my friend (and sister) called me the other day and said she had created the most wonderful cookies ever. this was a big statement, especially from her! she's much like me: a cookie monster! we love cookies. and yes, i truly mean L.O.V.E. from the bottom most depths of my heart.
so, she explained that she pretty much just added peanut butter in substitution for a little butter she was missing in her basic chocolate chip cookie recipe. i was surprised that peanut butter could be substituted for butter because even though they both say "butter" i've never thought of peanut butter that way. i can't remember if she said she did anything else to the recipe, but she kept raving on how good they were.
i'm not nuts about peanut butter. i'll eat a peanut butter cookie if it's offered while it's fresh (like, made that day), but i've been known to turn them down otherwise. --i don't really know if it's true to say "i've been known..." because i highly doubt anyone has KNOWN me for something as silly as that... especially since i've also been known for not being sweet on sweets in general. *for reals there.* i L.O.V.E. cookies, but i can surely turn 'em down if i'm not in the mood for 'em. i guess i'm just a walking contradiction...-- but back to what i was saying, i guess i was anxious to try out the new goodness added to the most delicious cookie ever: chocolate chip.
over the weekend otter pop had been asking me to make a batch of cookies. i meant to make some on saturday, but rested instead. then i just forgot on sunday because i was enjoying a life of leisure and more relaxation. well then yesterday, on monday, otter gave me a guilt trip and i made them alongside dinner (because it was an easy low-maintenance dinner that was bonus awesome because it was also a new recipe AND delicious!).
so, were the cookies good? no, they were awesome! but i threw in a banana too.
OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES WITH PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 c. butter (i decreased the amount to about 3/4 c.)
(added the rest of the peanut butter in the jar... :) i think it might have been about 1/4 or 1/3 c.)
(added 1 banana (peeled) :))
mix and mash until it's all creamed together
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
mix together more
2 c. flour (i used whole wheat)
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. chocolate chips (i used four handfuls)
1 c. oatmeal (whole oats)
stir together until the dough looks and tastes PERFECTO... mm mm, i could've eaten all the dough had i let myself!
drop on large cookie sheet (20/sheet. 4X5. they don't grow too much, so you can jam quite a bunch on the sheets) and bake for about 10 minutes (with convection setting, maybe 12 without) at 375.
Try to remember, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
so, she explained that she pretty much just added peanut butter in substitution for a little butter she was missing in her basic chocolate chip cookie recipe. i was surprised that peanut butter could be substituted for butter because even though they both say "butter" i've never thought of peanut butter that way. i can't remember if she said she did anything else to the recipe, but she kept raving on how good they were.
i'm not nuts about peanut butter. i'll eat a peanut butter cookie if it's offered while it's fresh (like, made that day), but i've been known to turn them down otherwise. --i don't really know if it's true to say "i've been known..." because i highly doubt anyone has KNOWN me for something as silly as that... especially since i've also been known for not being sweet on sweets in general. *for reals there.* i L.O.V.E. cookies, but i can surely turn 'em down if i'm not in the mood for 'em. i guess i'm just a walking contradiction...-- but back to what i was saying, i guess i was anxious to try out the new goodness added to the most delicious cookie ever: chocolate chip.
over the weekend otter pop had been asking me to make a batch of cookies. i meant to make some on saturday, but rested instead. then i just forgot on sunday because i was enjoying a life of leisure and more relaxation. well then yesterday, on monday, otter gave me a guilt trip and i made them alongside dinner (because it was an easy low-maintenance dinner that was bonus awesome because it was also a new recipe AND delicious!).
so, were the cookies good? no, they were awesome! but i threw in a banana too.
- they were the perfect texture: soft and chewy.
- they looked perfect: round and plump.
- and they had the great taste: yummy and delicious. just a hint of banana and peanut butter.
OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES WITH PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 c. butter (i decreased the amount to about 3/4 c.)
(added the rest of the peanut butter in the jar... :) i think it might have been about 1/4 or 1/3 c.)
(added 1 banana (peeled) :))
mix and mash until it's all creamed together
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
mix together more
2 c. flour (i used whole wheat)
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. chocolate chips (i used four handfuls)
1 c. oatmeal (whole oats)
stir together until the dough looks and tastes PERFECTO... mm mm, i could've eaten all the dough had i let myself!
drop on large cookie sheet (20/sheet. 4X5. they don't grow too much, so you can jam quite a bunch on the sheets) and bake for about 10 minutes (with convection setting, maybe 12 without) at 375.
too bad i can't upload the smell or taste because that photo doesn't do it justice!
1 comment:
mmmmmmmm! Glad you liked the added peanut butter! I would make another batch around here, but I'm still feeling pretty guilty about how many I consumed last week. Maybe I could make a batch and send them to work with Trent. That way I would only enjoy 1 or 2.
yours look DELICIOUS! I think i'd better go post my recipe, that way people can have a banana free choice, if they like to follow recipes instead of winging it!
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