Kelly Ripa, Michael Strahan…and cream puffs – Part 2

5 star cookies creampuffs
5 star cookies cream puffs

She has been spotted yesterday leaving her New York house and caring the book.

The book was Malcolm Gladwell’s David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants.

Poor Kelly, she only makes 20 millions (apparently). And she is upset because her co-worker, Michael is leaving the show,  “Live with Kelly and Michael ” for Good Morning America.

And nobody told her …so she is hurt…

My question is: Do you think she will finish like “Successful  Cream Puff” or “Bad Cream Puff”.

For us, there is no dilemma. We will make successful “Cream Puffs”. If you follow the link below you will find the recipe for making Classic Cream Puffs

https://www.5starcookies.com/2016/04/22/kelly-ripa-michael-strahan-cream-puffs-part

Now, we are ready to make vanilla cream + some Nutella.

Use 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix on low, until combined.

Increase the speed and whisk until soft peaks form.

Cut puff horizontally, spoon some whipped cream, add some Nutella (optional) and top with more whipped cream.

Serve immediately.  LIKE NOW…AND ENJOY!

5 star cookies cream puffs
5 star cookies cream puffs

If you fancy top with some icing sugar …

5 star cookies cream puffs
5 star cookies cream puffs

And because you are visiting my blog, I want to say huge “THANK YOU TO THE UNIVERSE FOR SENDING YOU TO MY BLOG, MY BABY, 5 STAR COOKIES”.

I am sending you so much love and more hugs and kisses than Kelly’s and Michael’s salary together!

Please come and visit again…

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The Best Cream Puffs Recipe

The best cream puffs recipe is here. Easy French dessert for you and your family. Are you ready …

cream puffs
cream puffs French recipe

Hello,

It may be the end of an era…Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan may never host again. Together.

So, my post today is for Kelly and Michael. It is French, very light and easy to make.

The name is The Best Cream Puffs.

the best cream puffs
the best cream puffs

SHOPPING LIST

  • flour (all purpose, unbleached)
  • butter
  • eggs
  • heavy cream
  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • Whip It (optional)

Equipment Needed for this recipe

Mixer (I used KitchenAid mixer)

Mixing bowl

baking sheet (12 by 16 inch)

ACTION TIME

MAKING The Best Cream Puffs Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup butter (unsalted)

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup flour

2 eggs (large size)

For the filling:

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Whip It (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS for Cream Puffs

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.

In a medium saucepan, on medium-high heat bring water,salt and butter to boil.

Quickly stir in the flour with a wooden spoon.

Continue to stir until mixture until mixture pull away from walls of the pan. (3 to 5 min)

Remove from heat and transfer into a bowl to cool slightly, about 5 min.

Add eggs, one at the time, stirring vigorously until well incorporate into batter.

Important: For this step you can use the mixer. (if you want to)

When you follow steps above you will see the following mixture:

cream puffs bowl
cream puffs bowl

Transfer dough into a pastry bag

Pipe puffs into prepared baking sheet. The size I used is 2 inch rounds (I was able to make 11)

cream puffs piped in baking
cream puffs piped in baking

Bake for 30 min at 375 F. Let puffs cool.

Making Filling

Add the heavy cream and Whip It into the mixing bowl.

Mix until done. (3 to 5 minutes).

Add pure vanilla extract and stir it.

To Assemble

Gently cut the tops off the cream puffs.

Spoon or pipe the heavy cream filling into empty shells.

Cover with the top.

And you are almost done.

Cover the top of cream puffs with icing sugar.

Refrigerate until ready to eat.

Enjoy and share.

the best easy cream puffs
the best cream puffs for you

Quick Note

Eggs – use large, organic eggs (Farmers market or your local store)

Heavy Cream – I used 35%

WHIP IT – Dr. Oetker product which is the cream stabilizer. You can find it any store near you. (Safeway, Superstore, Walmart…)

Butter – unsalted (use your favorite brand)

FINAL NOTE for the best Cream Puffs Recipe

The best French dessert.

So easy to make and very tasty. Let me repeat again: Super TASTY!

This French dessert is MUST make.

