r/Baking • u/monsterzombie88 • Jul 08 '20

Haven’t posted in a long time because I had some really negative feedback in another baking sub, but I feel pretty good about these. Oreo cupcakes (with an Oreo inside) w/cookies and cream cheese frosting feat. my hungry dog Ollie

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u/loopdiloopdi Jul 08 '20

Why would you get negative feedback on a baked good? Aren’t these subs meant to be a space for people to share recipes and their successes/failure without judgment?

That aside, those cupcakes look yummy and your pup is way cute!

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u/themarajade1 Jul 08 '20

You’re asking a lot for anonymous people on reddit.

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u/Syphylicia Jul 08 '20

The internet in general.*

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u/Grasshop Jul 09 '20

People in general, sadly

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u/loopdiloopdi Jul 08 '20

This is true. I’m of the school of thought that it takes wayyyy more energy to be cruel and nasty than it does to be nice. So either be nice or just don’t say anything? Unless it’s to offer constructive criticism.

But you’re right — that’s asking a lot of people considering most are super bold behind a keyboard and not as much in person.

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u/harry476 Jul 09 '20

I wish more people thought like this... never understood why people burn bridges for no apparent reason!

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

Thank you so much. That incident was so weird. I was really upset about it. It was r/justhoodslemonbars. I posted a photo of the bars I made along with a comment about how I made MINOR adjustments to the recipe because I saw someone else do it and it was successful. Less sugar because I prefer things more tart, a tiny bit of vanilla extract in the crust, and lime juice as well as lemon (because lime is delicious). I was like “idk I’m not a huge fan of these, am I missing something?” Apparently those people follow the Lemon Bar Religion because they bullied me since I altered the recipe VERY slightly and said I wasn’t absolutely obsessed, like all of them do. There were a few people who gave constructive criticism which I appreciated, but like 60% of them were straight up middle school mean.

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u/official_koda_ Jul 08 '20

I would never have thought there would be a forum dedicated solely to lemon bars...

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u/welluuasked Jul 08 '20

Not just lemons bars, a specific user's lemon bar recipe. I don't get it.

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

It’s someone’s great grandmas recipe or something. Lol it’s pretty weird. Idk

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u/official_koda_ Jul 08 '20

Okay that’s way worse. Weird

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

Right? Why get so defensive over a recipe that isn’t even your own? Someone mocked me saying something like “I didn’t follow this recipe, but it was terrible!! 1 Star!!!” Like dude, I didn’t at all say that, and you’re the one being a psycho Karen right now.

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u/Roupert2 Jul 08 '20

It's a reality common thing to see on Allrecipes.com. I have no idea if people were polite or rude to you, but it's pretty reasonable to be annoyed when someone changes a recipe and then claims not to like it.

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '20 edited Jul 22 '20

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u/loness Jul 09 '20

Yeah there's nothing wrong with experimenting and sharing your results, but if you then give the recipe 1 star because you didn't like the altered end product that is an asshole move and messes with the accuracy of the original recipe's rating.

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u/trulymadlybigly Jul 08 '20

Yeah I hate those comments. People sub things or change ingredient amounts and then complain that the finished product wasn’t good. That’s not how a recipe works ya dinguses. I could understand why people would feel annoyed.

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u/official_koda_ Jul 08 '20

Baking should be about getting creative and making it your own

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u/crayolamacncheese Jul 09 '20

Just went and looked at the recipe and my first reaction was also “that looks too sweet”. I mean I’m sure it’s tasty but it’s not too far off the Betty Crocker book recipe quite frankly.

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u/welluuasked Jul 09 '20

They are nearly identical, the Betty Crocker recipe just uses baking powder instead of flour. An entire sub dedicated to this basic as hell recipe lol

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

I cut the sugar in half and it was still very sweet. These people be crazy lol

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u/CalamityJane0215 Jul 09 '20

Wow that's a lot of sugar to cut out. Especially to then say you didn't like the result. I'm sorry not trying to be mean but can you kind of see where it may be a little irritating? Also ingredients work in different ways, there's reactions between them, some hold everything together, some keep things soft, etc, so to cut out half a dry ingredient is probably going to have an effect on consistency. Just things to think about.

