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LET'S TRY THAT!

Too often, fear of failure holds us back from trying something new. 

No more!

Life is a gift, so let's fully engage and try new things together and have a lot of fun doing it! ...regardless of how it turns out!

If you have an idea you'd like to see me try, let me know by adding a comment to a video below.

Let's Try That Almond Melt-Away Cookies // Easy, Tasty Cookie Recipe 20 min!
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Let's Try That Almond Melt-Away Cookies // Easy, Tasty Cookie Recipe 20 min!

"Teach me somethin' so I can impress somebody" - these are words I heard a friend say to his piano teacher. After the first lesson, the teacher lost his patience and said, "You are unteachable!" Though we now laugh about this, I have to believe it was less about the student and more the content of the lesson. Today's lesson is a cookie recipe, and I promise even the most culinary challenged will feel like a Top Chef with this simple, easy and super tasty recipe. Almond Melt-Away cookies are perfect for a wedding rehearsal dinner like I did or a baby or bridal shower or even a sweet cap to a weeknight dinner. INGREDIENTS: (For the Cookies) 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons almond extract (For the Almond Icing) 1 cup powdered sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (or sub water) 1 teaspoon almond extract DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. 3. In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and almond extract, mixing until combined. Add flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until completely combined. 4. Roll 1 tablespoon of dough into small circles and then press with hands (or with the bottom of a cup) into a disk shape. Place on prepared baking sheet. 5. Bake for 8 minutes. The cookies will not look browned or cooked, but they are! Remove from oven and let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 6. To Ice: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk and almond extract – until smooth. If your icing is too thick, add a splash more milk to thin it out. Using a spoon, smooth icing onto the top of each cookie and let set for 10 minutes, or until hardened. Store in the fridge, let come to room temperature when ready to serve. If I can do it, you can do it, too! Whatcha say? Let’s try that...almond melt-away cookies! C A N D A C E C O F E R author + speaker website | https://www.candacecofer.com/ instagram | https://www.instagram.com/candace__co... facebook | https://www.facebook.com/candace.cofer/
Let's Try That Make a Barbie Cake! // How to make a Barbie cake DIY!
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Let's Try That Make a Barbie Cake! // How to make a Barbie cake DIY!

Barbie Cake - It was a tradition my mom did for us, but turns out it started even before then. My grandma made a Barbie cake for my mom when she was a little girl. Now, it was time for my niece to experience the fun of seeing a Barbie in the center of her birthday cake! This was ambitious, no doubt, but the challenge energized me. It was a hit! Given this was my first attempt, I'd do things a little differently next time so leaving my notes here for my future self and for you if you want to give this a try! SUPPLIES: - 2 boxes of cake mix + ingredients listed on the box - 8" round cake pan (you will make 2 of these) - 6" round cake pan (you will make 1 of these) - Buttercream icing (I used store-bought) - Food coloring (to match the doll's skirt) - Icing spatula - Bread knife (to trim the cake) - Butter knife (to cut center hole) - Icing bags - Star tip for icing - Cake turn table (optional for ease of use) - Sprinkles if desired. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Bake cakes per box directions. Let cool completely. 2. Stack cakes and cut center hole for doll's legs. 3. Trim cake in the shape of a skirt. 4. Deconstruct cake and add frosting between each layer. 5. Ice the outside of the cake (crumb layer is messy but don't give up! It gets better, I promise!) 6. Place the doll in the center hole with legs wrapped in saran wrap. 7. Use food coloring and make circular floral designs for the dress. Fill in holes as needed. 8. Add sprinkles if desired. 9. CELEBRATE! If I can do it, you can do it, too! Whatcha say? Let’s try that...make a Barbie cake! "C'mon Barbie, let's go party!" C A N D A C E C O F E R author + speaker website | https://www.candacecofer.com/ instagram | https://www.instagram.com/candace__co... facebook | https://www.facebook.com/candace.cofer/
Let's Try That Run a Half Marathon // Couch to Half Marathon Running Inspiration
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Let's Try That Run a Half Marathon // Couch to Half Marathon Running Inspiration

Have you been thinking about a new fitness goal for this year? This time last year, I had decided I would run my second half marathon. Though I had already done it once before and had a great experience, I was intimidated all over again. This intimidation grew louder when I received the email last February that the half marathon I had signed up for two years before which had been postponed due to Covid was back on and happening in March in Napa Valley, California. I texted a close friend to see if she'd join me and by the next day, my training for my half got REAL. I had six weeks to prepare for a half marathon! Sheesh! Now, I'm sharing this journey with you - the day in, day out training - to help all of you who believe what I used to believe - that marathons and 5k's are only for "runners." Running has never come easy to me, but it has been a space where I've connected more tangibly with God and I believe it can be a similar experience for you, too. Learn how to go from the couch to a half marathon (or two!) with interval training. (And, grab a copy of "Walk, Run, Soar" by Shawn Young and Dorina Lazo-Gilmore Young to help you align your faith and fitness each step of the way.) If I can do it, you can do it, too! Whatcha say? Let’s try that...run a half marathon! C A N D A C E C O F E R author + speaker website | https://www.candacecofer.com/ instagram | https://www.instagram.com/candace__co... facebook | https://www.facebook.com/candace.cofer/
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