Final Grade: A+++

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No Bake Chocolate Cake-15 Minute Dessert

Mini Chocolate Ferrero Cake-The Best Ever

Chocolate Nutella Cream Puffs-French Best

The Best Tea Bombs-Sugar Magic

the best tea bombs

Nutella Red Wine Pot de Creme-Hello Fame

Sponge Cake 6 inch pan – How to make it

Raspberry Roll Cake – Winter Joy

Cinnamon Cheese Roulade – My September Life

Carrot Cake with Pineapple-Entertaining Award Recipe

easy cream puffs recipe
cream puffs old fashioned

PRINTING THE RECIPE

If you want to print this amazing recipe, please check the box below.

Don’t forget:

PRINT – MAKE – SHARE

cream puffs

THE BEST CREAM PUFFS RECIPE

Yield: Serving 2 people
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

The most amazing French Dessert is The Best Cream Puffs Recipe.

Simple ingredients and incredible dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter (unsalted)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs (large size)

Filling

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Whip It (optional)

Instructions

    Preheat oven to 375 F.

    Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.

    In a medium saucepan, on medium-high heat bring water,salt and butter to boil.

    Quickly stir in the flour with a wooden spoon.

    Continue to stir until mixture until mixture pull away from walls of the pan. (3 to 5 min)

    Remove from heat and transfer into a bowl to cool slightly, about 5 min.

    Add eggs, one at the time, stirring vigorously until well incorporate into batter.

    Important: For this step you can use the mixer. (if you want to)

    When you follow steps above you will see the following mixture:

    Transfer dough into a pastry bag

    Pipe puffs into prepared baking sheet. The size I used is 2 inch rounds (I was able to make 11)

    Bake for 30 min at 375 F. Let puffs cool.

    Making Filling

    Add the heavy cream and Whip It into the mixing bowl.

    Mix until done. (3 to 5 minutes).

    Add pure vanilla extract and stir it.

    To Assemble

    Gently cut the tops off the cream puffs.

    Spoon or pipe the heavy cream filling into empty shells.

    Cover with the top.

    And you are almost done.

    Cover the top of cream puffs with icing sugar.

    Refrigerate until ready to eat.

This recipe is MUST make! It is the classic cream puffs…When I serve this at parties people comment that they look difficult to make, but really they are quite easy to make…and so tasty.

the best cream puffs
the best cream puffs from France

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Coffee Chocolate Walnut Cookies

5 star cookies coffee cookies
5 star cookies coffee cookies

It is rainy and windy outside and I need something to make me feel good…something that will say “life is a piece of cake”..

And it is…That’s why I need to make some cookies.

Cookies with freshly grounded coffee beans, chocolate and walnuts. Cookies that will enter your life and make you feel special.

So, let’s make the Coffee Chocolate Walnut Cookies.

5 star cookies coffee cookies
5 star cookies coffee cookies 2

What ingredients do we need?

butter, white and brown sugar, egg, finely ground roast dark coffee beans, chocolate, walnuts, flour, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract,chocolate and yogurt covered raisin

Coffee Chocolate Walnut Cookies

Coffee Chocolate Walnut Cookies

Ingredients

  • 9 TBSP unsalted butter (127 gr)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 TBSP finely ground coffee beans
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup AP flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup chocolate covered raisins
  • 1/4 cup yogurt covered raising
  • 5 oz or 140 gr dark good quality chocolate (chopped into small pcs)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt .
  2. In the bowl of electric mixer beat the butter for 2 min.
  3. Gradually add the sugars and beat at high speed for 2 min.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla, ground coffee and mix until blended.
  5. Reduce the speed and add the flour mixture.
  6. Mix until completely blended.
  7. Add the walnuts, chocolate, chocolate chips, chocolate and yogurt covered raisins and mix it using wooden spoon.
  8. Refrigerate the dough overnight.
  9. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  10. Scoop the dough (capacity 1 3/4oz) onto the prepared baking sheet.
  11. Bake for 11 min.
  12. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

If you are a visual human being check pictures below…

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5 star cookies coffee cookies3

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5 star cookies coffee cookies8

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Almond Bars

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5 star cookies-almond bars

I wanted to make something that is healthy, delicious and gluten free.

But do you know what is gluten?

Gluten is the protein component found in wheat, rye and barley. If our body can’t digest or break down the gluten protein we have a gluten allergy.

