Blog #2

The most famous traditional dessert is the chocolate chip cookie. Cookies date back from all the way to 7th century AD Persia, and by the 14th century was known to many societies in the world. Simple chocolate chip cookies are the the greatest "pick me up" when having a hard day, or going through a rough patch. Chocolate chip cookies or any kind of cookies are always best with a glass of milk. They're famous during the time of Christmas, you know leaving out cookies and milk for Santa Clause. Cookies are great anytime of the day, and according to my family "the best way to keep your children quiet". Cookies have become a world wide sensation that they have even made characters and songs about them, the most notable character that's wild about cookies is Cookie Monster from Sesame Street, and an even more well known person in the Moreau community is our Maintenance staff named Cookie.

Well there is a very good reason why I blogged about chocolate chip cookies for blog number two, it relates to my chemistry homework. In chemistry we're learning about conversions, and Mrs. Couling had created an assignment making the recipe into all kinds of conversions, in the first part of our homework we were to convert her recipe into a normal recipe, which consists of cups and teaspoons. And in the second part we were suppose to take our conversions and make actual cookies. I thought that her assignment was very fun, but the way mine turned out DEFINITELY did not turn out as perfect as the one's in the picture at the top. Although the shape wasn't the same as, the taste had succeeded. Well hopefully it satisfies the taste buds of our judges for the cookie competition.

Here's Cookie Monster singing: C is for Cookie!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BovQyphS8kA

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

2 1/4 cups of flour 

1 teaspoon of baking soda 

1 teaspoon of slat 

1 cup of butter 

1 cup of granulated sugar 

1 cup of packed brown sugar 

1 teaspoon of Vanilla extract 

2 eggs

2 cups of chocolate chips 

• Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in small bowl.
• Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in large mixing bowl.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Gradually beat in flour mixture.
• Stir in chocolate chips.
• Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake in pre-heated 375 degrees Fahrenheit oven for 9-10 minutes or until golden brown
• Cool for 2 minutes and then remove to wire racks to completely cool.

(This recipe is from my chemistry homework)

Picture on the top left, credit goes to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessieroth/4917395701/