Cardi B Ventures Into Exotic Cuisine On TikTok, Trying Balut For The First Time

In a playful and adventurous spirit, Cardi B recently embarked on a culinary escapade on TikTok. She attempted to savor the Filipino delicacy known as balut. With her characteristic candor and humor, the rap sensation shared her unfiltered reactions as she sampled the unique dish. In the video, Cardi B prepares herself for the taste test, adding a squeeze of lemon and a dash of salt to enhance the flavors. Bracing herself, she takes a deep breath and proceeds to crack open the balut, commenting on the inside. “Let’s put a little bit of lemon and salt,” she says. “I’m just gonna hold my nose. Okay, lets open it up. its so thick and hard!” With a mixture of nervousness and curiosity, she delves into the experience, opting to sample the yolk first.

As she takes her first bite, Cardi B’s reactions are candid and unfiltered. With a burst of flavor, she emits an audible scream, quickly realizing that balut is not for the faint of heart. Despite her initial apprehension, she valiantly attempts to chew the meaty morsel, likening its taste to that of uncooked chicken. Despite her efforts, Cardi B ultimately decides that balut is not to her liking, promptly spitting it out. However, her adventurous spirit shines through as she expresses gratitude for the experience.

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Cardi B Is Being Adventurous

Furthermore, she acknowledging the cultural significance of the dish. Ever the optimist, she muses that perhaps she needs to sample balut prepared by someone else who knows how to cook it. This is a very lighthearted take and shows Cardi B’s openness to try new things. In addition to get out of her comfort zone! Cardi B’s foray into exotic cuisine offers a lighthearted glimpse into her adventurous palate and willingness to explore new flavors.

Her openness to trying new things, even when met with mixed results, serves as a testament to her fearless and unapologetic approach to life. Beyond the culinary experiment, Cardi B’s TikTok adventure underscores the power of food to transcend cultural boundaries and spark curiosity. By sharing her experience with balut, she invites her followers to join her on a journey of exploration and discovery, one bite at a time.

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Dr. Dre And Snoop Dogg Launched A New Canned Beverage Fittingly Based On ‘Gin And Juice’

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Late last year, Snoop Dogg launched a line of hemp-infused beverages taking advantage of his reputation as a world-class cannabis ambassador and the coincidental timing of his “giving up smoke” ad to give the world Death Row Records’ Doggy Spritz and other associated drinks.

Now, he teamed up with Dr. Dre to deliver another commercial take on the West Coast duo’s long and storied careers: a canned ready-to-drink cocktail inspired by their 1994 hit “Gin And Juice.” The alcoholic beverage will be available in four flavors — Apricot, Citrus, Melon, and Passionfruit — and begin rolling out in the US from now through early spring. The dynamic duo announced the new product with a Quentin Tarantino-inspired short film on social media in which they apparently play the roles of Jules and Vincent-esque hitmen burying a recent victim in the woods while wearing suits and enjoying their new drinks (and Snoop’s favorite vegetable).

In a press release about the new product, Snoop said, “Look at our age and look at what we’ve done, and we still love each other, so why not do something together? A lot of times people have been in a relationship for thirty years and can’t talk to each other, can’t hang out, so it’s just fun to be in a partnership with people that you actually love.” Dre echoed the sentiment, saying, “Together, we always try to create magic, we’re having fun being creative, and everything about this product is really us. There’s passion behind it, and friendship and love and a culture. We’re shooting to make everything we do magnificent, and fortunately, most of the time we hit the target.”

They’ll have another opportunity to do so with their long-awaited follow-up to Doggystyle, called Missionary, which they’re apparently close to releasing.

Uproxx Snack Down — Natti Natasha Tells Us What’s On Her Rider And Shares A Strange Flavor Combo She Swears By

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Eager to reward her fans with new music, Dominican reggaeton superstar Natti Natasha released her latest album — NASTY SINGLES in late 2023. The drop was a surprise and a welcome one, at that. Containing 10 previously released songs and six new tracks, Nasty Singles is somewhat of a compilation that Natti compares to an “assembled puzzle” because of the way music is released in this streaming era of non-stop singles.

