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Saturday, January 31, 2009

Hello, Saturday. Sunny, cold, eight inches of snow on the ground, cookies for my breakfast, Saturday.
Brian mentioned that he made these, and the next thing you know, I was too.  Another slice and bake...love that.  My kids think the best part is when they bite into a chip.  Clearly I did not put enough chips in them.  Also, my dough was a little too crumbly.  I ended up adding 13 tablespoons of butter instead of 11.
I also had a wonderful surprise last month that I have been meaning to mention.  Carolynn sent a box filled with the most amazing things. Homemade cookies in a vintage tin, homemade soaps (and the supplies to make our own felted soap), a knit washcloth, scrubbies that I LOVE and stitch markers.  All made by her.  Along with a signed Stephanie Pearl-McPhee book and some lovely buttons.  Thank you so much Carolynn!

Can you believe tomorrow is February 1st?! 
Enjoy your weekend, everyone.

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  1. Those cookies look great, I'll have to make some.
    Love the hear buttons!!
    Have a great weekend. :)

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  2. Anonymous1/31/2009

    Oh my! I'd like to try one of those delicious cookies...but then again, maybe not...go figure.

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  3. I'm in the mood of a little baking today, myself. Cold wintry days were made for spending a day in the house baking, knitting, watching movies, letting kids paint your nails.

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  4. Hmmm, so now I need to start keeping a stash of bittersweet chocolate, eh? I have added cocoa powder to my cupboards, much to my martha stewart-y sister's delight, for repeated makings of alton's cocoa mix, which has been much to my kids' delight...
    My giant batch of sugar cookies is almost gone, perhaps these will be next...
    Back to the knitting!

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  5. I just love surprise packages- and all the neat little treats inside! lucky you!

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  6. What great gifties! And the cookies...mmm...

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  7. Mmm, cookies! I made the SK chocolate toffee cookies before Christmas--same basic recipe but with toffee chips mixed in. Yummy!

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  8. I had cookies for breakfast, too!

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  9. those cookies look soooo good! i better not make them b/c they'll get eaten...

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  10. Your cookies look delicious! We have been doing a bit of baking here too in preparation for the new school year which starts tomorrow!

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  11. And so as YOU affect the lives of others will you know the kindness and generosity of, Friends.

    Mail love...yummy goodness much like your baked treats and summertime saturdays which this post reminds me of, perfect for another yet brisk winter day.

    Peace out, indeed.

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  12. Anonymous1/31/2009

    A snowy day and cookies for breakfast... I can't think of a better Saturday.

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  13. cookies look delich..I wish i had some now..:-)

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  14. Anonymous1/31/2009

    Yum! I hope you're enjoying your weekend!

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  15. Well, considering that I have been a day off all week, I am quite suprised that tomorrow is Feb 1st!

    But, being the warm weather lover that I am, I am always ready to see January leave.

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  16. Oh, those look yummy! And well, if it's for such a good cause as world peace, I suppose I can break my diet. Not that it was working anyway...

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  17. Those cookies look great!

    I bought the same exact heart shaped buttons yesterday for my February Lady Sweater that I'm starting today! That's just crazy!!!

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  18. Mmmm cookies are good any time. So, I need to think about this. Should I go out in the yard (sorry, I'm not meaning to rub it in..but it is 60 degree outside) and work, or should I bake cookies. I suppose I could do both:)

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  19. Anonymous2/01/2009

    you know Leslie, this is where i always come for inspiration when I want to bake some cookies. you always find the best recipes.

    i bet you're watching the super bowl right this moment.
    good night then.

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  20. The cookies sound delicious.
    Cute stitch markers.

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  21. I copied down that recipe when I saw it too - they sound wonderful - perfect for these cold February (good lord, it's February!) days!

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  22. Anonymous2/02/2009

    I can't believe its February! And I got your package this weekend, thank you! You're note was super cute. :)

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  23. everything looks so yummy and fun!

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  24. Oh, those cookies look amazing. You are a very talented cookie photographer, I think.

    Ooooh, and such loot!!!

    xoxox

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  25. The cookies look delicious! What a wonderful package of goodies you received. Knitters are so sweet! Go Steelers!!!

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  26. Anonymous2/02/2009

    Nothing beats cookies designed to promote world peace! Everyone should do their part and bake a batch...or two!! Thanks for sharing.

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  27. I did a lot of baking over the weekend. It's a great antidote for the winter blahs!

    I haven't made those cookies, but I did make maple fudge cookies with some of the leftover fudge I had lying around.

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  28. *blush* I'm just glad you liked it! I didn't make the soap or the candle, though...I just have a rockin' farmers market. ;)

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  29. the buttons are so lovely...i am so glad cookie of the week is back- you always have the greatest cookie recipes!

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  30. Yummy yummy and gorgeous buttons you got there.

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  31. Anonymous2/03/2009

    Your cookies look yummy. When all else fails, add more butter I say! :)

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