Recipe Swapping

I'm participating in a recipe swap hosted by Megan at Kitschy Suburbia, and I'm excited!  I've never been part of a blog swap before!  I've been thinking about recipes, and I have it narrowed down to 2 of my Fall favorites, but I'm still trying to come up with one more, so total I'll be sending out 3 recipe's to 4 different people. 

I personally keep all of my recipes in files on my computer, with a few of my family favorites or traditional ones in a little journal that stays in the kitchen (more for "passing down" porpuses then actual using, I think).  BUT... for this, I want something special.  I don't want to use plain notecards, but I have no recipe cards, and I've never used recipe cards...

Any ideas on where you may buy yours or how to make cute ones on my own?  I want something fun!

Thanks ladies!  And I'll be sure to share my recipes AFTER my cards have been sent out and received... I want them to be a surprise when they get there!  I'll be sure to share some of the ones I receive as well, as I try them out! 

The quest for the BEST Chocolate Chip Cookie!

My new goal in life (I promise it's not my only one, but it's pretty high on the list right now!) is finding the best chocolate chip cookie recipe out there.  What better comfort is there then the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting out of the kitchen on a cool Fall day (or any day).  Growing up, the only chocolate chip cookies I knew were cut from a log of cookie dough.  Truthfully, the only recipe I know is the basic Nestle Toll House recipe off of the back of the chocolate chips... and I only learned that one from Home Ec in middle school! 

And so begins the next journey... I'm off to find the best cookie recipe out there!  Soooo..... care to share your favorites?  Want to post on your own blog and link back here??  Let me know what you're favorites are, and I'll be sure to keep you updated as my daughter and I continue baking. 

The first (of what I hope is many) recipe... yumm!

NESTLE TOLL HOUSE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks, 1/2 pound) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated [white] sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)


COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large mixer bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition; gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
BAKE in preheated 375-degree oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

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