Wednesday, November 17, 2010

… Mistletoe Make & Bake 2010 - day 3




So. . . have all these cookies recipes on the Mistletoe Make & Bake blog hop made you want to get into the kitchen & start baking? (. . . or at least made you hungry for cookies?) I know that as I've been 'hopping' to the other blogs, I can hardly wait to start making cookies!. . . (I'd start right away, but I have a crummy cold & I'm at the stage where my taste-buds have gone 'on strike' & I can't taste a thing!. . . so it's been chicken broth for me!). I'm thinking that the baking season at my house will be starting in about a week or so. . . The neighbors won't know what hit them!


Todays subject . . . well it made me smile, because it's some hints I could use! The subject is - cocktail party conversation starters that allow you to avoid standing in the corner alone. . . Ha-ha! I'm not the best to answer that question. . . as  1) I've never been to a cocktail party in my life. . . &,   2) if I did. . . I would most likely be the one standing in the corner! (lol!)  But. . . I'll give it a try & if it were a holiday party - then I would ask someone what their favorite toy was as a child, & why. I think that might give some insight to the person & the child we all have within.
. . . So, what would you use as a conversation starter? (I could use some ideas!. . . just in case!)


For todays recipe. . . I'm sticking with some classics. For those that know me - or have followed my blog for a bit - know that I am a girl that loves her oatmeal. . . & her chocolate! So this cookie hits all the bases for me!. . . it's Oatmeal Chocolate Chippers. . . 


(click on recipe card for a pdf version you can download.)


Be sure to visit all of the Mistletoe  Make & Bake designers blogs for more fun recipes (you can find them all listed here . . . & especially todays featured designers for their very special holiday projects as well!

Today's featured designers are:
Celine Perkins of Perkin's Dry Goods
Patrick Lose of The Latest News from Patrick Lose
Kelly Ann Richardson of Kelly Ann's Quilting
Happy Mistletoe Make & Bake blog-hopping. . . (& you night want to go for a good long walk to get ready for all this cookie baking!)  
Bren


57 comments:

JessicaSews said...

Day 2 -
Oatmeal Choco Chippers...Mmmm!
Thank you for the recipe.
I'd use the plate of cookies as a starter...I'd ask if they like cookies!

Beth said...

Meet you in the corner1

MIss Sherry said...

Your cookie picture looks so inviting, I'd like to dive in head first!

Kathy B. said...

Bren, thanks for another winning cookie recipe. I shudder at what you would think of me if we were at a party and you asked about my favorite childhood toy - I fondly remember a grungy, green-haired doll who barely wore a stitch of clothing because even back then I was curious as to how clothing was made. (I still take apart items of clothing to figure out how to make my own rendition.) Hehehe - I'm laughing as I look ahead at my word verification - it's "weight" - great one to go along with all these cookie recipes! Just reading them adds the "weight."

Sandy of Mayberry said...

I like to ask people to tell me about their favorite Christmas. Everyone has a story, we just have to draw it out. :)
I like your favorite toy idea...will have to try that as well. Oatmeal & Chocolate - I'm with you!

Brenda said...

I love chocolate chip oatmeal cookies too.

gmp said...

The only thing that can make an oatmeal cookie even better is an oatmeal cookie with chocolate chips! Thank you for sharing.

Christie said...

These Oatmeal Chocolate Chippers are my (grown)kids' favorite. Grandma made them all the time. I do make them too, cuz they are so good! Thanks for sharing! Now, I better go for a long walk or some serious exercising to work off all these cookies! HUGS... and stitches

Darlene B said...

Yep, definitely have to go hit the treadmill....I think I'm gaining weight just thinking about all these great recipes!!

mascanlon said...

Yes, oatmeal and chocolate always a winner! Thanks Bren.

kerrynjane said...

Yummy traditional cookies mean christmas to me!!

Gwen said...

Thanks for the recipe, oatmeal and chocolate are our favorites.

Texana said...

Oh, goodie! If it has oatmeal, it's healthy! Sounds good to me!

Martina said...

Thanks so much! I love oatmeal cookies!

Deb said...

Love the recipes Want to say Thank You again for taking the time to do the hop Having lots of fun

Vickie said...

These cookies are a big hit in our house! Hmmm...it's hard to say but I think I would ask where they are from just to get them talking about themselves!