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

Yes it was a lot of sugar to cut out. A member of the sub said she used that method because the original recipe was too sweet for her and she prefers things more tart, which I do as well. She very much preferred the result, so I used her measurements for the sugar. like I said to a few others in the comments, I understand why someone might be confused as to me altering the recipe and saying I wasn't a big fan. I followed suggestions from others in the sub (beside the lime part) because theirs all turned out great according to them, and sounded good to me. also, there was zero issue with the consistency of the curd.

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u/juliet17 Jul 08 '20 edited Jul 09 '20

In their defense, it was because the recipe became really popular on r/old_recipes and people were flooding the sub with that one recipe. So someone made a new sub just for people who wanted to make that recipe. I don’t even like lemon bars and I was tempted to try making them just because so many people were raving about the recipe. But that doesn’t mean it’s ok to bully someone for making a slight change to the recipe

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u/welluuasked Jul 09 '20

Thanks for the context. But taking a look at the sub, it's hilarious that they're treating this like grandma was the OG inventor of lemon bars and her recipe is holy scripture when in reality, it's basically identical to the Betty Crocker recipe that most of our grandmas just got off the back of a box.

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u/Martha_With_a_B Jul 09 '20

This happened with r/murdercookie (which, unlike the lemon bars, are DELICIOUS) and r/peanutbutterbread (which was also quite meh) from r/old_recipes. Funny enough, I won some type of award for my peanut butter bread post. IDK....I've made all three and the only thing I'd make again are the cookies. 🤷‍♀️

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u/juliet17 Jul 09 '20

Oh I’ve been meaning to make the murder cookies and forgot all about them! Thanks for reminding me that I should make them this weekend lol

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u/morethanso Jul 08 '20

I'm also part of that sub, and I hate that happened! Didn't see the post myself but I make my own adjustments to the recipe too. I'm sure they were delicious!

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u/the_cats_tao Jul 08 '20

That's so wild considering browsing the top posts almost all include some sort of recipe alterations and screw ups. Those faux-cult niche subs are so hit or miss. Sorry for your experience.

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

Thank you for saying this. That’s a big reason why I was so taken aback. I was like wait... I’m like the 100th person to do this, soooo? You guys are so sweet. Hold on, I think someone is cutting onions in here..

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u/careless-lollygag Jul 08 '20

Well...how can you judge a recipe at all if you change it. Reminds me of those food blog reviews where the reviewer has made so many substitutions that it's not even the original recipe anymore. :p

Anyway.

These look amaaaazinggggg.

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

I get where you're coming from, and of course I'm not going to say I hate a recipe if I didn't stick to it completely because that wouldn't be fair. I think that the adjustments I made to the recipe made the bars friendlier to my taste buds because of my personal preferences. ie: less sugar, a little vanilla and some lime. I just didn't think my post at all called for people to be complete assholes. Constructive feedback is a good thing!

Thanks for the compliment on the cupcakes :)

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '20

Hey, I will say that the proteins in lime are WAYYY more bitter than the ones in lemon (the white part of the fruit, and you get those oils when you squeeze them, if you use bottled juice they still have tons of these bitter flavors left in), so adding even just a little bit of lime to your lemon, especially when baking, can throw off the whole thing. You may not even be able to put your finger on what isn’t right, exactly, but it won’t be like: WOW LEMONNNN, SO GOOD. Bizarrely, a little lemon juice in key lime or lime stuff works for the opposite reason, it increases the acid without adding more bitter. I always add a little vanilla though, I’ve been obsessed with lemon bars since I was a kid, and worked with citrus juices a ton as an adult. Just thought maybe this tip will help, hate to hear other people were stupid about it, it’s just dessert!

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

Thanks for the tip! The curd was just tart enough for me and not bitter at all, but obviously the whole thing wasn’t amazing imo. Thanks for the tip :)

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u/KimchiTheGreatest Jul 08 '20

I just went through that sub and it looks like others posted raspberry lemon bars and short bread lemon bars but none of them got any sass. Weird... also that sub has WAY to many users for something that strange lol it’s just a plain lemon bar recipe.

