He Runs, I Cook

And I think our oven is running hot.

And this is what separates me from an actual baker.  An actual baker pays attention and takes out the trays before they burn.  I am still a bit uncertain so even though I think the cookies are overbaking, I still follow directions.  What can I say, I’m a rule follower!

The last two weeks, the cookies have been a bit over done and I’m not sure why.  I think it’s the oven– but maybe it’s me.  Who knows?

What I do know is that this week’s cookies made the house smell delightful!  I mean seriously good.  Like I would buy a candle that smells like this good.

I think it’s the raspberry.  Fresh raspberry mixed with vanilla, sugar, and all the other cookie smells.  Wow.

All I can think is how lucky is Thomas to grow up in a house that smells like baked goods.  It is divine!

This week, I used two new-ish cookbooks- Sally’s Cookie Addiction and Some of My Best Friends are Cookies.  I also had a request- Raspberry and White Chocolate Cookies.  I’m very much open to requests these days since I want to branch out beyond what I like.  I haven’t had one yet, but I’m SO glad I made them.  The smell alone was worth it!  The other two cookies I made were Chocolate Chip- since there are thousands of chocolate chip cookie recipes all claiming to be the best, and Giant M&M cookies.  

Actually I haven’t taste tested any yet and judging by The Runner’s reaction, they’re not standouts this week.  We’ll see what everyone thinks but I think they look over done but smell AMAZING!

Anyway, this weeks’ cookies!