What made you happy today?

[Sally PB]

Another morning starting out at 20 degrees!

 

[mrskenmore]

Watching my adorable 6 year old EE hen drink from the waterer!

 

[ShrekDawg]

I use the recipe on the back of the Nestle chip bag, but I do change a couple things. I use butter (never margarine ) and I use all DARK brown sugar. I make the dough, then stick it in the fridge for a few hours. Then I make the dough into balls, instead of scooping spoonfuls.

I haven't tried adding cinnamon; that was on my radar and then I had to go gluten free, so no more baking chocolate chip cookies.

I’ll have to try it this way

 

[mrskenmore]

I use the recipe on the back of the Nestle chip bag, but I do change a couple things. I use butter (never margarine ) and I use all DARK brown sugar. I make the dough, then stick it in the fridge for a few hours. Then I make the dough into balls, instead of scooping spoonfuls.

I haven't tried adding cinnamon; that was on my radar and then I had to go gluten free, so no more baking chocolate chip cookies.

These look delicious!- maybe you can start baking again a gluten free option!

https://mygluten-freekitchen.com/the-best-chewy-gluten-free-chocolate-chip-cookies/

Ingredients​

• 2 1/4 cups (~282 grams) good all-purpose gluten-free flour
• 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum* (see note)
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 ounces cream cheese, room temp
• 3/4 cups (12 Tbsp.) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 cups (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions​

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, xanthan (unless flour blend already has xanthan or guar gum), baking soda and salt. Set aside.
2. In the bowl of your stand mixer, place the cream cheese, then pour melted butter over it. Add brown sugar and sugar and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. (I use the paddle attachment on my mixer.)
3. Add vanilla extract and egg yolks (one at a time) mixing on low-medium speed until well mixed.
4. Add the flour mixture that you set aside earlier, beating on low until just combined.
5. Add the chocolate chips and mix on low or by hand, just until mixed thoroughly.
6. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours and up to 4 days.
7. When you are ready to bake, remove from refrigerator and allow it to come closer to room temperature so you can scoop the cookies easily before baking.
8. Preheat oven to 375°.
9. Line cookie sheets with sheets of parchment paper or silicone liners. Do not spray!
10. Use a #20 cookie scoop to scoop even mounds of cookie dough spaced several inches apart. I can get 12 per cookie sheet.
11. Bake the cookies for 11-12 minutes at 375°. Remove when edges are set and just browning. The centers will look undercooked, but will continue cooking as they cool. To ensure you don't over bake, I suggest you bake a few test cookies so you can determine the right baking time for your oven. If you like gooey centers, cook less, if you like crunchier cookies, cook longer.
12. If you'd like, you can sprinkle more chocolate chips on them once you remove from oven.
13. Let the cookies sit on the cookie sheet for just 2-3 minutes before removing to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

 

[R2elk]

I use the recipe on the back of the Nestle chip bag, but I do change a couple things. I use butter (never margarine ) and I use all DARK brown sugar. I make the dough, then stick it in the fridge for a few hours. Then I make the dough into balls, instead of scooping spoonfuls.

I haven't tried adding cinnamon; that was on my radar and then I had to go gluten free, so no more baking chocolate chip cookies.

Add honey to get a moister cookie.

 

[R2elk]

Another morning starting out at 20 degrees!

It was back down to -20°F here. All the way up to -17°F now.

 

[Brooks_]

Without much detail, I will say government related....so, a lot of run around.

I made substantial progress today.

 

[mrskenmore]

I made plans to go camping, haven’t been in a long time.

You just reminded me to book my beach camping for the summer- so thank you!!!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Sunshine. Blue skies. 24°F but does not feel that cold. Let baby chicks out again. They so cute!

 

[sourland]

I slept a 5 hour stretch without getting up last night.