Baking

So apparently my cookies from my last post were such a hit, that my dad requested me make some for his people at work while I was in VA last weekend.  So, I complied (after all I do stay there & let Saige and Reese terrorize them), I made white cake mix cookies with M&Ms.  The first batch we didn't experiment with too much, BIG. MISTAKE.  They were good, just a little too cakey/doughy tasting.  The second batch we added 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, mini chocolate chips, & M&Ms in the batter... SO. MUCH. BETTER.

Anywho, so we spent 5 days in VA & did a lot of nothing.  Visited with family, ate fast food, & I learned how to sew.  I have been wanting to make pillow case dresses & my Grammy taught me.  I thought they were easy enough & I'd like to have a hobby, so maybe they'll take off & I can make some money off of them?!

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Fudgey chocolate cake cookies & vanilla buttercream frosting

THEY.ARE.HEAVENLY!

I made the cake mix like directed on the box (nix the water) and rolled them into teaspoon sized dough balls.  I put them in the oven at 350* and baked for 10 minutes (perfection).  After they were good & cool I iced them and then dipped half in chocolate sprinkles.  If I wasn't being lazy I would put a picture up, but I may come back and edit to do so.

My family is going to think I'm trying to make them fat.  Every time I come into town I bring dessert, last time was oreo balls, I can't remember the time before that.  The truth is, I come to my parents, stay at their house (with Saige and Reese, and sometimes Cam), eat their food, and they help with the baby & dog... I feel like I can come bearing gifts!  I do at least try to cook and help clean up while I'm there.

Anywho, I'm going to bed to dream of my delicious cookies.