Millie's Cookies Style Cookie Recipe

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I love Millie's cookies and up until a few months ago, we didn't have one in my town, so I had to buy loads when I went into Manchester and stock up (ha). That was until I found this recipe! It's my favourite recipe of all time and let me tell you, the cookies are delicious. Maybe even better than Millie's Cookies! This is a tried and tested recipe that I've used many, many times and they're so easy and quick to make. 

Ingredients

125g butter, softened
100g light brown soft sugar
100g caster sugar
1 egg 
1 tsp vanilla extract
225g self-raising flour
1 large bar of chocolate

Step One: Preheat the oven to gas mark 4 /180 degrees

Step Two: Cream the butter and both of the sugars in a mixing bowl


 Step Three: Once mixed together crack the egg add it to the mix, then add one tablespoon of Vanilla Extract. Then stir until it creates a thick paste.




Step Four: Sift in the flour and then you need to add the chocolate to the mix. You can use whatever type of chocolate bar you want, I chose this time to go for a standard Galaxy chocolate bar. Make sure when adding the chocolate pieces that you break the chocolate into very small pieces. Then mix the mixture together. At this point it may become hard for you to mix because it can become ridiculously thick, so I suggest adding a very small drop or two of water just to help you out abit. 



Step Five: Once you've got a thick mixture, it's time to get messy! You need to put your hands into the bowl and  bring the mixture together into a small ball. This ball can be as big or small as you want, really it's trial and error because the mixture expands in the oven. But try to keep the balls to walnut size to ensure that they don't get too big - plus then you get more cookies! Put these balls then onto a baking tray which you need to cover with tin-foil and oil. You can usually get 5 or 6 balls on a tray. 



Step Six: Pop your trays into the oven on gas mark 4 / 180 degrees. You should aim to keep the cookies in the oven for around 8 minutes, to get the squishy centre that Millie's Cookies are famous for. When you take these out of the oven you may think that the middle isn't ready and that it's still soft but that's fine, leave them on the side for a few minutes to cool and they will harden. The sides of the cookies should just be starting to go a golden brown colour and that's how you'll know that they are ready! After a minute or two then move the cookies onto cooling tray. 



Step Seven: Leave to cool down for another 5/10 minutes, and then feel free to scoff your face!! 

These cookies are so good, I've literally just eaten 4 whilst writing this post :D yum yum yum yum yum! 
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Pink Summer OOTD

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It's so hot outside! So I decided it would be a good time to wear the shortest shorts possible, get my white legs out and have a cheeky sunbathe. 

T-shirt: Motel
Shorts: Motel
Sandals: Forever 21

Today I'm going yo be cooking vegetarian food from scratch for Kieron. I'm really excited and I haven't yet decided what I'm going to make! I keep changing my mind! But I'm thinking Mexican food...we'll see!

Don't forget you can get 20% off your order at MotelRocks by entering the code MINICHIMP2001 at the checkout! 


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DUPE Beauty Blender!

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My problem with the Beauty Blender has always been the price. It's a lot of money for what can only be described as a sponge, but with my foundation brush falling apart I knew it was time to find something new. 

After searching Ebay for a cheap Beauty Blender, I found this wonderful dupe from Korea costing a grand total of 99p! You cannot say no to that! 


It took just over a week for it to get here, which is pretty impressive to say it came from Korea. Usually when I order anything from abroad it takes months to arrive! 

When I opened up the packaging today, my first thought was "wow this is small". It's literally the size of two 50 pence pieces. I don't know why I thought it would be bigger, but I did. It is, therefore, extremely compact and will happily fit into handbags and purses, so I guess it is a plus. I'm just worried about losing it! 

It's basically a really thick sponge, with different edges  that you dampen which helps to enable smooth blending. Really, it works perfectly. Even better than my foundation brush, and it seems to take less time to get my desired effect. It's such a cute and handy product and I really urge you all to spend that 99p and add this to your collection!

Benefits of using this:

1. Give you a flawless foundation application every single time.
2. No streaks and no areas with too much makeup or too little.
3. Latex free, non-allergenic and odour free
4. Will not lose it's shape or had any nicks or dings for year's use.
5. It is very thick and smooth compare with the one with lots of small holes with Vitamin "E" in it.

How to use:

Use its pointed side for hard-to-reach spots like around the nose and mouth, and under the eyes. 
Use the round base for foundation and blush on the larger areas of your face such as your forehead, cheeks and chin.
You can use it with liquid or pancake foundation 
If used daily, we recommend washing your sponge once a week with a mild cleanser.
Baby shampoo or soap will work. Rinse well and air dry.


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500 Followers - Thank You So Much!

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I'll just leave this super attractive photo of myself here!!

Yesterday I hit 500 followers and I just wanted to write a quick post to say how grateful I am for all of your support! 

I started this blog at the end of last year because I felt like I needed to be apart of something for once, and god, you girls really have made me feel welcome! I've met and spoke to so many wonderful people on here and feel I've made so many friends in these last few months just through comments on posts and emails! I've also become a valued member of the Motel Rocks Street Team were I've reviewed so many items of clothing and met so many like-minded ladies! Receiving Motel Rocks Street Teamer Of The Month was a massive highlight and it makes me so proud to say that this is my blog and people actually enjoy reading it! 

I know 500 followers isn't that much and that there's other amazing blogs out there which are a lot more established, but it's a start, and the things I've accomplished whilst running this blog have been so amazing and so exciting. Thank you all so much for reading and commenting and generally being apart of my silly little life! You're all so lovely x

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Blog Sale!

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Please can you all go and check out my Ebay? I'm selling a few items because wah I am skint and I'm going on holiday in a month. At the moment there is only three items on there: two brand new Motel dresses and a faux fur coat which I have worn twice! 

Please have a little look! I'd be so appreciative! Both the dresses are starting at 99p but the coat is at £5 because it was originally bought for £200 (a £200 coat for £5, how can you say no?). I'll add some more things eventually :) 




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Primark on ASOS

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This is an exciting one for all you Primark lovers! Primark has finally joined the online fashion world via ASOS! That means cheap clothes without having to leave your bedroom, which for us lazy girls is perfect. At the moment there's only around 20 items online, but this will grow and more and more products will be added online, so keep a look out! 

From the ASOS website
We can’t imagine a British high street without Primark, and now the retail phenomenon joins ASOS as part of our round up of high street brands. With their unique take on fast fashion and trends, Primark fans can get their hands on their award-winning affordable fashion, from denim jackets, jeans and shirts to printed t-shirts, skater dresses and skirts.



















Primark Stripe Vest Maxi Dress - £10






































Primark Polka Dot Woven Shirt - £8





































Primark Graffiti Print Midi Skirt - £8








































Primark Hockey Print T-shirt - £6








































Primark Polka Dot Dress - £15
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Girls Night!

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Oooh I love a cheeky personal post! Here are a few pictures from Girls Night Out on Saturday! Such a fun night even if we did end up arguing with drunk 45 year olds at the end of the night whilst trying to consume a chicken wrap. Urgh, I hate people! It was a cute night filled with cocktails and stupid drunken chatter! 


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