A new mother and entrepreneur, Natti’s Nasty Singles strongly reflects the empowerment that she felt through the combination of motherhood and maturity. The songs are “nasty” in a way that takes ownership of a term that’s been famously used as a pejorative toward empowered women. They celebrate independence, inner strength, courage, conviction, and all facets of emotion that motherhood imparts.

Not only is Natti in her nasty phase but she’s also reflecting on the cultural influences that have shaped her music and her life – growing up in the Dominican Republic and having that pride, recording most of the album in Puerto Rico, and also the Mexican DNA of the modern Latin sound. Her music is centralized around the pulsating rhythms of Reggaeton but also incorporates Cumbia, Bachata, R&B, Dembow, and Afrobeat — creating a dynamic musical melange.

In short, it’s nasty in the best ways — which could also be said about Natti Natasha’s snacking habits. The artist views herself as more of a snacker than a meal-eater. So we dove deep into her favorite foods, as well as the cultures celebrated on Nasty Singles, and — in the process — found out that Dorito’s and Oreo’s eaten together is apparently a thing.

Let’s get right down to it – what snacks are on your rider?

Cashews, peanuts, almonds for sure. I don’t like salt [on nuts], but they always put them with salt. Cheese, any type of cheese, or different cheeses. Strawberries, sometimes I eat them, sometimes I don’t. Grapes. And… I think that’s it.

And definitely some junk food, like some potato chips. You never know when it’s a good day to have junk food.

That’s right. You mentioned a lot of different snacks just now. Would you say that you are more into sweet or savory snacks?

I mix it actually. For example, I eat at the same time — I mix Doritos and Oreo.

Whoa.

Whoa, right?

Together? You eat them together?

Together

That is crazy.

The best. It’s the best. Trust me.

Wow — I’ll have to try it and circle back. Would you say that you have a time of day when you’re snacking, or does it just depend on what’s going on?

I think I’m a snacker, instead of a sit-down eater.

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Oh, so you don’t eat a lot of whole meals, but you eat a lot of snacks throughout the day?

I’m a snacker. That’s it. This is why I’m so excited about this conversation.

Your latest project NASTY SINGLES was partially recorded in the Dominican Republic, some songs were recorded in Puerto Rico, some in Mexico. Being from the Dominican Republic, does each culture have the same types of snacks, or do they all have different specialties in each of those places?

Well, just like my album, NASTY SINGLES, each song and each place has a different flavor and different snacks. For example, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico have kind of the same cheese. Well, actually, in Mexico too, but the flavors are different.

Something that I would get in Mexico as a snack, and not in the Dominican Republic or Puerto Rico — I think I would just eat corn. I know it’s weird, but they make it really good sometimes, with some spicy stuff. And that will probably be a snack for me in Mexico, and not in the Dominican Republic.

Like elote or something like street corn?

Yeah, yeah, like street corn, that would be something that I wouldn’t do in the Dominican Republic or Puerto Rico. In Puerto Rico, I would have a coconut. You’re in the streets, you get a coconut, right?

Right. And what about in DR?

You just drink the water, or you eat the inside (of the coconut). In the Dominican Republic, you get an empanada, which is like a patty. That’s how you call it.

Cool. I’m sure you travel a lot between touring. Is there a snack when you check in somewhere, that you have to have in your hotel?

Cashews, and a little bit of chocolate.

Is there something that you’d be excited about if you’re like, “Oh my gosh, they have this in the mini-bar!” — I mean, besides the cashews and chocolate, is there anything that you’d be excited about?

Yeah, wine. Does it count as snacks or not?

I don’t know if it counts, but it goes well with snacks. When you’re in the studio, is there a different type of snack that you like that gives you energy, creative juice, or anything like that?

Well, when I was making “Ya No Te Extrano”, which was actually in Puerto Rico, one of the snacks that I had there a lot was chips. I know it’s not healthy at all, but I was having chips. Like the plantain chips — that’s the Puerto Rican feeling right there.

With “Tu Perrota” I was having a lot of protein bars. Does that even count as a snack? I think so. “Perrota” is like… Well, the meaning that it has in the song is how good I feel. How fucking amazing I look and I feel inside out. So, when I want to look good, and I’m training, I always take care of what I eat. But when I go really, really in, then that’s a go-to snack [i.e. protein bars]. So, that’s when I really feel “Perrota.”

