What can I say? We LOVE cookies!

A couple of Saturday's ago, we baked cookies with the boys. Daddy is the "cookie chef" at our house, the boys are expert tasters, and I clean up (and eat a few myself, who could resist?). Our favorite recipe is Mrs. C's world famous chocolate chip cookie recipe. Well, it may not be quite that famous. But these cookies hold many childhood memories for J and his best bud Matt as they were growing up in their tiny Kansas town. Mrs. C, Matt's mom, no doubt loved baking for her son and his best friend. I'm sure she thought they could use the calories since they were both pretty skinny kids. Don't even ask how many dozen these boys could put away in a single day during their younger years without an extra pound to show for it! Thanks for the recipe Mrs. C! My boys love it as much as yours did! And they too can use the calories!

Yummy Goodness!

Want a bite?

The guys were teenagers when they created this recipe book.

Try it for your family and let us know what you think.

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3.5 oz package vanilla instant pudding
2 eggs
12 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:

Combine flour & baking soda: set aside. Combine butter, sugars, vanilla, & pudding mix in large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth & creamy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 9 to 9 1/2 minutes or until browned.

Yeilds about 4 dozen cookies. Enjoy!