The ultimate advice you will generally read on a baker's blog is to NEVER over beat or over mix your batter. I'd say, chuck your hand mixer out and give your arms, hands & wrist a workout!! Over mixing makes baked goodies hard and takes the chewiness we all like.
At least for beginners, I absolutely advice not to get used in using the mixer. In time yes, but not until you learn to "feel" your batter. Gibberish eh?? but you see, once your hand gets used to the feel that your batter is just right, you'll know its ready to bake & surely end up with a perfect crisp on the outside, chewy in the inside, flavorful goodie!
Try it: once you have all your ingredients in the bowl (following the recipe you have, ofcourse) and as you start mixing it, the motion is heavier, you exert effort. And as you stir, you will feel less stress on your hand & wrist and visually see that everything is mixed together... IT'S TIME TO STOP & drop your weapon!hehe You don't have to make sure that every tiniest lump of sugar or flour has to be incorporated. Generally, a batter is never "perfectly smooth" (unless the recipe calls for it).
I have shared my recipes to family and friends but majority says that their attempt didn't turn out the same as mine. We all know technique makes a difference so if you really have the inclination to baking, I suggest developing your intimacy with the batter! LOL
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