yummy-ness

these are the cookies mckinlee and i whipped up after school. they are so easy and so good! (don't they look pretty on my new target plate?)

Chocolate Cake Cookies

1 box chocolate cake mix
2 eggs
1/2 c. oil (i used olive oil)
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (this was a little bit too many in my opinion)

Mix all ingredients together. Bake at 350 for 8-9 minutes.

Here's what we are going to have for dinner tonight.

Creamy Mushroom & Chicken Soup
6 T. butter
1 medium onion, chopped
3 T. flour
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
6 c. chicken broth
1 lb. mushrooms, sliced
3/4 c. sliced celery
3/4 c. chopped carrots
2 c. quartered baby red potatoes
1 c. chopped yellow squash
1 1/2 c. frozen corn, thawed
2 tsp. thyme
2 c. light cream
3/4 c. grated parnesan, plus more for garnish if desired
2 c. chopped cooked chicken

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper-mix until smooth. Gradually add the broth, then turn heat to medium-high and bring the soup to a boil. Add the mushrooms, celery, carrots, potatoes, squash, corn and thyme. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until veggies are tender, about 30 minutes.

Add cream, parmesan and chicken. Heat for additional 10 minutes, but do not let it boil. To serve, ladle soup into bowl and sprinkle with more parmesan. Makes about 15 cups.


i've never made this before, but it sounded so good and i'm trying to make different things--i'm so tired of the same old things i make.
(i got both recipes off becky higgins blog.)

Have a good weekend!