It can range from a mild sensitivity to full-blown celiac disease.

If you want complete control (even if you are not controlling freak), cooking from scratch is the easiest way to avoid gluten.

So, let’s start baking from scratch.

What ingredients do you need for Almond Bars?

-Apricot Jam

-Almond

-Sugar

-Rum

-Chocolate

Almond Bars

Almond Bars

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup apricot jam
  • 2 1/2 cups almond
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 TBSP rum or gluten free vanilla
  • 150 gr chocolate (your choice)

Instructions

  1. Line 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment, waxed paper. (or Aluminum Foil)
  2. In a small saucepan warm the apricot jam until it is hot.
  3. In a food processor, grind together almond and sugar until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Add the jam and rum (or vanilla) and process until smooth.
  5. The dough is very thick and if it is hard to process add more rum or vanilla.
  6. Spread the dough into baking pan. Refrigerate for a few hours.
  7. Melt the chocolate and spread over the almond base.
  8. Refrigerate for an hour.
  9. Enjoy!
  10. Simple and easy!

Visual Instructions are below

Your final product:

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Some famous gluten – free celebrities

Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Keith Olbermann, Drew Brees, Miley Cyrus, Novak Djokovic

My Written Selfie Continued…finally!

5 star cookies pumpkin
5 star cookies pumpkin

Sorry guys when I said I’d leave you in suspense I didn’t mean for it take this long! Life has thrown a lot my way since I rang in 2016!

But I will continue where I left off…or not. To be completely honest with you I’m not too terribly motivated to write this.

I much prefer to write fiction, or write about fiction. I like tall tales, making up stories and telling everyone who is willing to listen about all the amazing books

out there and the fact that a lot of these amazing books I read come from home grown talent!

This just thrills me to my core! Prairie authors abound and I don’t want to tell you anymore about myself, other than

I wish to be one someday but am also extraordinarily happy and fulfilled with my career in childcare.

Starting where I am and pursuing my passions from this place is just as thrilling and I want to tell you about these amazing authors.

I don’t want to go back any longer. I just want to move forward! Let’s move forward together!

With that some hilarious things a child in my daycare centre told me today:
It was someone’s birthday, which in world of most children is a BIG DEAL! Then this adorable little guy piped up and said, “My mommy made me have a birthday!” I said “Oh yeah, she made you?” He looked up at me with the funniest angry face ever and said grudgingly “Yes she did!” Okay…he’s an old soul I guess :p
I’ve found that children really like to hear themselves talk and will say anything that comes to mind. One little boy announced to his friends as he was building a Lego house, “I have a penis! And play dough!” Two very important things to a three-year-old boy!
One of the girls is convinced that there is a store in her tummy and when she eats, the food goes shopping for baby stuff…if only I had half that child’simagination…maybe she’ll be the next J.K. Rowling and I can say I was her daycare teacher
I love looking after children. Their imaginations never fail to surprise and amaze me and their (most of the time) sweet gestures that they have no idea mean so much. Like wiping a child’s jacket off when they fell down, older children getting a Kleenex and wiping a younger child’s tears or giving them a hug, or just smiling for no apparent reason. I often try to remember my mind set at that age but it remains one of life’s greatest mysteries. Jesus has told us to be child like in faith, trusting, which goes against everything we are taught as we grow older. But what a lovely way to live don’t you think?

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5 star cookies written selfie

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Sandwich Threesome-Oreo Reese’s Oreo

Welcome to my food porn experience. We are making 69-19=50 shades of grey Sandwich Threesome.

The main characters are Two Oreos (imagine black) + Reese’s in between. (not the Reese Witherspoon, chocolate Reese’s cups)

Everything starts slow… Oreo 1 + Nutella + Reese’s + Nutella + Oreo 2

And while 69 – 19 = 50 shades of grey is happening the naked butler just enter the scene. In his hand he carries a bowl of melted dark chocolate.

He discretely brings that to the table and he leaves. Our sandwich threesome is slowly moving towards the chocolate bath.

They are kissing and touching as they slowly enters the chocolate bath …and as a camera is rolling my face is dark red and

I need to go to church.

So let me show you traditional way to make this sweet sandwich.