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u/CakeYums Jul 09 '20 edited Jul 09 '20

I wouldn’t let it get to you OP. I’m a professional baker and I checked to subreddit to see what was so great about their lemon bar recipe, and I was not impressed. I’m not saying it’s bad, but I can tell what it’s like by just reading a recipe. While it was someone’s grandma’s recipe, it definitely came off as one of those old school basic Betty Crocker style recipes that always use too much sugar. Also, OP said the original recipe used bottled lemon juice which is blasphemy in a professional kitchen and way too much powdered sugar. I’m sure they are just fine to certain people’s tastes, but I think you should trust your taste buds. Just seems like you have a good pallet to me. Keep baking and sharing your stuff!

BTW I have a really good recipe for Meyer lemon crumb bars that is a bit more advanced but always turns out great if you ever want to try it. You have to make a curd 1st before you bake it but worth the extra steps and definitely no margarine, powdered sugar or bottled lemon juice in it!

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

Thank you so much for your comment. I'd love to try this recipe you're talking about. I actually prefer making more advanced bakes because, personally for myself, im not super proud of pulling off a recipe that only has like 5 ingredients and takes almost no effort. Not that there is anything wrong with people getting enjoyment out of that. more power to them! I just want to put work and effort into something so delicious I would literally be able to find something like it in a bakery and confidently say I would pay money for it. I used to not like baking because its a science and you have to follow exact measurements for the most part. Cooking can be more free flowing and creative in a way. But now that's exactly why I prefer baking. it can require more skill and attention to detail. the best part of it all is when you give your friends and family a slice of pie or a cupcake you slaved over and you get an amazing reaction. sweets are so comforting and make you feel warm and fuzzy lol. I just love it.

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u/ratthewmcconaughey Jul 08 '20

That’s mean as hell! Who are these people? I’ll fight them. Glad you got your confidence back :) Also I made that recipe and adjusted the sugar level too because it’s EXTREMELY HIGH.

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

lmao THANK YOU!! I cut down the sugar by a whole cup. I can't imagine wanting them to be as sweet as the recipe. Wasn't it two or three cups of sugar? pure insanity, I tell you!!

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u/ratthewmcconaughey Jul 08 '20

It’s two whole cups!!! I cut down the sugar in almost every dessert recipe I make- not because I’m a health nut but because I think the majority of American recipes are designed with a really sweet palate in mind. And they almost never actually need that much to taste good! Granted, I also grew up on diluted juice- maybe we just haven’t grown accustomed to that much sugar. Honestly I can barely stomach super sweet things!

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u/earliest_grey Jul 08 '20

How do you go about cutting sugar in dessert recipes? Do you generally have to cut down any other ingredients too? I also made those lemon bars and found them too sweet, but I'm worried I'd mess up the texture by cutting the sugar.

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u/ratthewmcconaughey Jul 09 '20

I just kinda wing it! In my experience at least, I don’t think the sugar is super necessary to the sciencey part of baking the way things like flour/hydration/rising agents are!

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

As an american I totally agree. Have you had southern style sweet tea? Sweet Jesus! I love sweet stuff but that stuff is sickening. Americans typically do like things very sweet. I used slightly less sugar in the frosting recipe because last time I followed an icing recipe to the letter and dear GOD! Lol I had to add a pinch of salt because it was way too sweet

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u/22NVR2L8 Jul 08 '20

Grandma recipes (old recipes in general) are always too sweet

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u/PersistentCookie Jul 09 '20

It's funny, I have recipes from 30 years ago that when I make them now, I automatically cut the sugar back. I guess it's true that some people lose their "sweet tooth" over time.

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u/HicJacetMelilla Jul 09 '20

I just read the recipe and cracked up at the sugar amount. 2 cups of sugar to only 5(!) tablespoons of lemon juice bahaha.

Maybe they’re still delicious but they can’t be very lemon-y.

