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I am head over heels

so I just needed to share 

this lovely new cookbook

that came to my door the other day

The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook 

we have been baking from it all weekend long

first up were these amazing

oatmeal coconut cookies

really without a lie these are the best cookies I have ever made

and that is saying something because I have made millions

of cookies in my lifetime

{the cookie dough is to die for...i am surprised we had any left to make the cookies}

next we moved onto the

banana-chocolate chip cupcakes

with

chocolate cream cheese frosting

wowy...wow ...wow...is all I can say to that

the

bourbon bread pudding

is next our list

this is my new favourite cookbook

and the images are just darling

and so are cheryl and griffith the owners

of 

The back in the day bakery in Savannah, Georgia

pop over here  to see the book trailer....soooooo adorable 

{so much for my non-sugar month...we will see if I can be good for the rest of the week...really you  say...I can just hear you all now}

{hugadoodles to you all}

I am now officially on spring break for 2 whole weeks

happy happy dance

{xox} 

a sweet hello

what do you do if your daughter tells you

she forgot to mention that it is her turn to bring the cookies?

you reach for this recipe

it has saved us on many occasions

super easy

tastes amazing

5 ingredients

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1- 1/2 cups butter

1- 1/2 cups brown sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

3 cups flour

1 cup chocolate chips or m&m pieces - i always add more

{ i used red and pink m&ms for the ones above }

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oven 350F

mix butter, brown sugar and vanilla

with an electric mixture

until completely combined

{ light and fluffy }
add flour

mix on low for a few minutes

stir in chips or m&ms

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place dough on a standard size baking sheet

{ I always cover my baking sheet with parchment paper first }

press into an even layer covering the entire pan

bake for 20 to 25 mins

until golden brown

let cool for 5 mins

then cut into however many squares/cookies you need

don't let cool too much before cutting as they will crack

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sometimes if I have an extra moment I will drizzle white or dark chocolate

over the baked bars before cutting

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mine may look a little thicker than yours

these ones I baked in a smaller pan

I do like the thinner version

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happy monday