A sucker born everyday...

I'm really a sucker for cookbooks and of course, I made no exception with this one.  I've been drooling over some of the delectable cookies that Amy has made over the past couple weeks so I decided to jump on the bandwagon.

   

It was a tough decision after realizing that 99% of the recipes could be found for free either on-line or in some of the older issues of the magazine, I only have to decide to take the time to look for them.  Yet, something is said for convenience and I like having all of these delicious cookies in one neat little book.  It does make me wonder how often we purchase stuff that we don't really need just because it's easier then doing without.  I only have to look around at my gazillion kitchen gadgets to realize that convenience rather then resourcefulness definitely rules this roost.  But easier for whom - there is always someone out there somewhere that has to pay the price for that convenience.  If you have not had an opportunity to watch this video here then please take the time to do so now.  Although much of the video is not anything that I hadn't heard before, she made some good points and I definitely had a couple "ahhhh" moments. But I digress.   

The real reason I'm here is to share some chocolately love with you.  I present - The Surprise Cookie - isn't that a delightful name.  For all you thrifty folks, you can find the recipe for free here and I must say that these are probably the first cookies that I've ever made that actually look like they do in the book.  And they were super, super, super delicious.  So bring a little love to your belly and make a batch. 

   

Comments

[trillian42]

Oh, those look tasty!!! I'm going to have to remember that link.

[Ruinwen]

Thanks for the link they look delish! :)

[Susan B]

{GROAN} My belly has already had **far** too much love - hence the extra 15 pounds and why I've been going to the gym for the past 3 months in an attempt to fit back into my NON-overly-pudgy clothes!

(Okay - I'll make up a batch this weekend!)

[caitlyn]

Ohhhhh, they look SO yummy! Now I'm craving chocolate cookies...and it's only 8:45am. :)
Thanks for the recipe link -- I already printed it! Did you use unsweetened cocoa powder? Most of the recipes I've seen specify unsweetened.

[Tamara]

Those look REALLY good! Just what I need at my house. :( I know what you mean about convenience. I subscribe to Taste of Home Magazine and another one they put out. I have for about 10 years now. So I have all the mags for the last 10 years but every year I get the annual cookbook with all the recipes just for the convenience of not having to look through all the mags when I am looking for a recipe. My husband doesn't understand this but leaves me to my eccentricities.

[Zonda]

Great, thanks for making me drool for chocolate when I can't do anything for it ;) hehe! The look sooo goood!

[happybunny]

These look absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for the free link.
By the way I totally agree with buying for convenience - I have so many books I have bought just to make life easier - only problem I have is to then find room for them !!!

[Leslie]

Wow. Those look delicious. I'm printing the recipe now...