BGT - December 10

Since people typically bake a lot during the Christmas season, I doubled up on recipes again this week.  I was dying to try my mother's recipe for Sandies, and I also wanted to make decorative Christmas cupcakes.

First for the cupcakes:  I made them the way I always do - it's both a timesaver and a healthier way to make them.

Ingredients:

1 box cupcake mix (because it was Christmas time, I used a box of Christmas Funfetti mix from Target)
1 1/2 cups diet Sprite (or diet 7up, diet Sierra Mist - any clear diet soda will do)
1 egg (or half an egg beater if you're being healthy)
Directions:
1.  Beat the igredients together for about two minutes or until completely blended.  Spoon an equal amount into each cupcake wrapper,
2.  Pop them into the oven at 350 degrees for the amount of time specified on the box (I think it's 18-24 minutes, but I'm sitting at my desk writing this from memory, so I could be wrong).  
3.  Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them with whatever frosting you choose.  I did half chocolate and half vanilla.  Another option is using Pillsbury's new frosting in a can - it's very simple to get an elegantly frosted cupcake this way.  However, I just used a butter knife.
4.  I purchased a package of six different types of sprinkles and candy decorations for baking creations.  I mixed them up and did a few cupcakes with each type.



And now, for the Chocolate Drizzled Sandies: Recipe coming soon!