Meet the Chef: Emily Griffin

Meet Emily, a passionate baker and cook originally from Pittsburgh, now calling Houston home. With a culinary legacy from family cooks, she launched My Messy Kitchen to share cherished family recipes. Over time, Emily started crafting her own creations, discovering a deep love for cooking and baking.

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Ingredients


Instructions

Step 6

Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still soft.

Step 6

Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still soft.

Step 7

As soon as they come out of the oven use a glass or dish to gently press down and flatten the cookies to be about ¼ inch thick. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

For the frosting:

Step 1

In a medium sized bowl using a hand held mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and powdered sugar until smooth, about 1 minute.

Step 2

Add in vanilla and 3 tbsp of heavy cream and mix until smooth. Add more heavy cream to reach desired consistency.

Step 3

Use a spatula to frost each cookie with 2-3 tablespoons of frosting. Serve and enjoy!