should be a festival for them 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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oh these are all so cute!!!
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Thank you and that is why they were so much fun to photograph 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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beautiful cookies you have there! 🙂 the one with berry yoghurt sounds really healthy and delicious
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Thank you my friend – and I am glad you enjoyed both recipes 🙂
Though maybe not very healthy, they are light and flavoursome 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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You sure did have a mad weekend!! 🙂 I have to make the Lemon Polenta Golden Raisin Cookies!! Love the combination of all of those ingredients. I have never had polenta in a cookie…love the idea.
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Haha I certainly did 😉
And the flavour combo of these cookies is definitely delicious – a must try my friend 😀
Enjoy and thank you!
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Choc Chip Uru
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I’ve been thinking about trying cornmeal in cookies. Yours look delicious, and my boyfriend would no doubt love them (he has a strange passion for raisins).
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I definitely recommend it and your boyfriend will worship the ground you walk on with these cookies 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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…You can make cookies out of polenta!!!???
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You bet you can 😀
And you will love them!
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Choc Chip Uru
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very eager 2 try this.looks just yumm.kids will enjoy this surely….
Maha
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Thank you 🙂
I am sure you and your family will enjoy these!
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Choc Chip Uru
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These both look delicious–especially those polenta cakes! I’ve never baked with polenta before but I do love adding cornmeal to cookies and biscotti and such!
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Thank you my friend 😀
If you like polenta in one dessert you will love it in all I promise!
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Choc Chip Uru
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These both look wonderful!
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Thank you very much 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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First, congratulations on your recent awards — very well deserved! Second, I loved your post on your brother. Sibling relationships are the icing on the cake of life (chocolate, of course.) 🙂 And third, even when you deviate away from your chocolate obsession/passion/undying need (which I can truly relate to…), you come up with delectable, mouthwatering recipes! These two do indeed advertise all of Spring’s merits (even though you’re in Autumn there, as you mentioned.) It’s a pleasure to read your posts!
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Thank you so much my friend for all your wonderful comments 😀
Your metaphor is lovely and very true – siblings rock!
And I am thrilled you enjoyed this post so much (even though it was sans chocolate!!!) 🙂
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Choc Chip Uru
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Love the mini bundt cakes!!! I feel some spring baking coming this afternoon!
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Thank you 😀
And these definitely are Spring-ly desserts, no matter if I made them in Autumn 😉
Enjoy!
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Choc Chip Uru
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BOTH look perfect for tea! And I have to take a break from chocolate now and then, too, but the family is always happy when I return to their favorite 🙂
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Thank you so much 😀
And I too need some major chocolate fixing after this break weekend – I am totally thrilled you understand 😉
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Choc Chip Uru
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I have been having issues posting comments on your blog for the pass few days. Looks like its solve for I need to log in with wordpress account from now on.
I am taken in by these cookies you made and they are sure a good change compared to all the choc desserts you have been sharing. You know I am not really into chocs, so I am loving looking at the pics of these cookies here.
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I appreciate all your efforts so much my friend 😀 – I emailed you back and replied to your foodbuzz comments so hopefully you received them! Basically I have emailed the wordpress team to ask what is going on since this problem is happening for others as well :S
Anyway I am so happy you enjoyed this cookies 🙂
I agree, change (occassional!) is good and I am sure these would suit a not-so-choccy lover like you – enjoy my friend!
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Choc Chip Uru
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Your post is so funny. I love the mini cakes…never tried polenta cookies before. Well done for resisting the chocolate – almost! 🙂
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Thanks – I am a goofball 😛
And I am glad you enjoyed the recipes – I promise the battle may have been won but the chocolate war has only just begun… 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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You made really madly good treats! They both look so good! I don’t think I would be able to choose which one I would like more.. 🙂
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Haha thank you very much!
And I have a great idea – don’t choose, eat both 😉
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Choc Chip Uru
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These are just Adorable things. I love to eat them.
