Spinning Hearts - An Itty Bitty Freebie and Chocolate

 Good morning , Sweet Friends and Happy Tuesday.

I just wanted to pop in with a small freebie that I hope to begin today.  It is called Spinning Hearts- just a wee stitch to make into a pinkeep , a tag or whatever suits one's fancy.  It is a Choose Your Own colors chart- I have not figured out what floss colors I will use, but I will certainly let you know in future posts.

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If you are interested in stitching this piece,  just grab , the images. For printing tips, refer to the post Tips for Printing which has loads of tips from my sweet friends. 

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OOPS/ CORRECTION: On the top heart - right side along the heart border-  a symbol has been left off for  "Y" .

 I will correct the chart when I am able. Please forgive me for the mistake. 

I just may do a bit of baking this evening- perhaps something chocolatey!  Yum! 

Old Fashioned Chocolate Cobbler/ Pudding Cake

INGREDIENTS

1 cup of all purpose flour

3/4 cup of granulated sugar

2 Tablespoons of baking cocoa

2 teaspoons of baking powder

1/4 teaspoon of salt

1/2 cup of milk

2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1/2 cup of chocolate chips

1 cup of chopped nuts (optional)

1 cup of packed brown sugar

1/4 cup of baking cocoa

1 1/2 cups of  very hot water

 Vanilla ice cream ( optional)

DIRECTIONS

✴1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 9 " x 9" baking dish. 

✴2. Mix flour, granulated sugar,  2 Tablespoons of baking cocoa,  baking powder and salt in a medium mixing bowl.

✴3. In a separate bowl, mix milk, oil, and  vanilla until smooth. Add nuts. Add liquid mixture to the flour/sugar mix and stir to combine . Pour into prepared baking dish.  

✴4.  In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar and 1/4 cup of baking cocoa . Sprinkle over the batter followed by adding the chocolate chips .  Pour hot water over the batter.  Do not stir. 

✴5. Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is dry.  Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.

✴6. Spoon warm cake into the dessert dish and spoon sauce from the pan onto each serving. 

✴7. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 

Heart & Keys

I am off to stitch and bake. I hope your day is a delightful one! 

As Always....

Happy stitching, Y'all

Melisa

"Life is what you bake of it!  "- Unknown

Hugs and Stitches!!!!

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