White Chip Island Cookies

Tomorrow is dessert day at work and I plan to win first prize of course. I did cheat a little and I'm using a Nestle Toll House recipe....so I give them the credit, but I am making homemade cookies so I don't feel like a cop out and work. Plus that's just not my style ;)

1 2/3 Cups all purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 Cup (1 1/2 sticks) of butter softened
3/4 Cup packed brown sugar
3/4 Cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg (room temp) Trust me, cookies turn out better. I learned this from Ina Garten
1 Package white chocolate chips
1 Cup flaked coconut, toasted, if desired
3/4 Cup chopped macadamia nuts

Preheat oven to 375
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
Beat butter, brown sugar, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl until creamed.
Add the egg and mix just until combine. Slowly add in flour mixture and beat until just combine.
STIR in chips, coconut, and nuts.

Bake 8-11 minutes until edges are slightly browned. Allow to cool 2 minutes on the tray and then move cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling.

ENJOY!

Kale Chips

Ok- so I've been into healthy eating for a while now and am always trying the latest "super foods".
I wanted to like Kale chips so bad. Kale is super healthy and how easy is it to just throw them into the oven with some olive oil and S&P!? Turns out easy, but tasty NOT!!! I almost threw up. Very sad, but in case you are interested here are a few photos :)

Bake for 10-12 mins at 350 after you coat with a tablespoon or two of olive oil and a few shakes of S&P.



Before (sorry its a little blurry)




After

My Favorite Summer Salad

Caprese!!! Just use tomatoes, basil, red onion, and fresh mozzerella. My favorite dressing is the Trader Joes Balsamic. Its light and fresh, perfect for summer!

Blueberry Cake Loaf

I made two loaves of this tonight. I love blueberries so much! Zac and I stopped at a local farmers market today and I picked up some fresh blueberries to use in this bread! I'll post a picture later. I hope everyone had a great Sunday! I realize I have been seriously slacking lately on posts.

Ingredients:

1/2 C Butter

1 C Sugar

2 Eggs

1/2 C Milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 3/4 whole wheat flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 C fresh or frozen blueberries

Topping: 2 tsp sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions:

In mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar, Beat in eggs, milk, and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder. Add to creamed mixture just until combined. Gently fold in blueberries. Pour into a greased loaf pan. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over top. Bake at 350 for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.