G'Day dear friends! Welcome to Natasha In Oz and welcome to this week's Tuesday Tune post.
Has your life been as unbelievably busy as mine lately? I feel as though I have been racing around like a mad thing all week! I have had to do some substitute teaching (there must be lots of sick teachers around....flu season has obviously arrived!), I have had to help my kids with homework, do the usual household duties, cook, go marketing and manage the family....I seemed to be everywhere for everyone this week....
I don't know about you but when I am feeling stressed and I need to relax, I listen to some music and head to the kitchen...not to eat but to bake and cook! Yesterday I decided to make some cookies, but not just any old cookies....
Chocloate Ugly Cookies
Ingredients
115 grams or 8 tablespoons of butter,
200 grams or 8 oz of dark chocolate,
50 grams or 2 oz of chopped unsweetened chocolate and
1 cup of white chocolate chips
3 eggs,
3/4 cup of sugar,
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract,
11/2 cups of self-rising flour (or you can use plain flour and add 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder)
a pinch of salt.
First set your oven to 350F or 180C and line 3 baking trays with baking paper. In the top part of a double boiler, over hot, not simmering, water, melt the butter with the chocolate. Remove from heat, and let stand until tepid, about 10 minutes.
You can also take the quick option and melt them very slowly on low heat in the microwave...that is how I did it!
Using a hand-held mixer set at high speed, beat the eggs and sugar for about 2 minutes, until light and foamy.
Beat in the vanilla and chocolate mixture, just until blended. Stir in the flour, baking powder if you are using it and salt. Then stir in the white choc chips.
Now, at this stage you might be looking at this runny batter and panicking-don't! It is meant to be a bit runny. Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough about 1 inch apart, on the prepared baking sheets for a fudgy and flat cookie, or refrigerate the dough for a couple hours for a puffier cookie that doesn't spread as much.
I added some sprinkles to some...to make the uglies a bit prettier!
Bake the cookies for about 10 to 12 minutes or until they’re slightly cracked. The cookie needs to remain soft and gooey inside.
The whole family loved these cookies!
I love this recipe and I know that my family will want me to make these again! I also loved singing along to some of my favourite songs as I cooked. One song I love to play when I need to lift my spirits is "Up" by Shania Twain.
When everything is goin' wrong
Don't worry, it won't last for long
Yeah, it's all gonna come around
Don't go let it get you down
You gotta keep on holding on
Please enjoy today's Tuesday Tune!

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Best wishes,
Hi Natasha, I absolutely love Shania Twain's music. She is very talented. As you know, she writes most of her own songs as well as sings them beautifully. My favorite video of hers is "Still The One" - it is very sensual. I love country music and I posted some old (1994) and older
ReplyDelete(1986) "vintage" Reba. She is such a talented performer and such a humanitarian, and she definitely has staying power. Your cookies look good. I also like to bake and am working on shamrock sugar cookies today. Thanks for sponsoring this fun meme.
Blessings, Beth
That cookies !!!! o my o my ......happy sunday darling......love love Ria...xxx...
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear your father-in-law is doing better. That's great. ♥
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks so much for the cookie recipe! :)
I hope you all have a blessed week!
Shania has always been a favourite!!
ReplyDeleteI think I played her 'Come on Over' CD until it died!!
Great song for this week.
Sorry to hear about your fil, I know how it is, Mum had a heart attack last year, but is much better now.
And those cookies? YUMMO!!
Thanks for linking again. x
My father-in-law died unexspected in 2002. He had a heart attack, so I understand you fear. It's a good thing to remind your health, and to enjoy every day of your life, with friends and family!
ReplyDeleteI didn't see the post about your father-in-law, I'll go back now and read it. I'm so sorry this happened, but glad he is doing okay. I'll say a prayer for him.
ReplyDeleteI have all the ingredients for the cookies, they sound yummy!
You have had a hectic week. Your father-in-law day by day will get better and he will probably feel years younger. Enjoy your Sunday and thank you for the receipe. Mimi xx
ReplyDeleteShania had some of the best videos ever & I really miss her.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your FIL is doing better Natasha! The cookies look yummy and we can see the kids love them:@)
ReplyDeletegreat to hear your father in law is feeling better enjoy your rest dear Natasha
ReplyDeleteThose cookies are not ugly and look delicious!
ReplyDeleteNatasha, the cookies look delicious. I may have to pop down to the kitchen for a little snack. ;-)
ReplyDeleteGood advice ~ take some time for yourself.
