Kitchen Update of the Day

So today, Mom managed to pick up the Hershey Kisses that I needed to complete my Peanut Butter Yummies. Originally I was going to make them with her, but she was tired after a long day of work, and went to take her shower. In her place, Brie helped me, and she was spectacular: my little sous chef/baker! The cookies are for Brie's and my teachers. I'm giving some to Mr. Mackey and Mr. Hunter, two English teachers whom I've had (who are totally awesome). Brie is giving to Mr.---okay, I really can't spell his name, or the other one for that matter. Um, she's giving them to her two main teachers. Yeah.

So anyway: Here's the recipe::

My Peanut Butter Yummies (yield three batches)

3 eggs
1 cup of white sugar
2 cups (+ a little bit more for love) brown sugar
2 and 1/2 cups of organic peanut butter

powdered sugar
Hershey Kisses-flavor of your choice. I used white chocolate.

1. dump everything into a nice, big 'ole bowl. I used plastic
2. Take your heavy duty mixer and... charge! Mine started to smoke because of the thickness of the batter. You could try using a Kitchen Aid mixer if you have one, but I don't so I don't really know how that would turn out.
3. The dough should be completely, irrationally and annoyingly sticky
4. With a small spoon, scoop a ball, roll it in a bowl of powdered sugar and form a ball.
5. Place it on an UNgreased baking sheet
6. Repeat
7. Oh, by this point you should have your oven pre-heating. Our convection oven is like Super Oven, so I set mine at 340 degrees. 350 on yours? You make the call..
8. After filling a baking sheet, pop it in the oven for about 6 to 7 minutes--that's when I'd check. You really don't want to over bake them. It's helpful if you're working with someone like Denise who is like the All-Knowing Magical Goddess of Finished Baked Goods. Pretty much use your best judgment, or find someone who has some. As far as Denise goes, if I had her skills I'd charge $25/minute of baking time. :D
9. When they're done, take them out of the oven and let them stand for a minute or two. Then, take those Hershey's and plop 'em on. If the cookies are too hot, the Hershey's might melt a little, but that can be yummy, too. It's all about preference.
10. You'll probably have more batter than what can fit on one sheet, so keep the baking ball a-rollin'.
11. Eat one.
12. or two.
13. or.... "Brie-don't spoil your dinner!"
14. Enjoyyyyy


It was fun! Mom, Brie and I are hoping for another snow day soon, preferably on a Thursday, so we can do some more intense baking. Either way, there is some mega oven action planned for next week: A Christmas menu with informed side notes is promised. Until then, try them cookies, girl*! Yum Yum Um Um Ummmm




* or boy. But I'm not really sure if a male audience exists (yet)....