Whenever I get a new batch of magazines one of my favorite things to do is lounge on the couch with a plate of chocolate chip cookies and flip through them—a mini indulgence I look forward to every month. Sometimes I fantasize about making french macaroons but they always seem a bit too intimidating and time consuming. So I came up with an alternative, the faux macaroon—homemade chocolate frosting sandwiched in Nila wafers. Just the sight of the Nila box takes me back to my childhood making this sweet snack even more appealing. See my recipe below.
Faux Macaroons:
Frosting: mix 3 cups of powdered sugar and 1/3 cup of coco powder (add more for a richer chocolate taste). Add 1/3 cup of softened butter, 1 tbs. vanilla, and 1/2 cup of half and half (add more or less to get the consistency you like).
Sandwich the frosting in the Nila Wafers and freeze for 15 minutes. Display on a pretty plate and eat, while reading your favorite magazines. xo
25 comments:
HI
Great post! and incredible blog ! Very helpful post! I must say. Simple & interesting. Wonderful work!
thank you!
They look delicious!
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Really good idea, they look fab. Yummy! xx
South Molton St Style
These are look delicious and simple! Had to pin them!
nilla wafers bring me back to childhood! i love leafing through magazines too, but now that ritual just got better with these! :) -marissa
LOL, this sounds like a great idea.
looks delicious!
love, selina
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That is ingenius!! My favorite part of the month too - love getting a fresh batch of magazines
those look so so yummy!!
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I love these waffers, this is such a cute idea. I`m sure I will try this recipe soon, maybe, for some quality time with myself, too!
Are Harper`s Bazaar and Vogue the two magazines that you read?
This is such a quick fix to liven up some cookies, great idea!
x
What a wonderful idea! I do the exact same thing with my magazines, coffee and something yummie to snack on! love it! xo
Cuuuuuute! I bet they were delish ;)
omg I need to try this!!!!
such a darling idea!
Oh my goodness, what a fantastic idea! How simple and fun!
xx Melina
I love the faux ones better than the real one... Yummy. I like to sit around and read my magazines while eating chipotle..
That's such a great idea!!
That is so cute. And thanks for showing how making a special teat doesn't have to be an all day baking session. Sweet!
they look delish!
xo
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These look AMAZING. I am totally craving one now! Also, I can never have the real ones because I have a nut allergy and they're usually made with almond extract so these are perfect!!!
Oh my goodnees! This is genious!
As much as I love macaroons too, they are so scary to make! And these look just as good (and tasty) as the real things!
YUM! These look delicious!
All I have to say is OMG Gweneth and those legs on that cover!
xo
Lo
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