Saturday, March 31, 2012

Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

These cookies are similar to your average chocolate chip cookie, but they are just a little bit fluffier and have a bit of a different texture. The flavor is a little bit sweeter as well. Also, these cookies stay softer longer than a regular chocolate chip cookie would, which is great for me, because I love soft cookies. (Also, the cookie dough for these is delicious!)

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cup flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 small package instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz)
2 eggs, room temperature
2 cups chocolate chips


In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugars, butter, vanilla extract, and vanilla pudding mix. Beat until creamy. Add eggs. Add the dry ingredients and still until well combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 375*F for 8-10 minutes.

These would be great for a cookie exchange, or a party, or just a quick afternoon snack. This recipe made almost 50 cookies for me, and it took me less than an hour. They were so simple... but sometimes the simple things are the best.

Saturday, March 24, 2012

"Success" Poem

Success is...

being strong in times of weakness,
having faith in times of hopelessness,
shining brightly in times of darkness,
persevering in times of struggle,
being patient in times of waiting,
being always loving, always forgiving, always trusting, always believing.

-Anonymous


and just for fun, I'm adding a couple of not-so-recent pictures I've taken.

In Nevada.

Nevada sunset.