I feel I need to warn you that I am a little nostalgic this morning. As I sit down to choose the wedding photo of my son and his precious wife that I want to hang on my wall, memories flood my mind of when my kids were little. I quit work to be a stay-at-home mother, but I still feel like I did not have enough time!
I can remember when my kids were home during the summer break from school. The break never seemed long enough. There were always things I wanted to do with them that we just never got around to doing before it was time to go back to school again.
I know that many of you are thinking this will be a LONG summer. Kids have already been home for weeks, and it’s not even time for summer break. I know there is stress involved with raising children, but this too shall pass, and you will undoubtedly miss it. Don’t stress about the pile of laundry or the sink full of dirty dishes.
We have all been given the blessing of time right now, so no matter where you are in your walk of life, try to enjoy it!
This cookie recipe is a great recipe to have the kids help you make. I found this fabulous recipe on a blog I just found and am enjoying, dearcrissy.com. These cookies come together in a snap and are deliciously soft and chewy. You do not even need to drag out a mixer, which is a huge plus!
This is a great cookie base, so start there and play around with the recipe to make it your own. You can always use fewer chips and add a few chopped nuts, use M&M’s instead of chips, or chopped maraschino cherries. Have fun with this recipe, and make sure you tell me about your fabulous creations.
Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter barely melted but not too hot
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- Coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl mix together the flour, baking soda and salt, set aside.
- In a large bowl beat together the butter, sugars, vanilla and vinegar until smooth. Beat in the egg.
- Add the flour mixture and mix just until combined. Stir in the chips.
- Using a large scoop drop dough about 3-inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until they start to brown around the edges and the center looks undercooked. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle each cookie with a tiny bit of sea salt. Allow to stand on baking sheet for 10 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.
