Wow, guys. I can’t say I ever expected to be in a situation or circumstance like this in my lifetime. It feels like the plot line of a summer blockbuster disaster film…but this is real life. And it’s scary! When I’m scared, or anxious, or feeling overwhelmed, I often turn to baking. Baking is methodical, it’s precise, it’s controlled…and it’s cathartic. So when I need to unwind, disengage or think of something other than what is going on in our reality – I escape to the kitchen.
I’ve been trying to make things that feel both familiar, but also that are fun and happy. To me…that’s a great cookie! So, I took the normal Toll-house® chocolate chip recipe and I started adding fun things to make the cookies a little special! I found some ideas on Tasty – and adapted them based on what I had in my own kitchen.
Here are some ideas:
Hope you are all staying in, staying safe, and finding ways to stay sane. #staystrong