Super Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Here it is...

The best ever super soft chocolate chip cookies.  EVER!

The cookies you've been looking for.  The ones that stay soft for days after you cook them.  They are perfect in every way.  I'm telling' ya!

My neighbor brought them to me as a thank you after Chalry brought her a bouquet of flowers at her Wizard of Oz party.  And they were the best, my sister had to go back for seconds, no thirds, I don't really remember, I lost track but I wanted, needed, had to have the recipe.  Thank goodness she shares her recipes.

Thank you Joann!  We love your cookies!  Later I will have to share with you her gingerbread cookies, also to die for!

I digress...

The recipe:

2 cups soft butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
4 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 large packet (6.4 oz) vanilla pudding









Cream butter and sugar






























add pudding mix, eggs, vanilla, and salt
































blend flour and baking soda and add to mixture














Bake 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

Ta-da!  Don't they look fabulous. 

Oh and they are soooooo good!  My family loves them.  

And like I said before, soft for days, If they last that long at your house!  

Well, I hope you enjoy as much as we did!

-Sarah

Happy Birthday Lil' Sis!!!

Today is Lil' Sis's birthday and I thought it was only appropriate to appreciate all that she does...

She hugs tired babies ...

 Plays monster...

 Makes sure everyone is warm enough (while wearing a tiara)...

 snuggles babies...

 And hugs...

And loves on babies...

All day every day!

She is a mommy, a wife, a housekeeper, the head chef of the residence, party planner, main entertainment, chauffeur, personal shopper, daughter, auntie and sister.  She is all these things rolled into one for her beautiful family.  My kids LOVE their Aunt Annie, they love spending time with her, they snuggle her and get excited every time she visits (which is not often enough according to them).  I always love spending time with my sister and just wanted to say, 

 Happy Birthday Lil' Sis!!

Love you, 

Big Sis

Homemade Applesauce

I really just love homemade applesauce.  Especially when it's warm.  

Ohhhhh..... it is so good.  I am really craving it just thinking about it.   

So I will just get right to it.  These are the ingredients I used in mine but you don thane to add the peaches or cranberries.  I thought the peaches would be a nice addition so I wouldn't have to add extra sugar.  

The Peaches are homemade last year in extra light syrup.  I drained all the syrup before I added them to the pot. 

Then I found some cranberries in the freezer and thought it would look pretty with a little red in there.  

The lemon juice is to keep the apples from browning.  

    

Ingredients:

4 of your favorite apples

1 jar peaches

1 cup cranberries

2 Tbsp lemon juice

again, you don't have to add the peaches or the cranberries but I did.  You can add an extra apple or two instead if you want.  (If you decide not to add the peaches you will need to add some water to the pot.  At least 2 cups and keep an eye on it so you don't burn the pan!  Speaking form experience here!)  The type of apple you use will determine the sweetness of the final product.  It's all up to you!  

Also, if you prefer cinnamon in your applesauce I would suggest:

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp clove

So, through it all in the pot and let it simmer on low for 2-4 hours.  

OR

Through it all in the crock pot on low for 4-6 hours.  This is much less maintenance than the stove top.  Make sure you add enough liquid to cover the bottom of the pot. If you omit the peaches then you will need to add some water. (maybe 2 cups).

Apparently I forgot to take a picture of the final product, it was delish!  If you like a chunky applesauce then you can just mash it with a potato masher, if you like a smoother texture blend until your happy!

Hope you enjoy as much as I do!

-Sarah