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Day 5: Crispy Bits Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Have you ever tried baking a cookie and then re-baking it into another cookie? Well, that’s exactly what I did for day 5 of my 12 days of cookies! The results were amazing! Sure, it may take a little more time, but you’re still only making one dough.
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My DH actually preferred eating the first batch of baked dough since I made them crispier. I didn’t even try to make the first batch pretty since they were going back into the dough. I literally look a chunk of dough, broke it apart onto a lined baking sheet, and then baked them as is in small pieces. IMG_9501

The cookies come out a bit darker than normal with a dreamy swirl.IMG_9502

Yes, yes, yes.
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Oh, and aren’t these platters a beaut? You might remember them from an old post, only a little different. It’s from Mad Hatter’s Platters! I changed the top to a different plate for Christmas. I love how easy they are to customize and adapt for the different seasons. You can change sizes, colors and shapes as long as you have the rod that holds them together.

A couple of my favorites from their site include: the blue & white southwestern two tiered, cream & teal three tiered, gold polka dot two tiered, and the teal w/ruffled bow two tiered. If you’re still doing some last minute shopping for the holidays, I’d highly recommend Mad Hatter’s Platters for the entertainer/baker!

Recipe from Cookies and Cups

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Day 5: Crispy Bits Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg plus 1 yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2¼ cups flour
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with Silpat and set aside.
  2. Cream together the butter and both sugars. Mix in egg, extra yolk and vanilla.
  3. Gradually stir in the baking soda, salt, and flour. Stir in chocolate chips.
  4. Separate out 1½ cups cookie dough and crumble the dough onto your baking sheet into small pieces. Bake for 7-9 minutes until brown, but not burnt. Remove from oven and let slightly cool.
  5. Crumble the baked cookies back into the cookie dough until just incorporated.
  6. Scoop the dough by tablespoons back onto the baking sheet and bake for another 8-9 minutes.
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Day 4: Oatmeal Cookies

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We’re keeping it simple for day 4 with these oatmeal cookies. Nothing fancy here… just oatmeal and no extra add-ins. That’s the way you have to do it sometimes. Return to basics!

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These cookies are so so good. I know I say a lot of cookies are good, but these really are. They’re not very sweet, soft, and chewy.

I feel a little behind on my Christmas shopping this year. Well, I got all of the kiddos done, but I still have some more to do. Thank goodness for the internet and online shopping! I’ve been busy working with the nursery. I know it’s still early, but I can’t help feeling antsy with a disorganized room.

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I spent the whole week putting together a dresser, which was a complete pain in the butt. I’d highly recommend buying a dresser that’s already put together or hiring someone to put it together for you (especially if you’re almost 30 weeks preggers!). My DH works all day and can’t lift heavy things because of his back surgery a couple of months ago, so it was up to me to get things done.

I’m already starting to feel quite large and in charge, getting out of breath over little things, so I figured the sooner the better. All of the big stuff for the nursery is complete and I couldn’t be happier! Now it’s just a matter of nesting whenever the time comes.

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For plain cookies, these turned out beautifully. The ridges on top, the browned edges, the way they perfectly spread out… These would be great in a cookie basket or gift bag for the holidays. If you reallllly want, you can add some chocolate chips or toffee to the mix. Trust me, it’s not necessary. Whatever you do, don’t skimp on the cinnamon! That’s the most important part.

Recipe from Breanna’s Recipe Box.

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Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cream together sugars, butter, and shortening. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  3. Add baking soda, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add flour and oats and mix until just combined.
  4. Roll dough into balls and bake for 10-12 minutes.
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Day 3: Cocoa Coated Snickerdoodles & a Giveaway

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My friends over at Krusteaz wanted to make sure that I enjoyed the holiday season by stocking my pantry with delicious cookie mixes and the tools needed to spruce up those boxed mixes. Thank you so much for sending such a wonderful package! I used their snickerdoodle cookie mix to make these cocoa coated snickerdoodles.

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They make it as easy as can be. You only need to mix in your own butter and eggs. The sugar/cinnamon mix is already in the box for you, all you need to do is add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the mix!IMG_9592 IMG_9594

I loved the idea of changing up snickerdoodles a little bit (nothing too drastic.. snickerdoodles don’t need improvement!). I think I’ll actually do this to all my snickerdoodles this Christmas. The taste is very subtle, but the appearance of the snickerdoodle is accentuated with darker accents. I’m into that.
IMG_9600Don’t you agree? I made them small, so they can be stuffed into mason jars and given away as Christmas gifts. In this case, my DH will be taking the whole batch to work tomorrow to give out. Everyone needs co-workers. They’re the best cookie eaters!

If you’re in the market for more baking and gifting tips and Krusteaz prizes, a #SpreadCookieJoy Twitter Party will be held on December 14th from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm ET here.
IMG_9621And now for the fun part… Krusteaz is graciously giving one reader a chance to win all of the items pictured above PLUS some! The winner will get two boxes of the following mixes: Shortbread, Gingerbread, Snickerdoodle, Butter Vanilla Sugar and Oatmeal Scotchie; an apron, tote bag, cookie cutters and frosting pen!

All you have to do is enter via the Rafflecopter below. The giveaway ends a week from today (the 11th at midnight), so don’t forget to enter!

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Recipe from Krusteaz

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Day 3: Cocoa Coated Snickerdoodles & a Giveaway

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 package Krusteaz Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix (1 pouch each cookie mix and cinnamon-sugar topping)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa (I used Rodelle's dark cocoa powder)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. In medium bowl, stir together Krusteaz Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix, butter and egg until dough forms. Set aside. In separate bowl, stir together cinnamon-sugar and cocoa powder. For each cookie, scoop 1 rounded tablespoon dough and place in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  3. Roll dough gently into balls, coating thoroughly with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  4. Bake 8-10 minutes.
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I was given free product for this post, but the opinions expressed are my own.

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