If you are reading this blog post, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that it's your lucky day! Seriously.
I'm about to share something that I've never, ever shared before...
These would be the Kert Family's top secret super duper delicious (and I'm really NOT kidding) chocolate chip cookies! I wish you could be here in my kitchen so that I could give you a taste but since you can't, well, I've decided to share the "top secret" recipe so that you can make them yourself.
I have to be honest and say that I haven't felt real great the last couple of days. I'm still recuperating from knee surgery (which has brought about some challenging days) and the weather here has been rather gray...and cold! There is something about weather like this though that inspires me to play in my kitchen and bake something yummy....and I was really feeling the need for a "pick me up". Following through on that inspiration was just what I needed and I really did feel better!
OK...here it is! Write it down quick because this post could self destruct at any minute!
3 1/4 cups + 2 Tablespoons of flour
1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
1 1/2 cups shortening
1 cup + 2 Tablespoons of sugar
1 cup + 2 Tablespoons of brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla
3/4 teaspoon of water
3 eggs
Gradually add the flour mixture to the large bowl until all ingredients are combined. Stir in 3 handfuls of chocolate chips (or whatever looks good to you!) Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Watch them and don't over bake!! Definitely eat one right out of the oven....my oldest son tells me that right out of the oven it's a "molten lava of happiness." This recipe makes a lot of cookies so you can freeze half for later and put the rest in your cookie jar or even bag some up for a special friend. They do tend to dry out quickly if left out, so freezing is a good option. If you want that just out of the oven taste later, just heat them up for a few seconds in the microwave. YUM!
I hope you are inspired to create something sweet for yourself or a friend soon....good feelings guaranteed!
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