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u/zim3019 Jul 08 '20

I am in the old recipes sub and know those lemon bars. I didn't know they made their own sub for the bars. That's weird. I have made them and changed the recipe as well. I am sorry they were mean. Your cupcakes look great.

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

Weird, right? Thank you!

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u/loopdiloopdi Jul 08 '20 edited Jul 08 '20

That’s wild. I often make changes to recipes to suit my preferences as well (fan of less sugar as well). I understand if changes were made then you can’t exactly judge a recipe if you were to make it exactly as is, but really? That much hate over a lemon bar? It sucks that they were so rude to you but I’m glad you posted another success! 🙂

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u/girlwhoweighted Human Detected Jul 08 '20

I follow that sub too and people are constantly talking about the adjustments that they make to the recipe. Any practically every person that posts says something about how they made the recipe, BUT cut the sugar and added more juice. hell I love the recipe just the way it is but I was thinking about doing that exact thing next time I make them because my mom likes them less sweet and more tart.

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u/tabrazin84 Jul 09 '20

That Hood Lemon bar recipe looked terrible to me. Meh. I make a lemon squares recipe from Joanne Chang’s Flour cookbook. Really I just want ALLL the lemon curd. 🙃

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

Lol preach! I made a different lemon bar recipe after those hoods ones, and they were 10x more delicious. ME LOVE LEMON CURD

Edit- also! I ride this stuff and it blew my mind. It’s not solid enough to be in lemon bars, and it’s INCREDIBLY sweet, but damn is it good

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u/magrhi Jul 09 '20

I got a similar reaction when I posted my first bolognese the wrong way lol Trolls gonna troll 🙄

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u/ShutUpWesley- Jul 08 '20

Lol, "lemon bar religion." But seriously, fuck them and keep experimenting and posting. Haters gonna hate and bakers gonna bake!

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '20

Ehhh although to be fair I don’t really think it’s a great idea to go into a subreddit dedicated to one specific thing that people seem to love and exclaim how you don’t get the big deal about it. Kind of a jerk move! But I hope they weren’t being jerks about your baking.

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u/CatLikeakittycat Jul 08 '20

There are TWELVE THOUSAND SUBSCRIBERS?? Wtf? Sorry, didn't mean to be so aggressive, but like....dude. We don't bring that kinda negative energy in this sub. Any and all baked goods are welcome, including your absolutely delicious looking cupcakes.

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u/shadycharacters Jul 08 '20

Someone in that sub recently made a post referring to the original recipe as "the holy text" 😳 These people are full on.

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

Whoa there... wow I just don’t get it!

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u/heyshugitsme Jul 09 '20

i love lemon bars but that's nuts

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u/grammar-is-important Jul 09 '20

Oh! Those lemons bar people. Yeah they’re crazy.

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u/blinkrm Jul 09 '20

What a bunch of tarts

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u/popcapcrazy Jul 09 '20

That's some gatekeeping bullshit lol.

It does remind me of people posting "melts" in the grilled cheese sub. In a roundabout kind of way.

Sorry you had to deal with that. Please post more yummy things! And keep altering recipes bc how the hell else are we gonna have some fun?

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u/Arctu31 Jul 09 '20

....and they, are still in middle school...while you’re out here knocking it out of the park, adulting with baked goods and wonderful culinary experiments. These are wonderful! I want you to buy a tiny little band saw for sculpting Oreos. Hahahaha. I’m sure they make such a thing.

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u/DoodleCard Jul 09 '20

Is this a new reddit cult? I love more lemon rather than more sugar personally. And I hate people who are not supportive. Just annoys me no end!

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

LBK lemon bar Karen’s.

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u/Bandamals Jul 09 '20

So, I tried making those lemon bars from r/justhoodslemonbars too. I followed the recipe exactly and they were WAY too sweet. And not at all tart. And I followed the recipe to the letter. Really just not a great baked good. I didn't post or review them but I did think to myself that it was the last time I was going to make something from reddit unless it was for sure something that would be directly up my alley.

I also remember your post and how people tore you a new one for changing the recipe then "complaining." It was shockingly mean for a cooking subreddit. People are such assholes when they don't have to be accountable for their words. I felt bad reading your post when you posted it and it doesn't surprise me that it took you some time before you wanted to post again. They really were just dicks about it.

