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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Pink Checkerboard Biscuits - Breast Cancer Awareness


Pink is becoming so recognisable as a symbol for Breast Cancer
I believe its important to come together as a community and help raise awareness and funds to continue our battle against this devastating disease.

So I thought I would share these gorgeous biscuits, the recipe adapted from the cookbook Australian Women's Weekly Cookies.


Firstly you make a simple cookie dough and divide it in two.
To one batch I added beetroot powder, to the other I added 'fairy dust' sprinkles.


They are shaped into logs and refrigerated until firm.
Then cut into lengths and create your checker logs before refrigerating again.


The logs are then sliced and baked.


They are so pretty and fun to make. 
And they tasted delicious.


And to put my money where my mouth is I will donate 20cents for every page view on this post over the next three days!

19 comments:

  1. Those biscuits look so pretty *and* delicious, and for a very good cause as well - I think the idea of donating for each page view is wonderful. The pink checkerboard effect reminds me a bit of a battenberg cake (which I love!), so they definitely appeal - I think I'd need to incorporate some almond meal or almond flavour to satisfy the marzipan craving that I get from looking at them (to avoid that what-I-see-doesn't-taste-like-I-expect-it-to factor, that I always seem to have when something is flavoured with green tea and looks like it's going to be pistachio!).

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  2. Your biscuits looks beautiful and pretty! And especially wonderful baked for a good cause!

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  3. They look so beautiful - and it's for breast cancer awareness, which I admire. Well done!

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  4. What a spectacular cookie to make for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

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  5. such pretty cookies for such a wonderful cause!

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  6. Like 'Sticky Penguin' my first thought was battenburg! They look incredible muppy! You always post about such neat stuff!! And well done you for supporting such an important cause :)

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  7. They look very pretty!!!Great sweet reminders for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!!

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  8. Very cute and for a good cause too!

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  9. Those are adorable. The addition of pink sprinkles is so cute.

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  10. These look so pretty Muppy, and for such a wonderful cause too!

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  11. I like the idea of colouring them with beetroot powder, way healthier!

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  12. Yum! Beautiful and delicious! What a great idea for Breast Cancer Awareness month! Well done! :-)

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  13. How utterly gorgeous! I love the natural colouring you used for the pink part, not to mention the fairy dust for the rest. Such a great recipe for a great cause.

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  14. You're right - its so important to raise awareness. These are perfect :) love the addition of beetroot powder

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  15. My goodness I'm so impressed by this. I've always wondered how people made checkerboard biscuits, now I know. They're so fun! Great one, Muppy!!

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  16. They look sooo pretty and impressive!Well done,dear!

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  17. such pretty biscuit! need to try making it myself!

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