I recently had a baby.
He was born on Monday, March 28th. I was home from the hospital by Wednesday, March 30th.
I had baked a batch of cookies by noon on March 31st.
I am definitely a crazy obsessed baker. And not a very good listener.
But one thing I had done to make things a bit easier is to allow myself a few shortcuts. Like not beating myself up for using a box mix. Or frosting from a can.
I just couldn't stand for long periods of time, so if I was going to be doing any baking, I needed it to be quick and easy. (you might be seeing a lot of 'quick and easy' around here for a few weeks.)
Anywho, since I had to go back to the hospital on Friday, April 1st, for my follow up appointment, I wanted to bring a few treats for the wonderful staff at the hospital.
So I made these.
They could not be easier.
Ingredients:
1 bag Betty Crocker Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie (Or you can use the plain Oatmeal Cookie)
1 bag Peanut Butter Cookie
Any additional sweets of choice. In the past I have added caramel bits, heath, more peanut butter, gourmet chocolate, cranberries, etc. The sky is the limit! (The link also goes to a 'from scratch' recipe if you are opposed to the semi homemade version)
For these cookies I added:
1 container blue M&M's (For our baby boy!)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup white chocolate chips
I put a few dozen cookies into cellophane bags for all the nurses and doctors who were so kind and helpful to me. Thank you all!
But I also saved a few for my family and for guests… cause these cookies are good.
Like, seriously, amazingly, wonderfully good.
Probably my favorite cookies besides sugar cookies. Probably the easiest cookie I have ever made.
Probably going to be made many, many more times in this house.
You gotta try them.
You wont be disappointed.
I love how easy these are…I also love that you are as obsessed with baking as I am! I know I would’ve done the exact same thing! Congrats again, Amanda!
I love your honesty. These look just wonderful, like YOU. Thanks!!
I’d like to know where you get your energy! With a brand new baby, wow! These are so fun – I love the blue M&M’s!!!
Congratulations! These cookies are cute and I bet really tasty, too!
Cool. Thanks for the permission slip to go pre-mix! Us bakers need a reminder every once in a while! And congratulations on the arrival of your new little guy!
Congratulations !! These cookies look beautiful 🙂 Blessings to you and your family at this precious time 🙂 xx
Seriously, Amanda, I don’t know how you are finding the time to turn out all these fab treats with a newborn, but I’m selfishly not complaining!
This make want like a dozen or more!
You amaze me… seriously. Already making cookies?
I’m so glad you’re back to baking, my dear.
you had a baby, is that like a secret you have been keeping. i am so excited for you and I love there cookies