Have a great week ahead and do just that! ~ sarah
Natsha:
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you've had a quite a week. I hope next week is better. Thanks for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.
- The Tablescaper
Hi Natasha,
ReplyDeleteI hope your father in Law is doing better and will recover totally. Thank you for the yummy recipe, sounds delicious.
Greetings, Johanna
Multi-tasking IS enough to drive a person mad! I'm glad to hear your father-in-law is doing better. Your ugly cookies look soooo good! Take a break!
ReplyDeleteNatasha,
ReplyDeleteOh how I can relate to your scare - not to mention, the added stress and worries that these moments bring... not to mention the emotional roller coaster. You and your family will be in our prayers - We pray that your Father-in-law will continue to gain strength everyday! My Mr. had his first heart attack nearly 8 years ago, at the age of 39, and since has had 4 more - with 3 of them just in the past 9 months ... He is killing me! :) Our prayers are with you and yours!
Love the cookies! Just may have to make some for the kidos (not my Mr! :)No siree!) tomorrow... He'll get some carrots and celery! LOL!
Well, I hope you have a better, stronger, healthier week! Wishing everyone a speedy recovery and know that there are many praying for all of you!
Thanks for taking time to post! You are so dedicated! :) (And... love Shania!... and I'm not a country fan but I do love Shania!)
BLESS YOU ALL!
Blessings all the way from Utah! ;)
Those cookies look gorgeous, and I love the name! Isn't it funny how some things look yucky but taste divine?
ReplyDeleteAm craving chocolate now Natasha. Haven't heard this Shania song for a long time. Hope you have had a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteNatasha, I am glad your father-in-law has improved, and I hope he will continue to get much better. I do know how stressful it can be when loved ones are in danger. Take care of yourself, too.
ReplyDeleteThese cookies look divine. I am wishing I had one to go with my cup of coffee.
This Shania tune was so fun to hear this morning. She is always fantastic!
Naughty but nice! I hope you have enjoyed a relaxing weekend after your stressful week.
ReplyDeleteI hope everything will be all right with your Father in Law, best wishes.
ReplyDeleteAnd we have a kind of cookies that are called Uglies and Good.
yum yum yum and yum. Those cookies are to die for. Thanks for recipe...my kids will love. Hope things are more calm this week....☺
ReplyDeleteLOL - - - chocolate uglies. LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteThe cookies look delish and do hope all is well there. Will have to check out Shania...didn't know she had a new tune out. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteThose ugly cookies look beautiful to me! Your kids love them .. that's all that matters. Cute post ... thanks for visiting my site ... Best get well wishes to your Father-in-Law ...
ReplyDeleteFunny - ugly cookies ;-) They sound wonderful and aren't even ugly - especially when done baking. Great post - I'll have to try them - love gooey!
ReplyDeleteHi Natasha, I am happy to know that your FIL is feeling much better. Yay! I really enjoyed your post showing us how to make those yummy cookies, and UP! is one of my favorite Shania Twain songs. I'm going to get it together and join in on Sunday Songs soon.
ReplyDeleteSo, does this mean you will be teaching full time?
Have a wonderful week!
Hi Natasha,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear that your father in law is recovering and I wish him well and speedy recovery, im sorry that you've been busy to try and do everything and be there for everyone *hugs*, you deserve the 5 mins of your own! the cookies can be decieving despite the name and look, but looking at your recipe, it sounds yummylicious!!!! thanks for sharing and following my blog :)
Natasha, we must have been cut from the same mold. Music and baking are great stress relievers and makes me happy. So glad your FIL is doing better. It's a real scare. My Dad was in the hospital for 4 days over Christmas break with chest pain. They ended up doing angioplasty. It's a scare and he seems so much more fragile now.
ReplyDeleteTake care and have a wonderful day.
Hi Natasha...
ReplyDeleteOhh my...it does sound like you have had a very stressful week, sweet lady! I'm so sorry and do hope that are getting some rest and relaxation this weekend! I'm so happy to hear that your father is doing well...that is so scary! Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers his way today!
Well dear lady, your chocolate "uglies" look and sound absolutely scrumptious! Of course, I love chocolate so I just know that they have to be GOOD! Hehe! I just made a fresh batch of "no bake chocolate/peanut butter" cookies yesterday. They are sooo quick and easy and my honey loves them! Anyway, so very happy to see you for the Sunday Favorites repost party this week, dear friend! Thank you for sharing your sweet cookie recipe with us!
