another monday eve!

I broke down and made chocolate chip cookies today.
I needed the caloric therapy. (chuckle)
They turned out so good. I have eaten 3… and preparing to eat 3 more… with milk.

I have been asked several times for my recipe… so, I think it’s time to share:
You must follow these instructions perfectly…and even still, I can’t guarantee anything, as I have been practicing for over 20 years, and mine still don’t turn out as good as katie’s (little sis).

Ok.

Pre-heat to 350

1 cup brown sugar (be sure it’s fresh. NO CLUMPS. Very important. Packed)
½ cup granulated sugar (hard to screw this up)
1 cup shortening (it has to be butter flavor Crisco…and I like the sticks)

combine that all in a mixer (I have a white kitchen aid… I really wish it were pink) and mix until it’s nice and fluffy…
add in:

2 eggs
1 t. vanilla (I usually overkill on this a little)

mix until it’s really fluffy. I think this is a key point. Like 2 minutes.
Then add:

2 cups flour
1 t. salt
1 t. baking soda

mix until it’s all combined, use a spatula to push down all the extra flour etc…
don’t over mix this part…
then add in as many choc. Chips as you feel comfortable.
I like semi-sweet… I used to like milk choc when I was young. I don’t know what my deal was!
My dad really likes coconut and almonds added in… Katie always puts that stuff in… I like my choc. Chip cookies straight up… no other garbage…
But that is up to you.
If you are going to spurge on the calories, you better totally love it… you know?

Ok… keep the cookie size smallish… like 2” ball.
I use those insulated cookie sheets… mine looks totally burned and stuff, but it works great. 
I bake them for 11 minutes and then remove from the oven and immediately transfer to a cooling rack. Even if they don’t seem totally done… I hate overcooked cookies…
I have one pet peeve when it comes to baking cookies…
I HATE it when people steal the dough and eat it raw. Like it threatens the number of actual cookies I get to eat! Lol… my kids sneak in and grab handfuls like secret agents.
Makes me crazy… now it’s a big joke… so just to warn you… you may want to plan a hiding place for the dough while you are in the baking process!

It’s amazing how the time goes so quickly.. 
When I came home from the show, Capri had a whole new bag of tricks! She has gotten so mobile and is sitting up so good. She even has started this inch worm trick of putting her face down on the ground and moving her legs in and buns up and then propelling herself forward… tonight she got the arms involved and almost has a little army crawl going.  gasp! And as I was sitting in church this morning, holding her as she slept through Sunday school, I felt the very first little tiny kicks from new baby.  I just sat there being overwhelmed with the responsibility and joy that is mine as a mother. 

And so I eat cookies and milk and enjoy the sound of children sleeping!

Happy Monday…

Comments

[Delaney Gates]

Ooh!
Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Must. Try. Those.
For sure.
Also, what beautiful, beautiful pictures those are! I just adore Capri's hair!

[Rorie]

Oh, look at those curls! She is so precious, Heidi.
Thanks for sharing the recipe for the cookies. Gonna have to try those out.
Can't wait to see you at CE. I'm so excited!

[nancy in ks]

Just beautiful... photos and girls.

[Tammy]

ooooh--YUM!! thanks for sharing your recipe Heidi! I must try this as choc. chip cookies are my fave too, but i can never find the "perfect" recipe! little miss capri is soooo darn cute, and what a joy it must've been to feel the new baby kick while holding your little one! :)

take care!
tammy

[Tammy]

ooooh--YUM!! thanks for sharing your recipe Heidi! I must try this as choc. chip cookies are my fave too, but i can never find the "perfect" recipe! little miss capri is soooo darn cute, and what a joy it must've been to feel the new baby kick while holding your little one! :)

take care!
tammy

[Tambur]

Thanks for sharing recipe. Currently living in the outback - no crisco here (with the exception of the local adult store - don't know and won't ask). With that said will try and make the cookies with real butter and see how goes! I so remember that moment of mommyhood. I have 4 babies... Can't believe that my youngest is now 4 1/2. My baby makin days are over - I think - but it sure is good to hear the excitment and joy from an expectant mom. I am sure you already know to relish these moments.

