Friday, October 15, 2010

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

I don't usually bake a lot. Most of all, I don't really like baked goods. Sure, an occasionally brownie is great, or a fresh cinnamon roll every now and again hits the spot, but for the most part, I just avoid baked goods. That is, of course, unless I'm pregnant.
Therefore, I've been eating a LOT of baked goods lately, thanks to the generosity of people who like my waist the way it is and never want it to return to normal size.
One of those people, apparently, is me.
I tried a recipe tonight that my 2nd mom shared with me. Now I'm sharing with you.
Mom B's Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 box spice cake mix
1 large can of pureed pumpkin
1 bag chocolate chips
(seriously, that's it)
Mix the pumpkin and the cake mix together until well blended. Fold in the chocolate chips. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees on a greased cookie sheet in tablespoon sized drops.

Price?
Cake mix $1, pumpkin $0.88, chocolate chips $1.79 = $3.67 for 3 dozen + cookies (we didn't count because we kept eating them as they came out of the oven).
Compare that to $3.99 for a dozen at the grocery store, and you'll prefer these moist, perfect cookies.

Friday, October 8, 2010

I'm Trying

It's been forever, I know. I just don't have the motivation to cook right now. Mostly because I don't have the motivation to eat. Nausea kicked in during this past month and cooking/eating extra yummy foods are not top priorities. I just shared a PBJ with my toddler and was happy to have gotten it.
Sorry, faithful foodies. I'll come back soon.