#nuttysweetness

These cookies are a delightful twist on the classic Payday candy bar, combining the nutty and sweet flavors with a soft and chewy cookie texture.

Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1 cup packed brown sugar. 2 large eggs. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 tsp salt. 1 tsp baking soda. 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 cup rolled oats. 1 cup chopped salted peanuts. 1 cup butterscotch chips.

Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the salt, baking soda, and all-purpose flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the rolled oats, chopped salted peanuts, and butterscotch chips. Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these delicious Homemade Payday Bars Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Delightful and zesty, these Lemon Poppyseed Macarons are a perfect combination of citrusy freshness and nutty sweetness. The delicate shells have a hint of lemon zest and poppy seeds, while the filling adds an extra burst of lemony goodness. These macarons are sure to impress your friends and family.

Ingredients: 180g almond flour. 180g powdered sugar. 130g egg whites aged for 24 hours. 30g granulated sugar. Zest of 2 lemons. 1 tsp lemon extract. 1 tsp poppy seeds. Yellow food coloring optional.

Instructions: Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together into a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites, being gentle but thorough. Add lemon zest, lemon extract, poppy seeds, and food coloring if desired, and gently fold until the batter is smooth and shiny. Transfer the batter to a piping bag with a round tip and pipe small rounds onto a lined baking sheet. Let the macarons sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to develop a skin. Preheat your oven to 300F 150C during this time. Bake the macarons for 15-18 minutes until they have risen and have firm, glossy tops. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, sandwich the macarons with your desired filling e.g., lemon curd or lemon buttercream. Store the macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 24 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy your homemade Lemon Poppyseed Macarons!

Prep Time: 60 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes