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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Jul 25 2018 :  9:55:04 PM  Show Profile
Not only am I a lazy cook,,, buy a lazy baker too!
So,, I had 1 small squash that needed to be used up,, so I did what any lazy baker would do...
I pulled out a box of chocolate cake mix,,, and prepped it according to the directions on the box, less 1/8cup of the water required... then shredded up the squash, squeezed out the excess juice and added the squash to the cake mix..
I made 26 chocolate zucchini cupcakes,,,
Oh My Stars,, they turned out great and light and moist.
So easy peasy..

FYI, I always keep a box or two of chocolate cake mix on hand,, in case I need to make a quick batch of cookies.

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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl

1022 Posts

Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts

Posted - Jul 25 2018 :  10:11:29 PM  Show Profile
You may be a lazy cook/baker, but I can smell those wonderful chocolate/zucchini cupcakes from here...yum!

Jana

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All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz

Edited by - janamarieje on Jul 25 2018 10:12:01 PM
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl

6488 Posts

Winnie
Gainesville Fl
USA
6488 Posts

Posted - Jul 26 2018 :  07:33:02 AM  Show Profile
Yummy, Grace!! That trial sounds like one worth repeating in the future!!

Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Jul 26 2018 :  7:42:45 PM  Show Profile
I might have to try using a spice cake mix next time... I am really pleased with how easy it was to "throw together"...

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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl

2656 Posts

April
Central Oregon
USA
2656 Posts

Posted - Jul 26 2018 :  8:01:14 PM  Show Profile
GREAT idea!! Reminds me of Sandra Lee from the cooking channel, keep is semi homemade!! I must try!! Thank you for sharing!!

Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Jul 27 2018 :  11:16:29 AM  Show Profile
April... oh my stars! I remember her shows... her motto of keeping it simple was great! Well that, and that she always made fun cocktail to go with the meals! Lololol!


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HollerGirl56
True Blue Farmgirl

1334 Posts

Barbara
Flat Top WV
USA
1334 Posts

Posted - Jul 27 2018 :  1:52:22 PM  Show Profile
I am a rather lazy cook too. Have you heard of the Cake Doctor books? I enjoy using them but I also make a lot of cakes and pies from scratch. Cookies too. Depends on if I am in a hurry. I love cooking in a crock pot so that I can do other work. Got a meal in right now. I like plain and simple cooking except for holidays.

Old Age Ain't No Place For Sissies!------Bette Davis
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Jul 27 2018 :  6:32:00 PM  Show Profile
yeepers,, luv my crock pot. it's my go-to kitchen device..

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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

6625 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts

Posted - Jul 30 2018 :  1:23:16 PM  Show Profile
That's not lazy, it's creative! I happen to have a chocolate cake on hand right now. I really want to try these. I bet my boys will devour them!

Krista
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Jul 30 2018 :  10:55:49 PM  Show Profile
I frosted some of them, and left the other half unfrosted.

I make simple cookies from a box of cake mix too.. but all I do is add 2 eggs and 1/4 cup veggi. Oil and about a 2tablespoons of water.. mix it up and spoon the batter onto a baking sheet that has been lightly misted with spray on oil.
If I. Happen to have some chocolate chips, walnuts, raisins or shredded coconuts... I toss in a handful.
Sometimes I sprinkle some sifted powder sugar, ever so lightly. Over the top of the fresh baked cookies.

Yeppers, I am all about easy least.
>^••^<

>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com


Edited by - katmom on Jul 30 2018 10:57:45 PM
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

6625 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts

Posted - Aug 01 2018 :  12:59:18 PM  Show Profile
So Grace, do you just cut the cookies into squares when they are done? Sort of like brownies?

Krista
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Aug 01 2018 :  2:52:20 PM  Show Profile
hey Krista,, no, I just spoon the 'batter/dough' onto a cookie baking sheet. leaving about 1 1/2" between cookies.

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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

6625 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts

Posted - Aug 03 2018 :  9:36:25 PM  Show Profile
Oh gosh! lol I don't know where my brain was! Makes sense now. Guess I need to read more carefully!

Krista
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - Aug 04 2018 :  07:05:42 AM  Show Profile
Hey Krista, actually... you bring up a good idea...
I could make them like "cookie " bars... (like brownies) ...hmmmm....

>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

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