Episode 79: Better Cookies = More Presents From Santa

Did you watch my video last week? Well, I have an update for you. I told you I was using you as my accountability partner. Watch to see my progress.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PerfectlyPastryBakery/videos/271926351507214" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/PerfectlyPastryBakery/videos/271926351507214</a><br /><br />I wanted to give you an update on our upcoming Food Drive so mark you calendars:<br /><br />We want to help touch the lives of families in our community by helping House of Neighborly Service make this Thanksgiving special for families.<br />Starting 11/2-11/6 for every donation you bring in from the list below, you will earn 10% off your purchase.<br /><br />Discount applies to one purchase daily, but we would love for you to come back and donate all week long to help meet the needs of the community.<br /><br />Can of green beans<br />Can of corn<br />Can of fruit<br />Can of pumpkin<br />Can of evaporated milk<br />Can of cranberry sauce<br />Can of mushroom soup<br /><br />This week's baking tips are about making your cookies better for the holidays.<br /><br />🎄Use room temp butter<br />🎄Cream butter and sugar together for at least 10 min<br />🎄Add eggs one at a time and let fully incorporate (Remember to scrape in between)<br />🎄Biggest Mistake: Overmixing. Once you add the other ingredients, only mix until the flour goes away. The more you mix; the more gluten is created; the tougher your cookie will be<br />🎄Put your chips in with all other ingredients instead of at the end.