[chrissie B]

ive tried that its nice I might try lemon as well
chrissie b

[Beetroot Queen]

I could just fancy one of those now! Really, not virtually - of course 

Off to the kitchen then, you must go 

Just not my kitchen though as they've all gone In my defence I didn't eat them all myself.  They're not bad, used a Nigella recipe but I'll be tinkering with the sugar levels next time !

You be careful of that white powder that Nigella likes

And i always thought it was icing sugar.......... Ok off to the step i go. 

[Lardman]

ive tried that its nice I might try lemon as well

.. and a splash of dark rum.

I've got another batch in the oven at the moment, I've switched out the ground almonds in the frangipane with coconut powder which is about the same texture as the man from snasbods said they're run out    . I'll let you know if they're an epic failure in about 20 mins 

[devonbarmygardener]

I have some lovely Cornish clotted cream for mince pies!

[Lardman]

I can't taste any difference between the coconut and almond  Mind you I do think the quality of that sort of thing (ground nuts) varies dramatically and I have a feeling both of mine were cheap TRS bulk bags.

[Beetroot Queen]

Why does your baking always look better than mine, not fair. 

[Lardman]

Why does your baking always look better than mine, not fair. 

Funny that - I feel same about other peoples stuff too.  I tend to pick something easy and just keep going until I get it right, at which point I will probably never do it again  I've done so many mince pies even the dog has a 'oh not again' expression on his face.

Would it make you feel happier if I posted some pictures of the utter failures too ? My con-caved muffins or the 'rubble' which was coconut cake.    It's a very long list 

[Mrs Bee]

ive tried that its nice I might try lemon as well

.. and a splash of dark rum.

I've got another batch in the oven at the moment, I've switched out the ground almonds in the frangipane with coconut powder which is about the same texture as the man from snasbods said they're run out    . I'll let you know if they're an epic failure in about 20 mins 

Did you use coconut milk powder or dessicrated coconut? 'Cos coconut is something I would like to try with the mincepies.

[Lardman]

Did you use coconut milk powder or dessicrated coconut? 'Cos coconut is something I would like to try with the mincepies.

Neither  It's sort of finer ground dessicated TRS coconut powder I use it in my lamb passanda.

[Beetroot Queen]

Why does your baking always look better than mine, not fair. 

Funny that - I feel same about other peoples stuff too.  I tend to pick something easy and just keep going until I get it right, at which point I will probably never do it again  I've done so many mince pies even the dog has a 'oh not again' expression on his face.

Would it make you feel happier if I posted some pictures of the utter failures too ? My con-caved muffins or the 'rubble' which was coconut cake.    It's a very long list 

Oh yes it would make me feel better, i am a bit like willy wonker, if i feel rubbish my baking is rubbish 

[pigguns]

you know I'd not considered a marzipan topping before (can'tbe bothered to knockup fangipane and pastry...hmmm oh yes 

[Mrs Bee]

Did you use coconut milk powder or dessicrated coconut? 'Cos coconut is something I would like to try with the mincepies.

Neither  It's sort of finer ground dessicated TRS coconut powder I use it in my lamb passanda.

Ta. I will look for some or I could grind my dessicrated coconut finer.

[Madame Cholet]

could I just sprinkle some chopped nuts on top?

[Mrs Bee]

Here are some of my mince pies. Macaroon topped mince pies and sweet almond pastry pies.

And crumble topped pies.

[blackberryjam]

They look delicious Mrs bee, I'll have one of each please