[laura]

oh my goodness, life is SO good. babies and cookies. . . .oooh la la!

[jen]

thanks for the recipe!!! and capri is beautiful!!!

[Jessa F]

She is Beautiful !! cookies, yummy I am going to have to try those. Thanks so much for sharing! Wow, that must have been so special to feel the baby kicking as you held Capri. so Cool.

[lanna foster]

Heidi, Capri is precious. I think she looks just like her daddy! (sorry) LOL! i have three kids and none of them look a thing like me!

[Danielle Casello]

Thanks for the recipe-I'll have to try it out!!
The photos are absolutely beautiful!! Capri's hair is too cute!!

[Diane McVey]

Oh, how blessed you are! And you do appreciate those blessings...how awesome to feel the baby kicking in church, with precious Capri snoozing away...life is good!! What a wonderful time for you. Capri is just gorgeous, as are all the other children! But there's something just irresistible about baby smiles!!! Have a great week :)

[Talia]

Thanks for sharing your cookie recipe! And look at Capri's little curly hair!! She is so sweet. have a good week!!
Talia:)

[Laura Reaux]

Capri is beautiful! I love her little curly top. The first baby "kicks" are amazing no matter how many children you have, aren't they? And gosh, I'm wishing I had a mixer to try that recipe!

[Elena]

Oooh! Thanks for that recipe. I am a chocolatechipcookieaholic. And I am guilty of stealing the dough - from myself! Recipe that is supposed to bake 4 dozen cookies only bakes 3 dozen - and I suddenly don't feel like eating cookies anymore... LOL What's up with that?

She is so precious - enjoy! I soooo miss being pregnant. But alas those days are over for us... :( (((sigh)))

[Amber C]

Thanks for the yummy recipe. Can't wait to try it!

Thank you also for sharing such a beautiful moment - it really touched me.

Amber

[PamMc]

If I hadn't just finished baking muffins, I'd be in the kitchen making those cookies. They're on the menu for next weekend.
Capri is adorable - love those little toothless, tongue sticking out smiles.

[Ashley Schultz]

Such cute pictures! Thanks for the cookie recipe. I'm excited to make some!

[Nichole]

What great pictures! Beautiful baby, beautiful mommy! TFS!

[Becky Kimball]

Those pictures are so precious! You are an amazing woman...I appreciate the example that you are to me and so many others!

[Tanya Webster]

I got chills when I read about your first brand new baby kicks!! soo jealous of you (not in a bad way....just envious)--I have four of my own but would have ten more if I could ya know? Sooo happy for you Heidi! :) T

[deb munn]

Okay... now I have to make cookies!!
You are such an enabler, but the best kind.
Capri is just about the cutest little thing I've ever seen.
What beautiful photos... thank you for sharing them... and your recipe!!
~deb~

[Christina Becker]

WOW, must be a thing for new mommy's or pregnant women - chocolate chip cookies. My third child is 5 months and I crave chocolate chip cookies. I just can not get enough. Thank goodness I am nursing and I can get away with eating all those cookies,lol. I can not wait to try out your recipe. I have tried several out and can not quite find what I am looking for. I will be pulling out the mixer right after my run (my goal for your PBS class). THANKS
Enjoy this special time. I so want another baby, but three is my limit. (My husband is a pilot and being home alone with three for seven days is almost more than I can take).I do love being pregnant and feeling those flutters and kicks.It is so amazing to create a life. Thanks for sharing.
Christina

[kara]

how fun! your cookie recipe sounds DIVINE!

and how cool on getting to feel those little flutters!

[budletsmom]

Thanks for the recipe I will have to try it soon.

It was the picture of you and Capri that made me have to post though she is so precious. I also remember those first few kicks and that is what I loved and miss most about being pregnant. Hope you have a healthy and happy pregnancy and keep posting pics of your little ones.