DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FILLED COOKIES ~ RECIPE

These are without a doubt the best cookies EVER!!!

This cookie recipe was inspired by Tanya Burr after watching her baking video on youtube and they are so incredible that I now bake them on a weekly basis.
When kike and I are going to have a nice relaxing evening in I now bake these cookies as our treat. They are super quick and super easy!

RECIPE

You will need:

200g Butter

300g Caster Sugar

325g Self~raising Flour

1 Large Egg

200g White Chocolate

200g Milk Chocolate

Dash of milk (optional)

(If you don't have self~raising flour use normal flour and add a couple of tsbs or 1 sachet of baking powder.)

You will also need:

2 Baking Trays with baking paper

Electric Whisk

1 Butter Knife

Mixing Bowl

Kitchen Scales

Lets get started!!

*Ideally you first want to put on an apron, set your oven to 200 degrees celsius and line 2 baking trays with baking paper or aluminium foil and put them to one side for later.

*Then you want to whisk the butter and sugar together until it is a smooth consistency. It is easier if the butter is already soft at room temperature.

*Next you want to crack in the egg and whisk again.

*Then you want to add the flour. Start by adding half of the flour first and whisk the mixture together, then add the second half and whisk again until it looks something like this ....

(If your mixture is too dry, add a tiny dash of milk.)

Now for the best part .... CHOCOLATE!

*Just simply break up all the chocolate and throw it into the mixture.

*Then with clean hands fold all the chocolate pieces into the cookie dough, making sure you get right underneath the dough so you have chocolate pieces throughout.

*Once you have mixed the chocolate in nicely, use your hands to separate the mixture into about 10 patties/balls/blobs hehe! Roughly the size of the palm of your hand, just aim for 10 even patties.

*Put 5 patties on each tray with a good amount of space between them as they do expand alot while in the oven.

*Place the patties in the oven for 11 minutes ~ I have found this to be the perfect baking time. When you take them out of the oven they WILL NOT LOOK COOKED, it is important to know this because you may think they need to go back in the oven for longer but if you do that the cookies will be hard once they have cooled. TRUST ME! Take them out after 11 minutes and leave them to cool for about 30 minutes.

*While they are cooling I like to get into my comfy clothes, normally my Pyjamas or a onesie and then search for a good movie or series to watch for the evening.

*After 30 minutes your cookies should be ready to tuck in to! Super soft and still a little bit warm ..... PERFECTION!

I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE FUN BAKING THESE AND IF YOU DO BAKE THEM

BE SURE TO SHARE SOME PHOTOS WITH ME ON TWITTER OR INSTAGRAM USING                               #bakewithsian

  

Love you all

xx SV xx

My Amazing Fans xx

A post from me ...... to all of you xx

Being a part of Starlight Express since 2007 I have been very fortunate to meet so many lovely people who are fans of the show. Some people I meet are watching the show for the 1st time, some people have seen the show a couple of times and it is always nice to see when they come and visit and some I see on a more regular basis and I feel like I actually know more personally and they know me also on a more personal level.

I was especially inspired to write this post today because I was given a special gift that I was to share with the whole cast ..............

 This cake was given to me by Joerg Thofern and was made by his partner Steffi. When i opened the box and saw this inside I was absolutely amazed so I had to share it with you. I cannot even begin to imagine how much time and effort went into making this creation. The attention to detail is incredible and yes! it tasted lovely and I have to say a BIG thankyou from all the cast :)

Over the last few years I have been given so many wonderful gifts and I really want to say thankyou to everyone and for you to know that I am so grateful for everything, whether it is a nice letter, chocolate, makeup, flowers, drawings ...... the list goes on and on. Just meeting you guys is enough for me so all these special things you have taken time to do for me is incredible.

Some things I take home and some things I like to keep in my dressing room in the theatre. Here are just a few of the amazing gifts I have received. Below is my favourite part of my dressing room and it has been named 'Sian's Fan Wall'! I like to fill my wall with all the drawings I get from you guys and seeing them everyday keeps my spirits up and reminds me of why I love to be a part of this incredible show. I have almost run out of space to put any more so I am making a folder/scrap book at home to keep alot of letters and drawings together.

I could never have asked for nicer people to support me not only at starlight but on my YOUTUBE channel and already here on my blog aswell. The last thing i have to say to you guys is ..............

YOU ARE AWESOME !!!

xx SV xx

WELCOME TO MY BLOG xx

Hi Everyone,
So I figured my first Blog post should be about myself and what you can all come to expect from my Blog........
My name is Sian Treleaven Velazquez (maiden name is Jones) and I am happily married to my gorgeous husband Enrique (kike) Velazquez Vazquez. I am 27 years old, turning 28 on March 14th eeeeeeeekkk!! I have an older brother,David and a twin sister, Emma who both live in Perth, Australia. The one who makes my family complete is my adorable Pug-Riko (I am holding him in my Blog header photo).

I am originally from a small town in North Wales (UK) called 'Bodelwyddan' but currently live in a different small town in Germany called 'Bochum'. Why do i live in Germany you might be wondering??

Well I am a professional Singer, Dancer, Actress, Roller-skater in the HIT Andrew Lloyd Webber musical 'Starlight Express'. I am currently in my 6th contract and will be doing a 7th contract which will take me through to May 2016. My job is incredible and I always try to not take it for granted and to always remember just how lucky I am to do what I am doing.

Here is a little preview photo from the show of myself as 'Dinah' with my best friend Robin as 'Papa'

Aside from my amazing job I enjoy making videos and vlogs for my YOUTUBE channel https://www.youtube.com/user/SVPuglife/feed

Because I feel like I want to document alot more things than i can fit in to 1 or 2 videos a week i thought i would start a Blog aswell :) 

So initially I am thinking I will Blog a whole bunch of different things. Beauty reviews, New products, Fancy Food, My Baking Successes, Fashion, Travel Adventures, Snippets from Starlight Express and much much more :)

Please if you guys have any preferences for what you would like to see on my Blog be sure to let me know.

I AM SO EXCITED TO BLOG!!

So until my next Blog ........ Keep Smiling ......... I Love you all

xx SV xx