What’s your favorite protein bar?

Are they going to pay me? It’s Quest. The Quest Protein Bars.

I was going to ask you later, if you could be an ambassador for any snack brand, what would that be?

Listen, I love Quest Bar. I would love to be a Quest Bar ambassador. I would like to be a plantain chip ambassador, just because it represents the Caribbean so much, that I feel like it would be something interesting and funny in a way.

I’m Dominican, so it’s like, we have plantains everywhere in the Dominican Republic, so it will be kind of funny. And I feel like having that twist, being super clean eating, and then going to a plantain chip situation, really involves everything that the album represents. The different genres, the different feelings on each song. I feel like the variety.

Is there a food that everyone has to try when they visit the Dominican Republic that they wouldn’t get in the US, or maybe they wouldn’t be able to find that easily?

I would say it’s more the beer over there. But we could say Pastelon with the yellow plantain. But for the mashed plantain, is the green one. So you put that with some amazing onions. You cook them a little bit with vinegar and olive oil if you want. I’m vegetarian, but we put it with salami over there, and cheese. I don’t eat the salami, but I eat the cheese and the onion and the Mangu. It’s like Mofongo, but it’s boiled, and Mofongo is fried.

So you get the difference — Puerto Rico’s fried, and then Dominican Republic is the boiled one.

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I know you mentioned earlier that you like chocolate and junk food, and Doritos and Oreos together. What are some other guilty pleasure snacks that you really like?

Well, I really, really, really, really like white chocolate. That’s my favorite, favorite, favorite. I think that that’s pretty much what I go to when I want to…

Splurge?

Yeah, that’s the main, the main.

And then what’s something that some people may find gross or nasty, using words from your album, that you like, but other people might say, “Oh, that’s nasty”?

I love that. Well, actually, when I make the Doritos and the Oreos, a lot of people don’t find the magic in that. So, to me, that’s weird. Do you know the lentils?

Yeah, of course.

I put banana into it. Some people love it, and some people are like, “Eww.” And I’m like, “No, yummy.” I say, that’s “Yummy Nasty.” Yeah. The gas works with it, so you can’t hang out around a lot of people when you eat it.

And then what’s a snack that most people like, that you think is really gross or nasty?

There’s some people that like to dip their potatoes, the french fries into ice cream. I see some people doing that, and I find it weird.

What’s a vegetarian snack that maybe people who don’t know about it should try? Is there anything that you are really into, that you’re like, “Oh, this is such a good vegetarian snack”?

I love edamame. Yeah. Edamame is a good snack. It’s a healthy snack. It’s healthy nasty.

How do you feel about the dried veggies and dried fruits they have everywhere now, as a snack?

Oh, I like that. I had dried strawberries. I loved it. I loved it. I hadn’t tasted it before, but it was crunchy. I like crunchy things.

Being a new mom, are there snacks that both you and your daughter like to eat together, or things that she eats that you’re really surprised about?

She really likes greens, and I wasn’t really aware of that. When I put a plate, she’ll go to the sprouts, she likes cucumbers without the outside, and it has to be round. So, I find that very interesting. But I understand it because it’s refreshing. So, I think that she goes more for that area. And I like it too. I like yogurt. She likes it too. I guess she’s learning how to separate the Oreos. I didn’t know if she was probably copying what I was doing, but I separate them, eat the inside, and then she’s doing it, and I’m like, “Okay.”

That’s so funny.

She’s on that. Yeah, she does it all by herself. I like greens, and then I like some junk food here and there, and I see her in the same area.

Is that fun for you, exciting?

I love it. I love it. I love it. I enjoy it so much, and I feel like that’s something that people ask me. Like me releasing this album, I have ballads, I have really nasty, get down songs, and I have love songs, and I have everything. So many people are like, “Oh, but you’re a mom now.” And I’m like, “How does that make it difference to me?” It makes a difference in a powerful way. Now, they had asked me a question today, actually earlier. And I’m like, “I’m actually less afraid than before, of doing anything or expressing myself in any way because I feel like…unapologetic.”

