I baked a bunch for my boyfriend’s niece’s birthday party on Sunday, and these were one of the treats that I brought. They were delightful and turned out perfect! The adults loved them more than the kids, though (probably because of the walnuts). I think the combination of toffee and anything always turn out good, so you can’t go wrong with this recipe. These cookies are thick, chewy, and sturdy. I imagine that they’d be perfect for shipping across the states to someone, for they stack up well upon one another and can handle a lot of moving without breaking.
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup toffee bits
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips, toffee bits and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
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Now, my boyfriend’s niece had a princess birthday party and absolutely LOVES all the Disney princesses. She was turning 3 this year, and I decided to do something fun and creative for her. I made her her own mini princess purse! At first, I bought a plain mini canvas tote and sketched some of the princesses on it. Hah, whoever knew that a baker was capable of other things than just baking, right?
This is how one side looked like after sketching, all free hand!
And a little bit of paint later…(Yes, I used an eyeliner brush. I find that they make the best paintbrushes and I don’t wear make up, so why not?)
Voila! Finished product of both sides. She loved it! I also got her a huge Disney princess puzzle kit thing.
For the paint, I used a bit of acrylic paint mixed with textile medium, which is really the greatest thing ever invented. That is also the only brand that I use, Ceramcoat. I’ve experimented with a lot of acrylic paints and always come back to that one. Anyways, medium textile turns any acrylic paint into fabric paint. It also saves you money because fabric paint is a lot more expensive to buy than acrylic paint.
If you want to buy a canvas tote bag, you can find one HERE.
HannaBanana4511 says
mmm the cookies sound good, and that bag is an adorable gift idea!!
Briana says
Awesome bag, looks like someones creative other than in the kitchen. I bet everyone at the party really appreciated the cookies. 🙂
Miniemay says
That purse looks precious! Any three year old princess would love that, but I have a feeling so would many older kids!
Kate says
I can’t wait to try the cookies for myself!
Kim says
hanna- thanks!
briana- they sure did. 🙂
miniemay-haha i agree, i would love to receive that as a gift. homemade presents are the best!
kate- i hope you do! 🙂
Ingrid says
Great job on her tote!
~ingrid
Ophelia says
i made these cookies for a “hosewarming treat” that i always give alongside my housewarming gifts. they were absolutley delicious, and once they arrived in florida along with the lamp, i got the most enthusiastic thank you call ever. my friend was extremely impressed with the way i had packed the cookies and the fact that “not one single one broke – not even a crack”
^_^
all i did was stack them up and toss them in a tin. you’re right, they travel amazingly well, even in the mail. excellent recipe. thank you so much.
Kim says
ingrid- thanks!
ophelia- you’re very welcome! i’m glad you got to try them out. 🙂