5 star cookies-peanut butter threesome
5 star cookies – chocolate threesome

Sandwich Threesome-Oreo Reese's Oreo

Sandwich Threesome-Oreo Reese's Oreo

Ingredients

  • 10 oreos
  • 5 Reese's
  • 10 tsp Nutella
  • 1 Cup Chocolate chips, melted

Instructions

  1. Place a Reese's peanut butter cup between 2 Oreos using 1 tsp Nutella to keep them together
  2. Dip and cover the Reese's Oreo sandwich completely in chocolate.
  3. Place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.
  4. Sprinkle crushed Oreos on top of each sandwich and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  5. Enjoy

 

5 star cookies-Oreo Sandwich
5 star cookies-Oreo Sandwich

And please don’t judge…just do it.

If you never had threesome and you secretly wanted to try…well what can I say…

I am not going to judge …specially I did it. It was part of this food porn experience.

Two Oreos and Reese’s …

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Oreo in Paris-Golden Aura of Novak Djokovic

5 star cookies - Oreo in Paris
5 star cookies – Oreo in Paris

Hi,

Tomorrow is Miami Open Men’s Final. We are going to see two remarkable players.

1.NOVAK DJOKOVIC

and

2. KEI NISHIKORI

Novak Djokovic with his current aura of gold has lost just one time in Miami since 2010 and has won 55 of his last 57 matches at Masters 1000 events.

This man, a gluten free fanatic,a joker and the most amazing human being is writing history of tennis.

And not just by chasing a very lucky, little, yellow ball but also by representing tennis as a sport.

By having the foundation to help children or by dancing in New York he is with us and  we are together in the midst of tennis history….and we are not even aware of it.

Why?

Because there are so many unfairly ifs send towards him and I know when it is all said and done, he will be the greatest the sport has ever seen.

Until then I am making quick, no bake bread called “Oreo in Paris”.

Oreo in Paris-Golden Aura of Novak Djokovic

Oreo in Paris-Golden Aura of Novak Djokovic

Ingredients

  • Ingredients:
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 8 Tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups ground walnuts
  • 3 cups graham crumbs
  • Topping:
  • 4 oz chocolate
  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 10 Oreo

Instructions

  1. Boil sugar and water until the sugar dissolve. Take saucepan off the heat.
  2. Add the butter and stir until is completely dissolved.
  3. Add mix of ground walnuts and graham crumbs. Mix well until homogeneous.
  4. Spread 1/3 of the mixture in 9- x 5-inch loaf pan, add Oreo, spread the second mixture add Oreo and finish with the last part of the mixture. Refrigerate at least 3 hours.
  5. Melt the chocolate and oil. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the mixture.
  6. Refrigerate for a few hours. Now you are ready….

Visual Instruction below

Image1- boil sugar and water

Image 2-add butter

image 3 and 4 – add mixture of walnuts and graham crumbs

Now follow step 4 in recipe box.

5 star cookies - tennis quick bread
5 star cookies – tennis quick bread

5 star cookies-oreo quick bread
5 star cookies-oreo quick bread

May the best man win…

…Djokovic and no ifs….

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It is OREO, THE OREO, JUST OREO, JUST AN OREO…

 

Coconut Chocolate Square

Coconut Chocolate Square
Coconut Chocolate Square

Interview with Coconut Chocolate Square

I: Tell me about yourself?

CCS : “We are delicious, chocolaty, moist and loaded with coconut.”

I:Why should people make you?

“Because we are so easy to make and if you don’t have much time and you want to bake we are your best choice.”

I: Do you have any tip for us?

-Use a large wooden spoon to mix instead of an electric mixer

-Use fresh chocolate chips

-Chill the bars for easy cutting

-Store nuts in the freezer to retain freshness. Let them come to room temperature before using them in baking

-You can use almonds, peanuts, walnuts, pecans

-If you have nut allergies replace the almond extract with vanilla and omit almonds or any other nuts on top

I: Can you describe yourself using one word?

“SENSATIONAL!”

I: Do you think you can share one of your selfies with my readers?

“Of course…

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coconut chocolate square 2

I: And my last question, can you please share your recipe with us?

“Of course…it is all yours now. Just press print and make it.

Coconut Chocolate Square

Coconut Chocolate Square

Rich, chewy and loaded with chocolate chips and coconut.

