It's a Capricorn Barbie Give-Away!

Details about Barbie;

• She is new in the box
• She has long blond hair that is pulled back
• Barbie wears hoop earrings and is adorned with bracelets.
• Barbie's gown is long, black with silver and jeweled detailing
• Her sleeves are faux fur
• Capricorn is the zodiac signe for those born between December 22nd and January 19th
• She sells for up to $35 on eBay

Before you enter this Give-Away

• Make sure that you have read my rules
• You need to reside in the continental US, since I'm paying for the shipping.
• Barbie will be shipped 2-3 day USPS mail.
• Comment here and on the widget. What is an good inspirational topic (besides giving away free stuff).

Contest ends on December 1st. I will e-mail the winner. If the e-mail is not confirmed within 2 days, I will award the prize to someone else. This will be a random draw

QUESTIONS???
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THANKS!!!!!
Got extra credit???? Lemme know 'bout it :)

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NYT Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

2 cups minus 2 tablespoons

(8 1/2 ounces) cake flour

1 2/3 cups (8 1/2 ounces) bread flour

1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt

2 1/2 sticks (1 1/4 cups) unsalted butter

1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) light brown sugar

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (8 ounces) granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons natural vanilla extract

1 1/4 pounds bittersweet chocolate disks or fèves, at least 60 percent cacao content (see note)

Sea salt.

1. Sift flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Set aside.
2. Using a mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream butter and sugars together until very light, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Reduce speed to low, add dry ingredients and mix until just combined, 5 to 10 seconds.
3. Drop chocolate pieces in and incorporate them without breaking them. Press plastic wrap against dough and refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours. Dough may be used in batches, and can be refrigerated for up to 72 hours.
4. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat. Set aside.
5. Scoop onto baking sheet . Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and bake until golden brown but still soft, 18 to 20 minutes.

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Dark Chocolate Cake

Ingredients
* 2 cups boiling water
* 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
* 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup butter, softened
* 2 1/4 cups white sugar
* 4 eggs
* 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Grease 3 - 9 inch round cake pans.
3. In medium bowl, pour boiling water over cocoa, and whisk until smooth.
   
4. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
5. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
6. Beat in eggs one at time, then stir in vanilla.
7. Add the flour mixture alternately with the cocoa mixture.
8. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

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