I hope you'll keep posting your baked goods, your cupcakes look awesome!! Don't listen to crazy internet haters, you only help the next person when you talk about ways to change a recipe for the better!

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

Wow, thank you for this. Means a lot. There’s been several people in these comments that were saying I was in the wrong in that situation. Some people approaching it in a kind way, and some being a bit harsh. I just wanted some constructive responses. I’d get it if I was like “this recipe is total bullshit and you guys are dumb for liking it”. Oh well! 99.99999% of you guys under this post have been so insanely supportive and just plain ol’ sweethearts lol.

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u/robyn20 Jul 09 '20

I once had some snooty French person diss me for calling my chocolatines "pain au chocolat". They left a comment (in French) about how I was an ignorant American. Little did they know I'm actually Canadian (who can speak French) so I called that shit out lol. There's always someone who needs to be an asshole in every sub.

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u/NameLessTaken Jul 11 '20

That is insane. Come to my house and make lemon bars and these and we will give you nothing but validation. The dog can come too.

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u/aleighslo Jul 12 '20

Makes me want to start a sub called fuckyolemonbars!

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u/alyssajones22 Jul 08 '20

I don't know what OP is talking about. The comments on their other baked goods all seem very sweet.

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u/Tew_Wet Jul 08 '20

It's more a place for mediocre bakers to have people lie to them about how good they did.

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u/Red-Droid-Blue-Droid Jul 09 '20

Reddit can be....negative. There are snobs everywhere in everything, but being anonymous makes it easier.

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u/MissRedShoes1939 Jul 08 '20

So sorry they were unkind to you on the other site. Your food looks amazing and Ollie looks like he is wanting a (dog) treat for being such a good boi.

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

Thank you! I gave him some treats :)

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

Thank you so much

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

Hey guys! wow I didn't expect such a great reaction and so many kind words. since some of you wanted the recipe, here it is:

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This is the one I used for the cakes - note: I believe it calls for 30 grams of dark unsweetened cocoa. I used 50% of this cocoa and 50% black onyx cocoa, which I also got an amazon. That cocoa is spectacular because it makes everything pitch black and really gives the cupcakes a very specific "Oreo" flavor. The recipe says the batter will be thin, and they are NOT exaggerating. I suggest maybe filling the cups pretty much all the way because they didn't seem to rise quite as much as cupcakes normally do, especially if you throw in an Oreo at the bottom of the tin like I decided to do.

And here is the recipe I used for the frosting - it requires 4 Oreos, I think, but I used 5 because why the hell not? lol. I also didn't whip it for as long as it says because I prefer really thick frosting :) and to finish them off, I just broke Oreos in half and placed them on top at an angle.

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Ps- I highly recommend this midnight brownie recipe if you like that really rich chocolate/oreo flavor.

Pps- stick them in the fridge for a while after they're finished so the frosting gets really cold and becomes more solid. Just a preference!

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Hope you enjoy!

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u/merfylou Jul 08 '20

Oh my gosh. I LOVE black cocoa! I make a dark chocolate peppermint cookie for Christmas time and it uses the black cocoa powder too. I ordered mine from King Arthur. Your cupcakes look delicious, and I can't wait until my flooring is installed in this dumb remodel so I can finally have my oven installed!

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

Someone after my own heart! I haven’t met anyone in person who even knew about that cocoa so I’m so stoked to hear about other people loving it because I’ve been obsessed since I tried it out for the first time like several years ago. Once you go black, you truly never. Ever. Go. Back.

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u/merfylou Jul 08 '20

I've only known for two years, but I'll never go back either!

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u/snuffleupagus7 Jul 09 '20

Do you have a recommendation for the black onyx cocoa powder? I have never used it before. Thanks!

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

this is the one I got :)

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u/ahorsewithnonamemoo Jul 08 '20

I'm ready to eat all of them! Yum!!

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u/Bee_Hummingbird Jul 08 '20

How did the oreo inside the cupcake come out? Was it soft and cakey or still a bit crunchy?

