Baking Frenzy!

If I could make one wish, it would be that I could eat everything I bake and not gain a pound.  But... since we all know that that's not the case, I had to exercise some serious self-control tonight. I love baking, especially with the pretty new KitchenAid my parents got me for Christmas.  Taylor wanted cookies, I wanted cupcakes, so I just HAD to make both.

First time I got an "Absolutely perfect!" from Taylor. :)

Cupcakes from scratch.

My biggest cookie fan.

I tried a new Pinterest trick this week.  Last time I tried to make my own frosting it was a complete disaster--my cake was nicknamed "The Big Sloppy." :\  So this time a bought some pre-made cream cheese frosting and whipped it in my mixer on medium for two minutes.  It was SO much better than frosting straight out of the can.  It was light and fluffy, and I was able to use a lot more frosting per cupcake.

All whipped up.

Then I filled a zip-loc bag with the frosting, cup the tip of the bag off, piped the frosting on, and then smoothed it out with a knife.

And they tasted good, too!

Did all of my dishes right after I was done, my mom would be so proud! (And that's only half of them!)

I was very good, and only had one cupcake. I did have a whole lot of cookie dough though, so I jumped on the treadmill after everything was cooked and the kitchen was clean.  Now that I've worked off that sugar coma feeling, I think it's time for some SportsCenter and HGTV with TK. :)