I do hope that this next week will be a better one for you and your family! Take care...
Warmest wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
Those cookies look delish. Wishing your father a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteThey look delicious! I need one now!
ReplyDeletePrayers for you fil!
Happy Seasonal Sunday!
I love Shania Twain's music too..and I ADORE your photos of this yummy sounding recipe! :o) I linked up to your Sunday song as part of my "Art of a Romantic Bedroom'. Music is a must of course! I showed a photo of Dear Hubby's cello. :o) I always think of you when he plays it.
ReplyDeletexo
Donna
It is stressful watching someone you love go through a close call like this.
ReplyDeleteSeveral months ago my husband had to have a coronary stint - but he got his before an attack - he was lucky.
I imagine that your father-in-lawhe will have to go through cardiac rehabilitation.
It is normal for men to suffer from depression after a heart attack, some even still go through denial.
I hope and pray that your father-in-law will fully recover.
My how yummy your cookies look! Nice mosaic and presentation of the recipe! Thank you! Cathy
ReplyDeleteNatasha,
ReplyDeleteLove the cookies! It is very early in the morning and I haven't even had coffee and I want a cookie!
Beautiful music. I hope you have a wonderful, stress free week and and all goes well for your loved ones.
Carol
Hey Natasha! those look soooo divine! i am going to have my little sis make some for me! I mean if I made them I would eat them ALL so it would be better if they were at her house :) Thanks for putting the measurments in "my language" :) I appreciate that! :)
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know that I just discovered your lovely and uplifting blog today. I am enjoying exploring the different posts and love the music selections! Music adds so much our lives! Shania's songs are always so uplifting and fun.
Yum!
ReplyDeleteGreat post and your cookies sound delicious. I am going to have to try your recipe, thanks for sharing. I love Shania too, she is a wonderful singer. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteYam! These cookies look just amazing!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, yeah! I LOVE Shania Twain. I was so sad to hear that her husband left her for her best friend. Isn't that awful?
ReplyDeleteI've had a busy bee week too. I need to find five minutes just for me!
Sarahx
Those cookies look so delicious....
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting on my cupcakes! It gave me a chance to visit YOUR adorable blog! I think Ill link up since my fav song is the Sunny Day song at the end of the post! How fun! Food and music are the two best things in life. ;)
ReplyDeleteNatasha, I'm so sorry to hear about your FIL. I'm glad he's doing better but I will add him to my prayer list.
ReplyDeleteThese cookies look scrumptious.
If you could help me figure out how to do a song link, I would link to your meme.
I've tried it before, but I can never make it work right!
Thanks for an interesting (and hunger provoking stop) on our little journey through Alphabe-Thursday's letter "U".
I enjoyed visiting you today.
A+
Sending prayers and hugs from Alabama! I hope that your FIL continues to improve and that life mellows out for you for awhile, Natasha! Hugs, Katie
ReplyDeleteHi Natasha!
ReplyDeleteI hope your father-in-law is continuing to do well. Your cookies look so chocolatey good! I know I'd love them! :)
My daughter-in-law is also a sub teacher-- I knowthe last minutes calls to fill in can be hectic.
I'm glad you are enjoying my posts about Sydney. We really enjoyed our quick visit there and hope to return to Australia one day on our own to do more sightseeing! You live in such a beautiful country!
You are a woman to love Natasha...these chocolate uglies look yummy. I have a serious chocolate sweet tooth!!
ReplyDeleteYour package is ready to go...just need your address.
In the mean time, I am sending you a little Blog Love
my friend...
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Wishing you a wonderful weekend Natasha!!
Jeanne xxx
The cookies look so GOOD! I MUST make some!
ReplyDeleteHow nice of you to post chocolate cookies! If I can't eat them, it was fun looking at the process and results. Praying your FIL is better and that you all are able to de-stress. Funny how just 5 minutes of fun/relaxation does make a difference! blessings, k
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful that your father-in-law is recovering from his heart attack. Almost 12 years ago my father-in-law had a massive heart attack and we were told repeatedly by the expert doctors he most certainly would not survive. We almost lost him over the next few weeks but he hung in there and is doing well today!
ReplyDeleteShania Twain is a favorite of my girls. When we go on road trips they bring our Shania greatest hits CD and like to blast it and sing along. :)
Have a blessed day!
Wow the cookies look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI loved the step by step pictures.
Sorry, About your FIL scare. I pray for things to get better.