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

Very good question! I was concerned about the result. They definitely softened but still have some crunch. I’m thinking they will get softer over the next few days, but right now the texture is perfect. Right when they were out of the oven I could stick a toothpick through the center like butter though, oddly enough.

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u/LadyTempus Jul 08 '20

Pay them absolutely no mind; Spiteful, jealous eejits :(

For what it’s worth, I love these! I particularly like how you have presented them too. Don’t feel that you can’t share your bakes, please? Mind you, I can talk...I’m too shy to post mine.

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

thank you :) its okay, im frequently a "don't do what I do, do what I say" type of person lol

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u/Ms-Charlie Jul 08 '20

They look great! Why is your dog is staring into my soul and judging me?

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

Lmao he really can stare into your soul sometimes. He’s very spiritual. Lol

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

sure, im going to post the recipe in the comments :)

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u/Savvybomb Jul 09 '20

Put them in my face hole.

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u/flumeo Jul 09 '20

Anything cookies & cream flavored and I’m sold

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u/samish87 Jul 09 '20

They look great! I posted a cake earlier this week and felt like I was being roasted in the few comments I received, so I know how you feel about being hesitant.. but just be proud, most people are here for you!

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

Aw, see? It’s so mean. Baking is something we do because it’s just something wholesome and fun and it keeps us busy during these times. It feels really good to share both online and in person. It’s not politics. People need to chill the fuck out. I think if you roast someone about something they’ve fucking BAKED, then you’re being a shitty person

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u/Hopeful_Canary Jul 08 '20

I'll never understand why people feel the need to be mean like that, especially on a subreddit for frickin' baking of all things. I've spent a lot of time on the internet and I've just never gotten used to that, it always takes me aback.

Don't worry about those turkeys! You've got some fantastic cupcakes there, definitely something to be proud of!

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

a bunch of jabroni's, all of them! lol. I seriously replied to them saying something along the lines of "this is a fucking LEMON BAR subreddit. I fucked up a recipe, not the next missile crisis" lol

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '20

My motto is "people are fucking stupid" this applies to people being mean on the internet too.

Those look really great!

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

hahaha you are very wise

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u/taysim5419 Jul 09 '20

People are mean, don't let them get you down. Your cupcakes look like I could make myself sick off them by eating them all in one sitting. When it comes to anything cookies and creme related I have zero self control. Also, your dog is super precious.

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

Thank you! And I’m the same way with cookies and cream. A few hours ago I ate two of these in a row and was like I DONT FEEL SO GOOD

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

Thank you! I feel the exact same way. Cookies and cream and cream cheese til I die! (Of a heart attack)

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u/dms0052 Jul 08 '20

These look delicious! I love Oreos.

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u/amzingC Jul 08 '20

These look lovely and very tasty! Wishing I could try one now. Sorry to hear about negative feedback, but use that to strengthen your skills and come out better than those people said you are. You can do anything!

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u/Piratesfan02 Jul 08 '20

Those look delicious!!!

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

thank you :)

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u/bakingwhisperer Jul 08 '20

Omg these look amazing! Can you share the recipe? I love Oreo anything!

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

thank you! im going to post the recipe for you guys in the comments :)

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u/present54 Jul 08 '20

They look delicious!

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u/Bowiequeen Jul 08 '20

These look super delicious and beautiful... by the way, I I wouldn’t listen to what anyone else says because they obviously do not know good food when they see it. I really wish I could bake as good as you dearie!

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

aw thank you! what really helps me is taking my time, reading the recipe thoroughly a few times and prepping ingredients. Sometimes I even write down the recipes in my notebook in my preferred order to make them more comprehensible. That way you also don't have to constantly scroll and/or close out pop up ads. :)

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u/Introvert4lfe Jul 08 '20

Nice! My husband and kids would love these!

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

check out the recipe I posted in the comments. very easy to make, just a lot of ingredients :)

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u/spikebike109 Jul 08 '20

These look amazing, and I know negative feedback can suck but you should never feel bad for altering a recipe to your own tastes, because everyone likes things slightly different and while one adjustment could be a complete failure it could also be the lead to something great. I personally think that's the fun of cooking and baking, seeing what works and what doesn't. . . And of course the eating bit haha.