So, I read somewhere that you love Dulce Frio, and I wanted to know, who makes the best Dulce Frio?

My mom.

I knew that was going to be the answer. But what if someone wanted to go buy some, is there anywhere that you’d recommend?

Actually, no, I haven’t seen that anywhere. Nowhere. And I have all the ingredients in my house, and I haven’t made it.

Maybe you need to make a store where people can buy it.

Maybe I do.

I also read that you really love cheese, so I’m wondering, do you like Puff Cheetos or Crunchy Cheetos better?

Crunchy Cheetos. Well, Interesting fact. I like it if it’s puffy Cheetos. This is going to sound weird, okay? You know when they’re kind of old, and they’re kind of gummy?

Old and gummy?

Not gummy, but they’re not that puffy.

Yeah, they’re a little stale.

Yeah. I like that. Yeah. I know. I know.

I’m going to ask one last question, and it’s a bean question. You said you like beans and lentils and bananas, right? Are there any other favorite bean snacks that you have?

Yes. In Dominican Republic, they make sweet beans. And it’s only made for Holy Week. That’s how you say it. They only make it for that time of year, and it’s a lot of sugar with beans and a condensed milk. You put little cookies in there. There are specific ones for that. You put prunes in there. It’s really good.

I really enjoyed getting to hear about all your snacking habits and your inspirations — I really appreciate you taking the time.

No, thank you, Dan. For sure. Thank you very much. Have fun. Thank you so much. I’m going to go eat because that made me hungry.

Keith Lee Reveals What Cities Have The Best Food

Recently, Keith Lee took to social media to share a list of his top food stops of the year. The food critic was sure to remind fans that his opinions were based on a multitude of factors, including hospitality, diversity, and more. Regardless, his list is sure to spark some debate, as some cities didn’t rank as high as one would expect. According to him, the list is simply based on his likelihood to go back to a city strictly for the food.

Beginning with his least favorite city of the year, Lee put Atlanta at No. 8 on his list. He says that it was tough for him and his crew to find anything to eat, though he admits that when they finally did, it was “delicious.” Next up is New York, which he’s raised issues with in the past. He cites the “overwhelming feeling of being unwelcome” as a factor, noting how he doesn’t think he got an authentic experience.

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Keith Lee Puts New Orleans In First Place

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He ranks Detroit at No. 6, claiming that while he loves his hometown, he found that it lacked diversity compared to other cities. Los Angeles came in at No. 5, with the personality noting how his mind was changed about the city, as he previously wasn’t impressed with its food. Next up is Vegas, which he says stood out for its wide array of options. He puts Chicago in at No. 3, claiming that everything he ate there was “absolutely delicious.”

Coming in second place is Houston, which Lee praises for its desserts. The TikTok star puts New Orleans at No. 1, claiming that their customer service is what puts them ahead of the pack. He also commends the city for being so “rich in culture.” What do you think of Keith Lee’s ranking? What city has the best food in your opinion? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Social Media Reacts To Ice Spice’s Lackluster Thanksgiving Meal

In the realm of extravagant Thanksgiving feasts flooded with turkey, stuffing, and all the fixings, Ice Spice threw a curveball that left fans scratching their heads. The social media sensation, known for her unapologetic style and twerking moves, shared a snapshot of her Thanksgiving meal that raised eyebrows. Forget the traditional spreads and elaborate displays. Ice Spice’s feast was a humble sandwich on plain white bread, leaving us all wondering what culinary surprises lay between those slices.

In a move that could only be described as interesting, the “Munch” rapper shared a snapshot of her Thanksgiving meal, breaking away from the lavish norms of the holiday. The photo showcased a simple sandwich, on a plain white plate, devoid of the usual festive fanfare. Moreover, what was hidden between those slices of bread remained a mystery. Adding an element of intrigue to the unconventional Thanksgiving feast. “Looks awful. Learn how to cook Ice Spice,” one person reacted. “If that’s all she is eating today, when she has money, that’s sad af,” another joked. “Everyone celebrates Thanksgiving differently. It is the thought that counts,” said someone else.

