Cranberry and Chocolate Cookies...and some news

Ok, the news first. Some of you may have noticed my distinct lack of blogging in the last few months and I can now explain why. Basically, I have not wanted to go near the kitchen, the supermarket, open a cook book or even read your lovely blogs...yes I'm pregnant! Honestly though, the first few months have hit me hard and it has been so unlike my previous pregnancy (which I sailed through). All I can say is I felt yucky, almost all the time. On the bright side, having nearly reached the 4 month mark, I am now beginning to get my cooking and baking mojo back. I opened a cook book for the first time in nearly 4 months last night - Nigella Express..and I think I'm inspired again!

Lowen and I baked these cookies today for Daddy. The recipe came from 'Apples for Jam' by Tessa Kiros and they are divine! A real must try. Enjoy and see you all soon

Ingredients:
75g Butter, softened
50g Soft Brown Sugar
50g Caster Sugar
1 Egg
1 TSP Vanilla Extract
160g Plain Flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
50g Dried cranberries
110g Dark chocolate, chopped

Method: Preheat oven to 190c
Step 1: Cream the butter and sugar for a few minutes, beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
Step 2: Sift in the flour, baking powder and throw in a pinch of salt, mix thoroughly.
Step 3: Stir through the cranberries and chocolate and place heaped tsps on baking trays.
Step 4: Bake for about 12 minutes