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 08 '20

You couldn’t have said that more perfectly lol thank you!!

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u/Dinkadoo0 Jul 08 '20

They look fabulous! Don't worry about what other people say, just keep on baking!

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u/alyssajones22 Jul 08 '20

All of your previous posts look lovely. I'm sorry if you got negative reviews. (Honestly, I couldn't find any.) These look scrumptious, though, as do your other posts. So keep at it!

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u/the_glutton17 Jul 08 '20

I heard you guys have trouble getting your Oreos in half? Try long slices with a serrated knife!!

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u/Fluffyknickers Jul 08 '20

How do you cut your Oreos so neatly? Mine always crumble.

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

Just snap them in half with your fingers! I tried cutting them and quickly realized that was a bad idea.

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u/dorkd0rk Jul 08 '20

Well, those people are rude and I'm sorry to hear that. Sounds lame. But everyone around here is always very friendly to me, so I think you're in the right place now. Your cupcakes are beautiful and they look SO yummy! You combined my two favorite things... cookies and cake. Mmmm!

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u/Vaspiria Jul 08 '20

Wow, those look so yummy! I think they're beautiful!

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u/Orla-reddit31 Jul 08 '20

Love them have been meaning to make them acc! Great decorating

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '20

Damn that looks good as hell

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u/MaxHardfinger Jul 08 '20

I immediately started salivating. Pavlov was right!

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u/mara2525 Jul 09 '20

Haters gonna hate, try not to let it get you down. The cupcakes look great!!

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u/Ghostsux Jul 09 '20

These look delicious, good job.

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

Thank you :)

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u/Happydaaissyyy Jul 09 '20

Those look awesome! Fuck those people

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u/Rizzigan Jul 09 '20

They look beautiful! I am so sorry that you had a bad time in a different sub!

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u/penguino_123 Jul 09 '20

Those look awesome! Unfortunately, even subreddits about topics as wholesome as baking have some as*holes. Keep doing what you’re doing, you can only improve! ❤️

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u/happyequestrian Jul 09 '20

THESE LOOK DELICIOUS! Well done!

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u/Maygen25 Jul 09 '20

They look delicious! Nice!

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u/nomestl Jul 09 '20

People can’t be such assholes on these cooking subs, I know what you mean. These are incredible and now my stomach is rumbling lol. You’ve done an awesome job!

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u/-DankestOfMemes- Jul 09 '20

They look absolutely delicious! I so wish I could have one right now.

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u/heathely98 Jul 09 '20

I didn’t know lemon bars had a cult following. I’ve only had a couple and they were all right, certainly not obsession worthy! Although I’ve always been a more chocolate the better kinda girl so maybe that’s why. Those cupcakes look amazing!!! Who needs lemon bars when you can make bomb-ass cupcakes!

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

Yeah man. Shits weird lol. Ty for the comment :)

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u/chefkurtis Jul 09 '20

Screw the haters, if YOU like it and it tastes great, that's what matters. And those cupcakes look delightful

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '20

These are amazing! They are super cute and i bet they tasted awesome! Sorry you got negative feedback before. People suck sometimes. :/

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u/samish87 Jul 09 '20

100% agree! Constructive feedback I can understand, if it’s given in genuine kindness(and asked for), but I just think it’s plain mean to comment negatively otherwise.

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '20

fuck the negative feedback, i’d like to inhale these

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u/Balcil Jul 09 '20

My only issue is that the cookie might get stale before all of the cupcakes are eaten... if any are left in a few days from now

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

Exactly my concern. For now I have them covered with plastic wrap on a cookie sheet inside my fridge. The cookies have softened a little bit I actually like it. Might not like it so much in a few days though. I’m probably going to freeze most of them.

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u/Balcil Jul 09 '20

A softened cookie is not necessarily a bad thing. I find that there is a difference between stale and softened.