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Ice Spice’s Meal

As fans eagerly scrolled through the comments section, the burning question on everyone’s mind was, “What’s inside that sandwich?” Known for her unfiltered persona and fearless approach to self-expression, Ice Spice’s Thanksgiving sandwich made a bold statement amidst the sea of extravagant holiday feasts. However, in a world dominated by excess, she embraced simplicity. Proving that Thanksgiving is about more than just a grand spread—it’s about individuality and staying true to oneself. She also could just be trolling us.

In a single snapshot, Ice Spice challenged the status quo. Moreover, in the world of Ice Spice, even a humble sandwich can become a symbol of rebellion and self-expression. However, she seemed to enjoy it as well. The photo was captioned with a simple “Happy Thanksgiving,” followed by heart eyes. What do you think of her Thanksgiving sandwich? Let us know on HNHH!

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Nicki Minaj Flexes Her Thanksgiving Feast

Nicki Minaj recently took to social media to show off the meal she prepared for Thanksgiving, leaving her followers drooling. Her feast consisted of mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, chicken, and more. She even threw in some crab legs, an unorthodox but welcome addition to the holiday meal.

Followers fully expected Nicki to pop off in the kitchen this Thanksgiving, and they’re not the only ones. Her friend JT of City Girls shot her a text the day of, letting her know that she was looking forward to seeing what she cooked up. “Happy Thanksgiving!” she wrote. “You started cooking yet? I want to see the food.” Nicki responded, telling her that she’d definitely be taking the opportunity to flex her cooking skills. “Yes tf I am ma’am!!!!!” she wrote, wishing her a happy holiday as well.

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JT Wishes She Dined With Nicki

The “No Bars” performer went on to share Nicki’s screenshot of their chat, revealing that she wishes she could have dined with Nicki. The Trinidadian-born rapper clearly went all out this year, which makes sense considering all that she has to be thankful for. Earlier this month, she took home an award for Top Female Rap Artist at the Billboard Music Awards for the first time in her career. She went on to thank the Barbz for their support and tease Pink Friday 2, which is slated for release on December 8.

“Thank you to the Billboard Music Awards for presenting me with the best female rap award of 2023,” she said in a clip before blowing fans a kiss. “Barbz, you are amazing. I appreciate you so much. And I can’t wait to share Pink Friday 2 with you on my birthday, December 8.” What do you think of Nicki Minaj’s Thanksgiving dinner? Would you have dined at her house? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more news.

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Jaidyn Alexis Whips Up Lackluster Meal For Blueface

Recently, Blueface took to social media to show off a meal prepared for him by his wife-to-be, Jaidyn Alexis. Sitting before him in the clip is a paper plate full of pasta, complete with a few partially-melted Kraft singles strewn about on top. The mother of two topped the feast off with a side salad. While countless social media users are ragging on Jaidyn’s lackluster cooking skills, others believe that he’s gotten what he deserves. Especially considering the way his relationship’s been going as of late.

“The noodle don’t even look done,” one Instagram commenter writes. Another says they simply, “could’ve went to Olive Garden.” Obviously, the MILF Music star is a busy gal these days, juggling her budding rap career and recent engagement on top of caring for two little ones. With that being said, fans can’t blame her for being strapped for time and whipping up something simple for her family, particularly amid some newly-surfaced cheating rumors making their way around the internet.

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Jaidyn Alexis Chefs It Up

Recently, Blueface’s ex Chrisean Rock went live on Instagram, and fans quickly noticed something suspicious in the background. A green jacket, strikingly similar to one worn by Blueface during his recent show with Jaidyn, is seen hanging up behind the new mother. It remains unclear whether or not the jacket is actually his. It certainly doesn’t help, however, that Chrisean told fans they’ve continued to hook up in recent weeks, despite his proposal to Jaidyn.

Regardless, Blueface continues to flaunt his first baby mama on social media, recently dubbing her a “super star.” They joined forces for a performance at Santa Fe College during 310babii’s set this week, and as expected, fans went wild for her viral single, “Barbie.” What do you think of the meal Jaidyn Alexis whipped up for Blueface? Would you give it a taste? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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We Tested Taylor Swift’s Viral Sugar Cookies Against The Internet’s Other Top Recipes

Taylor Swift took the food corner of the internet by storm over the last week with a … resurfacedsugar cookie recipe. It’s a pretty simple but very unique sugar cookie riff that has people on X and TikTok baking cookies left and right. And we’re jumping on the wagon too to see what all the fuss is about.

