as my dear aunt would say "you know me, i dont want to brag, but........" these cookies are the absolute best. however, the silly thing is is that i didnt invent this recipe, so really i have no bragging rights. but i did stumble across this recipe and i just had to try them. i highly recommend baking a batch for yourself.Peanut Butter Cookies
Adapted from the Magnolia Bakery Cookbook
11⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup peanut butter at room temperature
3⁄4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (for sprinkling) sugar
1⁄2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1⁄2 cup peanut butter chips
1⁄2 cup chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the flour, the baking soda, the baking powder, and the salt. Set aside. In another large bowl, beat the butter and the peanut butter together until fluffy. Add the sugars and beat until smooth. Add the egg and mix well. Add the milk and the vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture and beat thoroughly. Stir in the peanut butter chips. Place sprinkling sugar on a plate. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls into the sugar, then onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving several inches between for expansion. Using a fork, lightly indent with a crissscross pattern, but do not overly flatten cookies. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Do not overbake. Cookies may appear to be underdone, but they are not. Cool the cookies on the sheets for 1 minute, then remove to a rack to cool completely.
new belly shot. four more weeks to go. ha HA! i literally did survive working at the Outback. actually, i have had a great time working there and i will miss babysitting my men while i go and babysit my own little one.
holy crap. there are two places that louis is not allowed to be. the stroller and the crib. i think i have now posted pictures of louis in both of these places. i am not proud of the fact that we have a hard time disciplining him. it makes me sad. we better learn more effective parenting skills for our human child.