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Thank you – I wish I could have you over for a tea party 😀
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im in love with the square polenta cookies, they look so dainty! never baked with polenta before.. gotta try it after ur highly recomended post 🙂
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Aww thank you 🙂
But can I tell you a secret – they were actually meant to be round but I could not get that shape – good to know they look alright though!
And yep, definitely love me some polenta!
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Choc Chip Uru
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Lovely recipes, gorgeous photos!!
You know I totally agree with you re the chocolate (WHAT were you thinking????) LOL
But I’ve been guilty of same 🙂
Buzzed you too.
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Thank you so so much 😀
And I know, totally must have been a massive lapse in my head 😉 😛
Good to know I am not the only one 🙂
And thanks for the foodbuzzing support!
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Choc Chip Uru
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These are so adorable!! I just love mini bundts. While I do love strawberries, raspberries do sound delicious too. And, I love adding yogurt or sour cream to cake batter. I love the tang and the moistness it provides. Yum, absolutely looks delicious! 😀
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Thank you my friend – I actually love any berries I can get my hands on 🙂
I am really happy you enjoyed this tangy dessert 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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even though no chocolate i could still eat them all up!! they look great 🙂
ahh the berries would be so good, and so are raisins (i could just eat a bucketful of them 🙂 )
yum yum yum!
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Thank you so much my friend – and looks like besides grades and brothers, we share a love for berries and especially raisins 😀
Too awesome!
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Choc Chip Uru
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Okay…so it’s hard for me to imagine a chocolate-free dessert but these? These look phenomenal. I love all things lemon!
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Haha me too but it is possible 😀
And I am so glad you enjoyed these my fellow lemon-fanatic 🙂
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Choc Chip Uru
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To quoth the Mad Hatter: “You can always take more than nothing”…
And I’ll take LOTS of these! YUMMY CCU!
I love how inventive you are with your baking. And your excitement is contagious! Great job!
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Haha that quote fits perfectly 😉
I am so glad you enjoyed them!!!
I am not inventive, just manipulative – the real geniuses are those who come up with the initial recipes 😀
Thank you very much 😀
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CCU
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Lemon Polenta Golden Raisin Cookies? OH I AM SO IN!!!!! I love polenta, I love the idea of making them into a cookie:-) I decided I need one of those cute mini bundt pans, love how perfect the cakes come out:-) Hugs, Terra
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Haha, I thought that might grab anyone 😉
Thank you my friend, I am glad you enjoyed all this post offers – and yes, get a mini bundt tin for cute bakings sake 😀
Besides my wooden spoon, it is a new favourite!
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Choc Chip Uru
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When your desserts turn out this great one can do without the chocolate for a day or two! Oops, did I just say *do without chocolate?*
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Aww thank you – I cannot believe you said that as well but miracles do happen 😉
Enjoy my friend 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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You were busy! Those mini bundts are so cute. YUM…
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Certainly was 😀
And thank you my friend, they are like baby cakes!
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Choc Chip Uru
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The mini-cakes are adorable. Hard to go wrong with raspberries. Just keep those raisins out of my lemon polenta shortbread! You could put almonds in them, or hazelnuts, or more coconut if you are baking for me.
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Haha, thank you my friend – and should you ever come over, I will stud some delicious nuts into the cookies instead 🙂
Pinky promise!
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Choc Chip Uru
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Love them, both of them. I tend to include chocolate in just about everything but IMHO these are perfect just the way they are. Love the polenta and raisin, oh, and the baby bundt’s are too cute.
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Haha I know exactly what you mean – I was quite tempted to toss a couple of choc chips in but am glad I didn’t now 😀
And thank you my friend – I am glad you enjoyed them!
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Choc Chip Uru
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Great recipes! I love both but my favorite is the cookie recipe! They look so so yummy!
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Thank you very much 😀
The cookies were yum so I hope you enjoy them!
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Choc Chip Uru
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I like your calming philosophy/process haha! And both of those look gorgeous.
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I tried and it kind of worked 😉
And thank you 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
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