I was shocked to find out my cookies were the Gold Standard.

I remember the day when one of our kids told me about what he ate at lunch time. He started listing off chips, candy, Oreos, and a bunch of other food that I knew I hadn’t packed in his lunch.

“How did you get those?” I asked on our drive home from school.

“I traded my cookies!” he stated, proud of his negotiating skills.

“But I made those for you to take.” I have always baked cookies and our cookie jar is always full.

Jack went on to tell me that my cookies have become so well known that they are like the Gold Standard of cafeteria trading. He knows that no matter what , when he comes home he can have a cookie, but being able to have the ability to negotiate the food exchange was a big deal, especially for an 8th grader.

It was true. My cookies had always been a big hit with our kids’ friends. When any of them would come over, they usually looked to the spot on our kitchen counter to see what kind of cookies were in the glass jar and waited to be asked if they would like one..or two.

Here is what Lynn of Fresh April Flours has to say about the amazing recipe she shared with us.

The best way to eat a chocolate chip cookie! Soft in the center, chewy on the edges, and the perfect canvas for decorating for your celebration!

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Quick Tip: If you don’t have the time of patience to make  

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No Bake. No Fuss. No Problem!

One of my favorite things to do as a mom is to cook with my kids. I started letting them help me in the kitchen from the time they could hold a wooden spoon. Finding recipes that are yummy to serve as well as easy enough to have your kids help out isn’t always easy but this one totally works.

Not only are you talking about measurements and teaching your kids to follow directions, you allow them to help serve someone else.

Being able to make something that others appreciate gives kids a real sense of accomplishment. The recipe we usually made involved layering a few ingredients in a pan and baking. This recipe is very similar. Only instead of baking, you just pop this pan in the fridge to set up!

In fact, don’t be surprised if your kids volunteer to bring dessert more often!

The fudge sauce is also great on ice cream so you might want to make an extra batch just to have on hand!

The simple taste of graham crackers, vanilla pudding and chocolate are a sure winner for any occasion or potluck gathering.

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Quick Tip: The ingredients for this recipe is something you can keep on hand. Cool Whip can be frozen and thawed out in the fridge the day before you need to use it OR try this with real whipped cream.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Rachael at EazyPeazyMealz

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