To really test the strength of Swift’s recipe, we’re baking three other beloved sugar cookie recipes to pitt against her take. And then we’re going to rank them all, so that Swifites can destroy us in the comments and on every other social platform forever if we fail to pick hers as #1.

Once the recipes were sorted out, I kept the process and baking all the same. I made the four dough varieties, properly chilled them, and then baked them according to their respective recipes. To keep this tasting even more equal (and to really test the mettle of the actual cookie), I’m also icing them all the same way, following Swift’s instructions. This will give me a chance to really keep the playing field as equal as possible while judging the greatness of the cookie beneath it. Amazingly, my local grocery store is already stocking eggnog, so I was able to re-create this recipe exactly.

Here’s Taylor Swift’s icing recipe to get us started:

“just mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 1/4 T-spoon of nutmeg, 1/4 T-spoon of cinnamon and 3 TAYblespoons <—-(I’m so annoying, it astounds me sometimes) of milk or eggnog if you can find it this time of year. The more milk/eggnog you add, the more your icing will become a glaze. But glazes are legit too so basically just LIVE YOUR LIFE.”

Here’s how it looks once mixed:

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Okay, let’s dive into whether or not Taylor Swift really does have the best sugar cookie recipe ever!

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4. Classic Betty Crocker Sugar Cookies

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This is the most classic sugar cookie recipe out there. It’s so old-school it uses potassium bitartrate (cream of tartar) as a secondary leavening agent. It’s a standard and almost feels like the control group cookie for this taste test.

Ingredients:

  • 2.5 cups AP flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 cup softened unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 0.5 tsp. almond extract
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What You’ll Need:

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutter

Method:

Prep:

  • Combine the sugar, egg, butter, vanilla, and almond extract in a mixing bowl and combine until creamed.
  • Sift the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar together, and then slowly add to the creamed mixture until a dough ball forms.
  • Divide the ball into two flat discs and wrap each one in plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours (up to overnight).

Bake:

  • Preheat the oven to 375F.
  • Roll out one of the chilled discs to about 1/4-inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
  • Place the cookies on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake for 7 minutes.

Bottom Line on the Betty Crocker Sugar Cookies:

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Zach Johnston

These are fine. They taste nice as a plain sugar cookie but are full-on crunchy. That’s fine but there’s not much more to savor here without the icing coming in to save the day.

3. Zach’s Bourbon-Soaked Sugar Cookies

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This is my take on the whole thing. I do make a mean chocolate chip cookie but rarely make sugar cookies. That said, I’m going with my strengths here and using spirits as flavoring agents with more white sugar and a 50/50 split of brown and room temp unsalted butter.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups AP flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 0.5 tsp. kosher salt
  • 0.5 cup brown butter
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. bourbon
  • 1 tsp. amaretto
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Zach Johnston

What You’ll Need:

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small pot
  • ZipLock bag
  • Knife

Method:

Prep:

  • Add the butter to a small pot on medium heat. Melt the butter (stirring occasionally) until the fats just start to brown. Remove from heat immediately and place the butter in a small bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes to bring back to room temp.
  • Sift the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
  • Add the butter, sugars, and egg in a mixing bowl and mix until creamed. Add the bourbon, amaretto, and egg and continue to mix until well integrated.
  • Add the dry ingredients slowly while mixing until a dough ball forms.
  • Roll the dough into a log, place it in a ZipLock bag, and refrigerate for at least two hours (up to overnight).

Bake:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Cut the log into 12 pieces and roll each one into a small ball.
  • Place the ball on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and gently press each one down until it’s about half as tall as it was as a ball.
  • Bake for 8 minutes.

Bottom Line on the Bourbon Sugar Cookies:

Taylor Swift Sugar Cookies
Zach Johnston

This does have a nice flavor profile and the brown butter takes this one to new heights. But there’s a crunchy texture to the cookie that holds it back. The middle was a tad chewy but I’ll have to make these again and just leave them thicker to get a true sense of chewiness.

