Make your cookies special.

This is not a normal box of cookies because I have a way to make them special. First you make the cookie dough. I use the Tollhouse chocolate chip recipe. Then after that take a spoon full of dough and give it to some one you love. My mom usually gets the spoon but if she has company they get one too. After that you bake the cookies. When they are done take that special some one a plate of warm cookies with a glass of cold milk and give it to them. This way will make your cookies special to everyone you love.

Another fun idea is to package some cookies in a paper food box. We found this one at Michael's. Then tie it with festive ribbon and give the cookies as a special gift.

Delicious Christmas Treat...

Have been having fun watching the Food Network on Hulu. Here is a fun holiday treat to make.

Scones

Pioneer Woman's Pot Roast

Every Sunday we try to invite people from our church for lunch. This past week we made the Pioneer Woman's pot roast. With Rosemary and thyme to give it flavor it cooked all morning and was ready for us in the afternoon. It was served with mashed potatoes and rosemary olive oil bread. Doesn't it look delicious?

Today I decided to find out how to make a tomato sauce.

Gluten Free Cupcakes

Last week we made gluten free cup cakes for a birthday.

It was from a box but we added fresh lemon juice and frosted them with cream cheese frosting. They were awesome.

We followed the recipe on the back of the box but added the juice of a fresh lemon. Then baked them in decorative cupcake holders. Cream cheese frosting finished this birthday treat.

Monster Cookies

My family makes these all the time so I thought I'd share them with you.

• 3 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 -ounce jar creamy peanut butter
• 1 stick butter, softened
• 1/2cup multi-colored chocolate candies
• 1/2 cup choclate chips
• 1/4 cup raisins optional
• 2 teaspoos baking soda
• 4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats. In a very large mixing bowl, combinde the eggs and sugars. Mix well. Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter. Mix well. Stir in chocolate chips, raisins,if using, baking soda, and oatmeal. Drop by tablespoons 2 inhes apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.