Baking Fool.

February 19, 2010

I'm a baking fool!! Just finished making Banana Bread, Banana Muffins, and Rice Krispies! In the oven now are Monster Cookies♥. Cleaning up the apartment & (PACKING!!) Rob will be home about 4:00 (ish) yayyyy! Work from 2:30-8:30(ish) then over to the Rents so Erin can cut Rob's hair :) [practice makes perfect] We leave tomorrow after I get out of work; and after Rob's text this morning (about how beautiful it is up north) i can't wait to hit the road!!

  Things You'll Need:

• 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbs. lt. brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 6 Tbs. butter flavored vegetable shortening, like Crisco
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 c. peanut butter, I recommend smooth but you can use crunchy
• 1/2 Tbs. light corn syrup
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 c. quick oats
• 1/2 cup m&m's

1. Step 1
   Preheat oven to 350 F. If you have the convection feature, I highly recommend it.
   
2. Step 2
   Combine brown sugar, granulated sugar and shortening in mixing bowl and beat at medium speed until well blended.
   
3. Step 3
   Beat in eggs. Beat in peanut butter, corn syrup, baking soda and vanilla. Add oats, mixing on low speed. Stir in m&m's by hand.
   
4. Step 4
   Drop by teaspoon full onto an ungreased baking sheet. (I line with parchment, easier cleanup.)
   
5. Step 5
   Bake at 350 F for 11 to 13 minutes or until just beginning to brown. let cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes and then move to wire racks or sheets of foil to cool completely before storing.