Overall, the flavor was dialed otherwise with a nice hint of spice and almond next to a deep brown butter finish.

2. Taylor Swift’s Sugar Cookies

Taylor Swift Sugar Cookies
Zach Johnston

Taylor Swift’s sugar cookie recipe is based on Joy Baker’s classic recipe. The twist with Baker’s recipe is that she uses powdered sugar and granulated while also using oil with the butter (most recipes call for just butter). This helps add to the chewiness of the cookie. Swift’s big change is that she adds a sachet of chai tea — literally the spiced tea leaves from a tea bag.

It’s interesting and really adds a great seasoned flavor profile to the cookie.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups AP flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar, plus extra sugar for topping
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 vanilla bean (just the seeds)
  • 1 bag of chai tea
  • Cinnamon
Taylor Swift Sugar Cookies
Zach Johnston

What You’ll Need:

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • ZipLock bag
  • Knife
Taylor Swift Sugar Cookies
Zach Johnston

Method:

Prep:

  • Combine the butter, oil, and sugars in a mixing bowl and cream until well integrated. Add the egg, vanilla bean seeds, and chai tea into the creamed sugar and mix until well integrated.
  • Sift dry ingredients together in a separate bowl and then slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until a dough forms. Scoop out the dough ball and form into a log. Put in a ZipLock bag, seal, and place in the fridge for at least an hour (up to overnight).

Bake:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Once chilled, cut the log into 12 pieces and roll them into small balls.
  • Place the balls on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and gently press each cookie ball down into a disc (you want it to be about 1/4-inch thick still). Sprinkle each cookie with fresh white sugar.
  • Bake the cookies for 9 minutes.
  • Ice once the cookies come out of the oven.

Bottom Line on Taylor Swift’s Sugar Cookies:

Taylor Swift Sugar Cookies
Zach Johnston

Okay, these are really good cookies. The base cookie is soft and chewy. The chai tea bag (I had to quadruple-check that this is what’s called for) is a bit baffling, though. As a flavor profile as it doesn’t ~quite~ meet the eggnog cinnamon icing. It’s just a touch wrong, in my opinion.

1. Brown Butter Sugar Cookies (Sally’s Baking Recipes)

Taylor Swift Sugar Cookies
Zach Johnston

This recipe from Sally’s Baking Recipes is a classic brown butter base sugar cookie. Using brown butter always made sense to me but it does change the consistency of the cookie dough. Still, you’re adding a wonderfully deep and nutty flavor profile thanks to browning that butter in a pan.

Quick note: I always like to use brown butter in cookies (and baking in general) as it adds so much more flavor (deep nutty and buttery flavor notes). It’s also very easy to prep. You’ll need a shallow pan or pot over medium heat to gently simmer the butter for no more than five minutes (or until the fats just start to brown). To get it even deeper, take it to it’s boiling and bubbling point and remove it the moment those bubbles fade — but that means you need to watch it closely. That’s it!

Taylor Swift Sugar Cookies
Zach Johnston

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups AP flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 0.5 salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
Taylor Swift Sugar Cookies
Zach Johnston

What You’ll Need:

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small pot
  • ZipLock bag
  • Plastic wrap
  • Knife

Method:

Prep:

  • Add the butter to a small pot on medium beat. Cook until fully melted (stirring occasionally) and the fats just start to turn a dark beige. Kill the heat and let set as the fat in the butter turns a deep brown. Place the butter in a small bowl and put in the freezer for 10 minutes to cool back down to room temp.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
  • Combine the butter and sugars in a mixing bowl and mix until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla and continue to mix until well integrated into the creamed sugar.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the creamed sugar until a dough forms.
  • Form the dough into a log and place it in a ZipLock. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour (up to overnight).

Bake:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Cut the cookie dough log into small balls (about 20). Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for another 30 minutes.
  • Place the balls on a new cookie sheet (also parchment lined) and bake for 12 minutes.

