Ain’t no mountain high enough, ain’t no valley low enough, ain’t no river wide enough to keep me from you….
~Ashford & Simpson
I am so proud of my family. Like all adoring mamas, if given the chance, I would sing the praises of each of my children until the end of time…but I like you too much to put you through my singing – so I will just say this –
About my Beloveds…
If I didn’t know them,
I’d want to know them.
I am better for knowing them.
I am so grateful for knowing them.
They inspire me.
This calls for milk and cookies.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Monsters(Recipe inspired by Joy of Cooking)
Ingredients
14 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
½ cup packed dark brown sugar
3 eggs
1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
¾ tsp. vanilla
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
1 cup coarsely chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
1 cup unsalted shelled peanuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets, or line sheets with parchment paper.
Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and brown sugar until light.
Beat in eggs one at a time.
Mix in peanut butter and vanilla.
Stir in flour, baking soda and salt until just combined.
Add the chocolate and peanuts and stir until mixed.
Using 1/3 cup for each monster, drop dough 3 inches apart onto sheets. Bake on middle oven rack for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
Transfer sheets to wire racks and cool.
Make sure you’ve done a few bicep curls before you try to lift one of these babies. They mean business.
Chels says
You are the best mama<3 Love you!
Annie says
Thanks for your support, Sweeta! Love you!!
Joe Pecori says
Annie,
Mom & I are so excited about the launch of “Ciao, Chow Bambina!”
Good writing is that which comes from the heart, and this enterprise is clearly a labor of love that is straight from the heart! We can’t wait to follow along as you treat us to food and family adventures. We love you and couldn’t be prouder! Mom & Dad
Annie says
Thank you, Mom & Dad!
Lucy says
Mama!! Gosh I love ya! Thank you for the post and for making me laugh at a joke about your singing 😉 And those monster cookies? Such success. MMM! Xo. Luc
Annie says
Thank you, Sweeta! Love you!!