So I was going to make sugar cookies in the shape of Girls(on the run!) and (super)Stars butttttttttt….both the husband and my mom convinced that sugar cookies were hard to master and time intensive and I might want to do something easier since I had to have them by 2pm. I considered doing a healthy nutty oaty kind of cookie, but since kids are often picky about dried fruit, nuts and oats in their cookies, I went with old faithful: chocolate chunk! I used this Cooking Light recipe, which was highly rated: Chocolate Chip Cookies. I halved the recipe (but only got 22 cookies out of it) and used Hershey’s bar instead of choco chips because that’s all I had. I also gave them 12 minutes in the oven instead of 10.
And the nibbling was very minimal. I had a few tiny pieces of chocolate and one taste of dough before I cleaned the bowl. That’s it! I didn’t want to spoil my lunch. I also sipped hot tea as I mixed.
They turned out PEFECT!!! Well, I haven’t had one yet, but I can tell by smell and touch that they are my kind of chocolate chip cookie: buttery crispy on the outside (but not flat and hard – they still have body) with chunks of chocolate! I can’t wait to try ’em out at the party.
Even the smallest nibbles did push back my lunchtime until 12:45 or so. Since I’d been cooking, I didn’t feel like making anything intensive, so I just reheated our leftover portion of last night’s soup:
With toast with pumpkin butter –
And grapes –
Off to study Micro for 2 hours – trying to stay warm! Perhaps I should sit by the space heater…
Chelsea says
I’m sure the cookies will be a hit!!! YUM!
tiffany says
I was just watching Dave Lieberman on food network make cookies, and now you! I think I’m going to have to bake something soon… its an urge I get when I see lots of baking around me. haha Those cookies look DEEEELISH!
halie says
Good job on the cookies!
Have a good day!
Hilary says
I don’t usually comment but I made those cookies from the same recipe yesterday and they are amazing!!!
Runeatrepeat says
I am going to have to try that recipe. I have tried numerous times now to make the BF chocolate chips cookies and for some reason they come out less than impressive every time 🙁
Madison says
Your cookies look PERFECT! Great job on the minimal nibbling too. I love “successful” baking incidences! =)
Oh She Glows says
Sugar cookies are hard to master? I am missing something here? Maybe I have been doing it all wrong…hahah 😉
Your cookies (and lunch) look sooo delicious!!!
Angela
www.ohsheglows.com
Krista says
I haven’t had a homemade chocolate chip cookie in ages! Dangerous stuff for me!
BethT says
The RIGHT kind of sugar cookie is indeed hard to master. They can come out too thin, too cakey, too floury…that said, you could do it, but icing them may have taken too much time :p
Shelby says
I need to get baking…now!
Tina says
Cookies! They look delish!
Mel says
Your cookies look really good! Makes me want some right now!
Moran says
OH-SO-YUMMY-LOOKING-COOKIES!
I am really encouraged to get some baking done!
Nellie says
There is nothing wrong with some good old chocolate chip cookies!
I have an amazing sugar cookie (and icing!) family recipe, if you’re interested 🙂
ashley (sweet & natural) says
I love cookie dough! It was my favorite part of making cookies as a kid. 🙂
haya says
i don’t think sugar cookies are hard to master, if you have the right recipe. they are a little bit time intensive since you have to make the dough, let it chill then roll, cut, bake, decorate. but i think the effort can really be worth it for gorgeous and or special cookies.
Sara says
Yummy! Your cookies look fabulous and I’m sure the girls will love them.
Courtney says
Those cookies look good! I am a terrible baker…my cookies always turn out flat and a little too crispy. YIKES!
Amanda says
I have made these cookies a few times – I keep recipe among my files! They are a party hit. No one will know they are lower in fat than the traditional Toll House recipe. Have fun at your GOTR party! 🙂
SarahH says
Did I miss what happened with that oat challenge you were entering? Can you tell us your recipe now?
Rhodey says
please send some cookies to the cookie monster, aka me. they look awesome!
Erin says
Do you find that being cold helps you study?
You’ve got some serious discipline!
Rose says
I might steal that recipe for some cookies I need tonight. They look quick and easy!
VeggieGirl says
HOLY FREAKING YUM!!!!!!!
Good luck studying!!
Megan says
Good luck studying! The cookies look amazing!
Allison K says
Yum..Chocolate chips cookies are my favorite.
Christina says
Now that’s some self-control! Those cookies look so good, I don’t know how you didn’t eat more!