Bottom Line on the Brown Butter Sugar Cookies:

Taylor Swift Sugar Cookies
Zach Johnston

This had the perfect balance of a crunchy bottom and a soft and chewy middle. The icing made a great addition to the overall vibe. But the real star of this show was the cookie flavor. The depth of the brown butter added was lightyears beyond the non-brown butter version. Where the other cookies sort of just petered out on the palate, this cookie kicked into high gear on the finish with a deep, nutty, and salted butter end that adds a wonderfully soft texture and finish to the overall experience.

Winner, winner.

Final Thoughts on the Sugar Cookies:

Taylor Swift Sugar Cookies
Zach Johnston

I feel certain that the best cookie recipe on earth is hidden in this post. Will an intrepid Swift fan make it and share it online? I’d take the base of Taylor Swift’s cookie and replace the softened butter with brown butter. And then maybe remove the chai tea bag and replace that with bourbon and amaretto (or a capful of almond oil). I think that’s the sweet spot.

Or keep everything about Swift’s recipe and add some brown butter. That might be the key takeaway here — “brown butter” is killer for cookies!

Flyana Boss Recreated Their Viral Video For Their New Pizza Hut Ad Jingle

When Bobbi of Flyana Boss said ” I be Michael Phelps, all the brand deals that I’m swimmin’ in,” it was just sort of a “fake it ’til you make it” situation. But even the biggest skeptic in the world would have to believe in the power of manifestation after the summer the fleet-footed freestylers have had — and they’re still going.

Today, they broke out their latest brand partnership with Pizza Hut, which includes a rapped jingle, a bunch of new TV ad spots, and, of course, even more sprinting in a riff on their viral videos promoting breakout hit “You Wish.” The spots are promoting Pizza Hut’s Melts, a new snack on the menu made of two slices Thin N’ Crispy crust, cheese, and toppings (it’s basically a calzone).

Honestly, it’s a perfect pairing; as much of the dorm-dwelling population practically lives on Pizza Hut and Flyana Boss met in college, it seems fair to say that they’ve inhaled their fair share of the stuff. Plus, brand deals are part of their whole brand, which makes every partnership feel baked-in (pun intended!) and organic, however counterintuitive that sounds. No word yet on how well the Melts will pair with Dunkin’ Donuts’ Ice Spice Pumpkin Drinks, but we’re sure someone out there is going to try it. Godspeed.

Check out Flyana Boss’ new Pizza Hut jingle above.

Boosie Badazz’s Tuna Sandwich Party Has Fans Divided

Footage has appeared online of Boosie Badazz entertaining a group of women at his home with a buffet-style meal of tuna sandwiches. In the video, the group of women can be seen vibing while constructing sandwiches from bags of sliced bread and catering trays of tuna. Furthermore, everyone appears to be having a good time in the video.

Tuna is a seafood super food. It’s high omega-3 levels mean that it is great for combatting heart disease and promoting good vision. Meanwhile, being high in protein but low in calories makes it a great base for healthy and effective weight loss. Furthermore, the presence of vitamin c, zinc, and magnesium mean that tuna is great for helping boost your immune system.

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Fans Split On Boosie Tuna Buffet

However, health benefits aside, fans are split on how they feel about the video. “Shawty ina red eating like she ain’t eat in a few days 😂😂,” wrote one person. “Ain’t no way I’m about to be at Boosie’s house eating TUNA!!! TUNA?!??,” another said indignantly. “When that liquor hit they stomach with that tuna its finna be bubbling 🤢,” noted a third, clearly thinking of the consequences ahead. “Not a hotel pan full of tuna and some wonder bread…. The standards are LOW,” said a shocked fan.

Despite this clowning, not everyone was a hater. “Oh so now y’all too bougie for tuna? 😂 I’ll fix me some so quick!,” argued one fan. “I actually love tuna! Just bc he has money doesn’t mean he has to spend on unnecessary meals. Hell looks like they ate good!!,” agreed another. “A tuna sandwich do sound good right now with some Lays chips, and nothing is wrong with no tuna sandwich🤣
Growing up my mom used to make a tuna sandwich and we use to eat watermelon during the summertime 😂😂😂😂,” reminisced a third. What do you think of Boosie’s spread? Let us know in the comments. Be sure to make HotNewHipHop your #1 place for all things music, gossip, and internet content.

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