Lovin' From the Oven

Chocolate Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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I try to never show up empty handed when I go to an event. Cookies are usually with me, but when I don’t have time to bake things, UncommonGoods is a wonderful resource for gifts!

Have you heard of them before? They encourage sustainability and are extremely pro environment. They sell handmade, recycled, and organic products. None of their items contain leather, feathers, or fur since they don’t want to harm any humans or animals. Not only that, but they created the Better to Give Program in 2001, which allows you to select a non-profit organization to receive a $1 donation from them at checkout.

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They have gifts for everyone: your mother-in-law, teacher, best friend, neighbor, nephew, boss…. you get the picture. I admit, I even picked up a couple of items for Ellie from the “kids” category. I just couldn’t resist! I got her these foreign blocks in Spanish, mini happy mat for eating, and All Aboard books, just to name a few.

Be sure to check out UncommonGoods for more ideas! They have wonderful gifts for birthdays, too!

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But since this is a baking/cooking blog, I’ve picked out a few of my favorite items from their “kitchen & bar” category:

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1// melon cut and serve tool
2// mason jar coffee grinder
3// mini ice cream sandwich press
4// anniversary wine box 
5// people feeder
6// party sprinkles
7// microwave popcorn popper
8// mr. food face plate
9// double wall tea infuser

As for the chocolate chocolate chunk cookies, this recipe comes from Sift and Whisk:

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Chocolate Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks (or chips)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheets with silicone mats.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugars. Add in the eggs and vanilla.
  3. Gradually stir in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
  4. Stir in chocolate chunks/chips and mix until they are distributed.
  5. Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of dough per cookie onto your baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 14 minutes.
https://lovintheoven.com/chocolate-chocolate-chunk-cookies/

This is a sponsored post, but the opinions expressed are my own.

Cake Batter Oreo Cookies

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Boxed cake mixes are my best friend. You can make so much from them! These cookies have that wonderful cake mix flavor that we just love so much.

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Use whatever kind of sprinkles you have on hand. Let your kiddos choose which one they want, it’ll be a fun family project!

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From Sally’s Baking Addiction

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Cake Batter Oreo Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 cups yellow or vanilla boxed cake mix (I used the Pillsbury Bold packs since they're just the right amount)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup sprinkles (I used half confetti, half nonpareils)
  • 10 Oreos, crushed into pieces (any flavor you like)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cream the softened butter and both sugars. Add the egg and vanilla. Mix on high until combined, about 1 minute.
  3. Gradually mix in the flour, cake mix, and baking soda until just combined.
  4. Add the chocolate chips, sprinkles, and crushed Oreos. Mix on low until the add-ins are evenly disbursed.
  5. Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  6. Scoop rounded balls of the dough onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes.
https://lovintheoven.com/cake-batter-oreo-cookies/

Flourless Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

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I can’t stop trying new cookie recipes. Some are a failure, some are a success, some are mehhh. I think this one falls in the category for mehhh category for me. They’re just too hard for my taste. But hey, if hard cookies are your thing then you’ll love them!

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I do like how simple they are, though. I like the minimal ingredients and lack of flour. Flourless cookies always intrigue me.

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We finally got our refrigerator delivered yesterday and I can happily say I’m back in the kitchen (wait.. did I mention that we bought our first home and moved? I’ll do a kitchen tour soon!)! We’re slowly getting settled into our new place, so that’s why I’ve been MIA recently. More recipes coming right at ya! This one’s from Sally’s Baking Addiction.

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Flourless Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup oats
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 6 Tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat together the egg, peanut butter, and brown sugar.
  2. Gradually stir in the oats, cinnamon, baking soda.
  3. Fold in chocolate chips and chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  5. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto baking sheet and slightly press down.
  6. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes.
https://lovintheoven.com/flourless-peanut-butter-oatmeal-cookies/

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