Maureen says
I would kill for your self-control! I probably eat about 4 cookies worth of dough during the baking process 🙁
Greta says
Have you tried the Trader Joe’s Cranberry Apple Butter? It is fantastic on pumpkin oatmeal.
Fig says
sharing:
http://livewell360.com/2008/11/30-day-oatmeal-challenge/
misti says
I find sugar cookies fairly easy. I make the ones you don’t refrigerate, though!
K says
Those cookies look great! The girls will love them! There’s a recipe from CL that is called oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies that are divine! I highly recommend them!
N says
Good luck with Micro!
And the chocolate chunks look delicious alone..
Heather says
Why the space heater? Have you not turned on your heat yet? Your cookies look great, they’re inspiring me to get started on my baking!
Kath says
Nellie ,
I’d love an amazing recipe – will you email it to me and I can post it? Do you have any photos of the cookie results to go with?
SarahH ,
We were supposed to hear on Friday! No idea when we will. Makes me think I didn’t win and maybe they are waiting on the winner to do paperwork before announcing 🙁
Erin ,
Heavens no – I am miserable cold!!
Heather ,
The space heater is because 68* is just not warm enough for me (even with 3 layers on and hot tea!) and it’s not a good idea to have our heat on 70+*
Greta ,
I saw it, but I didn’t buy it. I’m stuck on pumpkin butter!
Fig ,
Thanks for sharing!! She’s got some awesome recipes!!
Kath
Jennifer says
I gotta say I tried pomegranate seeds yesterday after all this blog hype… and blah! I expected juicy little suckers full of flavor and uh, no. Next time I’ll save my cash and just occasionally treat myself to the juice.
Sam says
The sugar cookie idea is great but I agree kids are picky sometimes and you can never go wrong with chocolate anything!
http://westtoeastcoast.wordpress.com/
Jennifer says
I’m so disappointed =(
Julia (Santa Barbara Dreaming) says
cookies look perfect! Chocolate chunks are even better than chocolate chips! And wow for not licking the bowl clean. I can never ever resit 😉
SmA033 says
i have an AWESOME cookie recipe i want to share. They’re ellie krieger’s triple chocolate– They’re by ellie, so you know they’re low caloric & they’re just chocolatey enough that they’re heavenly–seriously, they’re my favorite cookie of all time (and that’s considering ALL cookies– healthy ones & the not-so-healthy ones)
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/healthy-appetite-with-ellie-krieger-/triple-chocolate-cookies-recipe/index.html
HangryPants says
Let us know how the cookies taste!
I agree with Husband, rolling dough is time and labor intensive and usually the dough has to be refridged for awhile first anyway. I am sure they will loooove these cookies. 😀
Christina says
Sugar cookies and the like are actually pretty basic and simple if you have a good recipe, but it does take longer because the dough needs to chill before you roll it out.
But you can’t go wrong with chocolate chip! Unless you’re not a fan, I’ve never met anyone who turned a chocolate chip cookie down. Chocolate chip-dried cherry is a great combo.
Jen says
Aww … the girls will love those cookies! You are so sweet to make them!! Have fun at the party!
K says
The soup looks amazing! I love kale in soups, it’s the perfect texture and taste.
I posted a recipe (one of the only posts, lol) on my blog for a great soup with kale if you’d like to check it out!
BTW, the new stove is so pretty and shiny! Yay!
K
Heather McD (heather eats almond butter) says
I bet your GOTR loved your cookies. Chocolate chunk cookies were definitely a good choice where kids are involved!
Katrina says
Choc Chip Cookies are right up my alley and those do look good!
Lauren says
The cookies look so good. Here is the link to the spinning song, the video is toward the bottom of the page- thanks for your patience.
How much oatmeal do you typically use in the morning?
Lauren says
opps I forgot to attach the link!
https://www.katheats.com/index.php?s=spinning+song
Kath says
Lauren,
AH HA!!!! I thought, and thought, and thought – and figured it out!!
Cascada “Everytime We Touch”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK0GmiSMNGI
K
Lauren says
Your the best! I am studying for finals and really need a song to keep me up!
runjess says
Can’t go wrong with chocolate chip cookies!
Cat says
So cute of you to make cookies for the girls. For excellent sugar cookie recipes you should buy a copy of “King Arthur Flour’s Cookie Book” It’s like a cookie bible and has variations for each “staple” kind of cookie if you prefer crunchy, chewy or cakey, etc.