Probably due to my visits to the hospital to see my FIL.
The same place, the same ward...where my beloved father passed away. As i looked at the heavy pour outside the window, was it the rain drops or the tears in my eyes?
I realised, it's the pain in my heart...
On a brighter note, i bake some vanilla melts as i sort for comfort food. A filled-up cookie jar never fails to cheer me up. These little wonders melt my heart instantly!
Buttery with melt-in-the-mouth texture. The icing adds sweetening effect to the heart!
Through this blogging platform I started only months ago, i have also gained friendship.
From the bottom of my heart, thanks to all who left your messages for me. My FIL has since been discharged. Your comfort words became the pillar of strength for me.
If i may show my little appreciation to all, i will send each & everyone my vanilla melts.
The best way to fill up an empty heart is to fill it with love...
In time to come, i hope to go back to voluntary work again.
Ingredients:
180g Butter (softened)
1tsp Vanilla Bean Paste (you can substitute the vanilla paste with 3tsp vanilla extract)
160g Icing sugar
1 1/2tbsp milk
260g Plain Flour
2tbsp Corn Flour
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 160deg
2. Grease oven-tray or line with baking paper
3. Beat butter, vanilla and 1/3 cup sifted icing sugar in small bowl with electric mixer until light & fluffy.
4. Add milk, beat until combined
5. Add sifted flour and cornflour, beat on slow speed until combined
6. Refrigerate biscuit dough about 10mins or until firm enough to roll
7. Roll dough into a 30cm log; wrap in plastic
8. Refrigerate dough 1 hour
9. Cut dough into 4mm slices
10. Place slices on trays and bake about 10mins or until just golden.
11. Cool biscuits on trays for 5mins before transferring to wire racks to cool slightly
12. While still warm, dust biscuits liberally with remaining sifted icing sugar
13. Cool completely on wire racks.
14. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week
Recipe reference: Women's Weekly Cupcakes & Cookies
Jessie
sweet lovely melts .. i really do hope these melts have brighten your mood and day stay happy willya =)
ReplyDeleteHeart-felt thanks Jess!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and lovely cookies..Stay happy!
ReplyDeleteJessie,
ReplyDeleteWish you FIL speedy recovery.
Ur cookies are very lovely and nice presented.
Cheers.
these cookies look lovely. and great news about your FIL
ReplyDeleteLove your buttery vanilla cookies. Beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteSonia, Angel, Anh, Angie : My heart-felt thanks to all of you ;)
ReplyDeleteYour cookies look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better. Glad to hear your FIL has been discharged.
yooo... u always make my eyes n mouth open so...BIG!!!
ReplyDeleteNEL: My heart-felt thanks ;)
ReplyDeleteJane: You also make me laugh big time haha... Thanks Jane ;)
Thank you for this sweet treats and it warms my heart:) Cheer up, my fren! Am sure this vanilla melts has soothed you in these gloomy days in our sunny island here.
ReplyDeleteEver since I started using vanilla bean, I have became a huge fan of it.
ReplyDeleteGlad that your FIL is ok now ^_^
Eron: Thanks my friend! You have just bought sunshine to me :)
ReplyDeleteNeyeeloh: Vanilla bean is pretty versatile for its usage. I love to add it for my bakes too. Heart-felt thanks neyeeloh!
Nice cookies you have, I want to bake this one also. Hope baking will make your happier :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cookies and stay happy.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy that your FIL is out and doing well
ReplyDeletejust like yourself.
(:
this is definitely my next baking adventure
thank you!
Take good care of yourself, your FIL needs your care and attention.
ReplyDeleteI am so so attracted by the specks of stars on the full moon. Very pretty.
Min: Yes! Baking indeed helps! :)
ReplyDeleteAnncoo: My heart-felt thanks ;)
jasmine: Look forward to see your posting soon. Happy Baking!
Wendy: Thanks Wendy for your compliment and concern ;)
Jessie, I now understand the comment you left on my blog. I know life can be so unpredictable, and at times, harsh on us ... =(
ReplyDeletePlease stay positive by thinking on the brighter side, K? I hope your FIL is feeling better now, especially when there are still many of you around who love and care for him so much! That's the power of love! But I have to honest here, I know that's the cycle of life. Reading up books on psychology has made me accept the fact that everything in this world comes and goes, has its highs and lows. Most importantly, live life to the fullest and go with your conscience so that we won't have regret.
Take care! Thank you for the cookies! That's very sweet of you. =)
Lovely cookies :) Hope the cookies have cheer you up! Jia You!
ReplyDeleteHi Jessie, glad to hear that your FIL has discharged. Pls take care and stay positive cos your husband and your FIL need your support too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your cookies, taste so yummy!
Hey Jessie,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that your FIL is discharged now. Look on the 'sweeter' side of life ya! Channel those negative thoughts into your baking, it should make you feel better =]
Cheers and stay happy
Jessie,
ReplyDeleteWith your nice bake of vanilla melts, i'm sure you have feel much better now. Take care!
Pei-Lin: Thanks for your encouraging words! You are young yet know so much about the sentiment of life~
ReplyDeleteElyn, Jess, Bakertan, Honeyboy: Sending my heart-felt thanks and cookies on the way :)