BobbiD said...

It's best to avoid cocktail parties..one cocktail and I'm talking to everyone! lol Perhaps the Oatmeal cookies could be a buffer? Thanks for sharing.

Jen said...

Thanks for the recipe. I think this will have to be an all the time cookie, not just Christmas.

bairdmtn said...

Chocolate + oatmeal= YUM! Thanks for sharing your recipe!!

Carolyn said...

These cookies are always a crowd pleaser. Thanks for sharing.

Sharon W said...

We sound a lot alike. Chocolate and oatmeal, never been to a cocktail party and read the same authors. Thanks for the recipe.

baukje said...

They look delicious. I am not a party girl but here in France you could always start talking about food or wine;.....

Wendy said...

Those cookies sell themselves in the photo ... they look delicious! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe :)

Melissa Corry said...

I love oatmeal cookies although I prefer raisins. My husband prefers chocolate chips. There is normally pushing around the batter bowl to see who can get their ingredient in the bowl first. :)

Cindi said...

You are so right! Oatmeal and Chocolate, they are the best. Thanks.

Cindi said...

Everything looks so good. Can't wait to try them. Thanks.

Karen said...

I agree I need to start walking if we are going to bake all of these recipes! They all sound soooo good!

Thank you for sharing your Oatmeal Chocolate Chippers.

Alice M said...

I like oatmeal and I love chocolate chips so I know the two of them together have to be wonderful. Thanks for the recipe

Kathy H said...

Looking forward to making these cookies. They all look so yummy. Thanks for the recipe.

lynnquiltsalot said...

Your Oatmeal Chocolate Chippers sound divine. I'll meet you in the corner with a plate of them and we can talk about our favorite childhood toys. Cheers!

JANET said...

yummy yummy yummy can't wait to try these

Gretchen said...

Thanks for the great recipe!

Pat said...

Oatmeal cookies are a favorite of my family whether with raisins or chip. Thanks

Polly said...

yummo! Thanks for the recipe!!

Pat said...

This is an classic cookie, thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

I like chocolate chips in my oatmeal cookies better than raisins. Of course, the raisins are healthier (but this is the holiday season-so I say Go With Chocolate)

Kd Brown said...

Tried and true is always good! Thank you for another great recipe. ~Kathleen

SheilaC said...

Thank you for the great recipe!

SheilaC

Mrs. DillyDally said...

Yummy! They look and sound delicious!

Sandielynn said...

I've never been to a cocktail party either, but plenty of parties! I'm the one who joins you in the corner while my hubbie deserts me at the door to make his rounds! Thanks for the recipe!

Grandma Shell said...

Oatmeal cookies are a favorite go-to recipe. So yummy and can be 'glorified' so many ways!

Liz said...

Nothing better than a chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. Thanks for the recipe.

DutchQuilter said...

Your suggestion of their favorite gift or toy as a child is a great idea. I will have to try that. Thanks for the great chocolate chip and oatmeal cookie recipe.

Lina said...

Me give you a hint? I was in the corner before you!

Patti said...

YUMMY.....thanks for sharing your recipe with us!

schmidt1016 said...

I'm with you, Brenda! I'd rather be alone most of the time anyway. Then I can eat all the cookies I want to!

Leslie S. in MN
esclante at comcast dot net

Sparky said...

love oatmeal and this recipe is one that will find itself on my mug rug...mmmm thanks Bren, you are one of the sweetest without a doubt...

pat said...

thank you so much for all the time you put in this hop

Unknown said...

Oatmeal and chocolate chips--a winner!!

Marcia W. said...

I've never eaten oatmeal choco chip cookies! I like the toy question for the conversation starter.

Cecilia said...

Your cookie recipe sounds delicious! I love oatmeal and chocolate.

Anonymous said...

LOVE oatmeal chocolate chip cookies....thanks for the recipe!

MoeWest said...

Thanks for the recipe. Oatmeal cookies are my favorite, especially with raisins in them.

Nana Jo said...

Thanks so much for being a part of the blog hop!

Steph M said...

Thanks for the recipe!

ytsmom said...

Love these kinds of cookies.

Judy said...

Thank you for the recipe. Oatmeal cookies are good. Judy S.