Ingredients

  • 2 squares or 56gr unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 squares or 56gr semisweet chocolate
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups granulate sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups AP flour
  • Filling:
  • 2 cups unsweetened coconut
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut
  • 1 can or 300 ml sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tbs almond extract
  • Topping:
  • 1 3/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 TBSP oil
  • 1 cup sliced almond

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Use 13 by 9 inch cake pan.
  3. Filling:
  4. Mix coconut and condensed milk together.
  5. Add almond extract.
  6. Filling is done. It is easy....
  7. For the base:
  8. Melt chocolate and butter until smooth.
  9. Remove from heat.
  10. Stir in sugar until blended.
  11. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well.
  12. Stir in flour. Mix well.
  13. Spread half of the batter in prepared pan.
  14. Add the filling. Spread the coconut filling by small spoonfuls and spread it evenly.
  15. Do the best you can.
  16. Cover with second part of the batter.
  17. Bake for 40 min or until set.
  18. Cool it.
  19. Add topping. (melt chocolate chips and oil)
  20. Sprinkle almond on top and cut into squares.

Thank you to our fabulous and famous squares for this interview.

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5 star cookies – coconut chocolate square

5 star cookies - coconut chocolate square
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Irish and Soldiers Cookies-A Little Prayer for You

Hello,

Irish and Soldiers Cookies
Soldiers and Irish Cookies

Today is Good Friday and I want to bake this cookies for all people who are far away from their homes.

And God there are so many of them. Soldiers, refugees, children…Please send them love and prayers.

And God if you are listening up there, please do something, this world is getting crazy. Please stop the war, any war.

I do not care who is right, who is wrong …just make it happen. Make this world peaceful place, full of love, fun and joy.

And full of cookies. Green Soldiers Cookies..Just for you!

 

5 star soldiers cookies

5 star soldiers cookies

It is really easy to make Irish Soldiers Cookies. As long as you have all ingredients and you follow instruction

in my recipe box you will be baking success.

So, before you start baking cookies please be sure you have the following ingredients:

Sugar (white and brown)

Butter

Egg

Vanilla

Green Food Coloring

Chocolate Chips (White and dark)

Flour

Baking soda, salt

Cocoa

Now you can start baking. Follow the recipe below…

Irish and Soldiers Cookies

Irish and Soldiers Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 TBSP vanilla
  • 2 tsp green food coloring
  • 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups AP flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup cocoa

Instructions

  1. Beat butter and sugars until combined.
  2. Add egg,vanilla and mix for 2 min.
  3. Add the food coloring and beat until combined.
  4. Mix all dry ingredients together.
  5. Pour them into wet ingredients.
  6. Mix it by mixer (use low speed) or by hand.
  7. Add white and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Mix it by hand.
  8. Cover with the plastic wrap and chill for 2 hrs and up to 3 days.
  9. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  10. Use 1.5 TBSP of dough and mold into ball (like half size tennis ball) and place it into baking sheet. Bake for 11 min.

Allow cookies to cool (if you can) and if you can’t start eating them right away.

You can store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

5 star cookies - soldiers cookies
5 star cookies -soldiers cookies

“I Say A Little Prayer”

The moment I wake up
Before I put on my makeup
I say a little pray for you
While combing my hair now
And wondering what dress to wear now
I say a little prayer for youForever and ever, you’ll stay in my heart
And I will love you
Forever and ever, we never will part
Oh, how I love you
Together, forever, that’s how it must be
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me

I run for the bus, dear
While riding I think of us, dear
I say a little prayer for you
At work I just take time
And all through my coffee break time
I say a little prayer for you

Forever and ever, you’ll stay in my heart
And I will love you
Forever and ever we never will part
Oh, how I’ll love you
Together, forever, that’s how it must be
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me

I say a little prayer for you
I say a little prayer for you

My darling, believe me
(Believe me)
For me there is no one but you
Please love me too
(Answer his pray)
And I’m in love with you
(Answer his pray)
Answer my prayer now, babe
(Answer his pray)

Forever and ever, you’ll stay in my heart
And I will love you
Forever and ever we never will part
Oh, how I’ll love you
Together, forever, that’s how it must be
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me

5 star cookies - soldiers cookies
5 star cookies – soldiers cookies

..AND SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR ALL OF US

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