pattycakes

I was also reading about some PCB transfer sheets were formulated for buttercream... perhaps that would work for ganache as well. Looks like I'll just have to try it out and mess around. thanks for you ideas!

I'm making 10 doz brownies for a wedding reception. I want to cover the top with a ganache & try using transfer sheet to make them look really lovely. Would I be able to use transfer sheets on this? I worried about the ganache setting up enough for the pattern to stick on. Can someone give me tips? thanks- pattycakes

Does anyone know why the ground oatmeal is good in CC cookies? Is it adding chewiness or just protien and bulk? I think it adds a bit of nuttiness and darkness to the cookies... any thoughts?

I've tried every cookie in the book it seems. I've done lots of tinkering to get the texture just right. I want a crisp buttery edge surrounding a chewy cookie. I could acutally enjoy the perfect chocolate chip cookie sans the chips if the cookie dough was superiour. While I like AB and CI-- the best I've found is from Gayles Bakery in Capitola. The Kahola Cookie is truly fab. here's my version of their cookie: 3/4 c. unbutter 1/4 margarine (I know ew...but it helps with the chew factor) 1 c packed brown sugar (I use light) 2/3 c white sugar 1egg plus 1 yolk 1 teasp vanilla 2 c flour 1 teasp baking soda 1/2 teasp salt 2/3 c oats ground fine in food processor 1 c chips 1 1/3 c toasted nuts (pre toasting them really makes a difference) -blend butter/marg and sugar until light. Add eggs & vanilla. In a separate bowl combine all dry ingredients. Mix dry and wet together. Add chips and nuts. For big bakery style cookies measure out 1/4 c dough balls and bake at 350 until done. (this is your preference--I like mine underdone ion the middle so they stay chewy) enjoy! pattycakes

Wendy- I know I will not be alone in thanking you for your blog. I was impressed by your work, humbled by your honesty and generosity to share so much detail with me (us) and bummed that your blog is over! But as they say leave 'em wanting more! thanks again!! -pattycakes. I hope you are ready for a lot more questions about your work on the PB forum!

I have 2 of these. One makes a "quilted" pattern (I use it for baby shower cakes and daisy cakes-- kind of a country look) and a scrolly string line design. you need to roll in one direction... so the design doesn't go wonky. I liked the way it turned out. I will rummage aound for pics later. -pattycakes