So, tomorrow my oldest will be leaving for college…I am surely going to miss her smiling face on a daily basis. It will be hard for me to let her go….
I have spent a good part of the morning baking goodies to pack in containers and load into boxes. Cooling on the counter top, there is a loaf of Irish soda bread, a tray of granola bars, and some Chocolatey Oat and Peanut Butter Cookies (recipe below).
I will wait for them to cool completely and then arrange them in containers for the long drive down to Purdue University. My hope is to continue to send her “care packages” on a weekly basis so that she knows that we miss her and that she is in our thoughts…sending a little “home-baked love” her way as she begins her journey through college life on campus. We love you, K!
Chocolatey Oat and Peanut Butter Cookies
2 cups peanut butter
1/4 cup old fashioned oats
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Extra oats for sprinkling
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray cookie sheets with non-stick spray. In a medium bowl, stir peanut butter, oats, and sugar together until smooth. Beat in the eggs. Mix in the baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chips. Roll dough into 1 inch balls (or scoop out dough with a small ice cream scoop) and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Press down with slightly damp fingers. Lightly sprinkle with extra oats.
Bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool for 5-10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
This is a brilliant recipe. You’ve got all the best cookie ingredients, rolled oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. Bet you can’t eat just one. Virginia
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Yes, I can testify to that… Can’t just eat one…or two…or three. Hahaha!
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What an emotional time for a Mum, but what a beautiful way to show your love through baked goods! Hang in there.
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Thanks, Dani…I appreciate your support! I’m making it through…
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This recipe looks amazing.
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Who can resist a little peanut butter and chocolate! They are yummy!
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All your recipes are extraordinarily delicious! Simply.. WOW! 🙂
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You are so kind… Thanks for visiting. I appreciate your comment! 🙂
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