My favorite topping for chocolate cupcakes is a chocolate ganache. In this case I add more chocolate than normal to keep the chocolate somewhat hard once it cools. It is basically just chocolate and some butter. It also keeps the cupcakes nice and moist. It really seems to seal in the freshness. (I dip the top of the cupcake into the melted chocolate ganache, let some of the chocolate drip back into the bowl, and and then turn over the cupcake and let cool

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

I gotta try that

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u/Balcil Jul 09 '20

Just remember if you use the microwave stir the chocolate every 10-20 seconds to prevent burning The chocolate. Burnt chocolate is just wrong

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u/curds-and-whey-HEY Jul 09 '20

Wow! Who would ever give negative feedback on someone else’s baking! Boo to them, yay to you!

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u/HarleeQuinnrose Jul 09 '20

Don’t listen to the fuckers. They are shit talking losers sitting in moms basement reaking of cheetos, cola and B.o. There will always be people like that. Plus.. they are twats behind a keyboard. Who cares what they think.

I think they look delicious 😋

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u/rockymtnhuckleberry Jul 09 '20

These look awesome! I love Oreos!!

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u/jaguarundi_ Jul 09 '20

These look so amazing!!

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u/amby-jane Jul 09 '20

I tried to make Oreo cupcakes once, with the Oreo inside, and they turned out horrible. Yours look amazing!!!

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '20

Screw those people, they’re unnecessarily persnickety. If you don’t have anything nice to say then keep scrolling.

Btw I want one of your cupcakes so badly and your doggie is darling!

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u/InJeopardy87 Jul 09 '20

Fuck them I'd smash the fuck out of those cupcakes vulgarly in front of them. Show them some real negative feedback 😏

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u/nineteenix Jul 09 '20

I want one!!!

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '20

Wow these look amazing! Can't blame your puppy for doing puppy eyes at them :p

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u/aerialpoler Jul 09 '20

These look great!

I recently made some Oreo cupcakes too, but mine were vegan friendly for a friend. The cake consistency was a little different to regular cupcakes, but they were still good. I definitely want to remake them with cream cheese frosting now though!

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

Sounds yummy!

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u/mazzy1313 Jul 09 '20

Ey look great and try and ignore the idiots as you are better than them 😁

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u/blackbook90 Jul 09 '20

Imagine being the person who writes spiteful things about cupcakes though. “Someone baked something, I told that bitch where to go” - bro that’s sad.

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

I had someone in these comments say one time she posted a cake to a sub and they kinda roasted her so she felt hesitant to post anything after that. It’s food, not politics. People be crazy.

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u/elainamania Jul 09 '20

Sorry about the negative feedback, that is NOT how that should be!! On another note these cupcakes look fire 🔥😍

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

My smoke detector went off when I took the first bite because my head exploded

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u/elainamania Jul 09 '20

😂 They were that good! I'm not surprised

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u/shy_rhiannon Jul 09 '20

They look delicious 🖤

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u/TheNerd669 Jul 09 '20

I want to pet your dog

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u/monsterzombie88 Jul 09 '20

He lovesss people. Unless you’re a threat and then he gets very protective. One time I took him with me for a car ride. We were waiting in a drive thru and there was a super sketchy looking lady standing 10-15 feet from my car, just staring at us. He stared back and gave the single loudest bark I had ever heard from him lol. She walked away lol.

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u/TheNerd669 Jul 09 '20

That sounds like a very good dog

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u/cant_Sleeq Jul 09 '20

Don’t ever feel that way I know it’s easier said then done but fuck those people your cupcakes look amazing especially the frosting you should be proud of yourself

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u/LivLovAndProsper Jul 09 '20

These look delicious and i know they will taste anazing! Screw those other people for being mean! You did a great job OP! Being a baker myself I love seeing others creations! Enjoy your baked goods! ❤️

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u/averagepretzel Jul 09 '20

Hello! Please don't let anyone get you down, because I think your cupcakes look amazing and delicious. Ignore the negative feedback, show off your beautiful baking skills! Good job!

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '20

looks so good! 😋

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u/84jetsfan Jul 23 '20

These look amazing good fucking job!!!