It has been almost 6 months since I started this blog, I can hardly believe it! And here we are on my 100th post!
It has been an amazing 6 months. I have so enjoyed getting to know so many wonderful bloggers from all over, and being part of such an amazing and supportive community.
In honor of my first 6 months and first 100 posts, I have for you the New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies. I know I posted about these a couple of months ago, but they were one of many treats in that post and they are so delicious they deserve a little more attention than they got there.
I am a cookie girl through and through. I love making them and I love eating them. One of the few things my mom baked growing up was chocolate chip cookies (she used a slightly modified Toll House recipe). The memory of eating ccc's is a distinct one from my childhood. They signify home. They are the thing I have baked more than any other by far, though I have always been on the search for the perfect cookie. I am happy to say the search is over. These are my ideal chocolate chip cookie. That is not to say that I won't try out another recipe. I can't imagine that there is a recipe out there that I could possibly love as much as I love this one let alone more, though I suppose there is always a chance...
The recipe can be found here.
In addition, I'm giving away an 8x8 stone baking dish! I do all of my baking (with the exception of cakes) in/on baking stones, and I love them. They are completely non-toxic, they bake incredibly evenly and they become more and more non-stick over time and they're made in the USA! I love stone bakeware and I can't say enough good things about it.
Two ways to enter the giveaway:
1. Leave a comment on this post
2. Follow me on Twitter and tweet about my giveaway with a link to this post!
It's that simple! Increase your odds and enter in both places, but only do each one once. The contest will go for one week, and end on Friday, September 25th at midnight. Winner will be chosen using random.org and will be announced on Saturday the 26th.
I hate to be exclusionary, but this is a heavy item so I have to limit this contest to US entrants only.
Good luck!
Congratulations on the 100th post! Thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it nice to reach a milestone? Always gives me some sense of satisfaction. As did those cookies after my boyfriend introduced them to me. Actually, he sent me all the ingredients in a huge box (from FL to WI) with a recipe and a note saying: "Bake these!" Food is definitely better when you have someone to enjoy it with - even if that is vicariously.
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*Heather*
Congrats on your 100th post! Those cookies look great.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 100! Here's to 100 more! Great prize!
ReplyDeleteYour cookies look great! I think I am posting them today as well, but much later! Kudos on your 100th post!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! One hundred posts. And they have been wonderful posts. Look forward to next 100.
ReplyDeleteYour cookies look really good.
These cookies look amazing- I really can't believe I haven't tried them yet. Congrats on your 100th post! Looks like a great baking pan!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your Blogiversary (did I just made up a new word ) I'd love to try stone bakeware, what a great idea! Many more hundreds of post! I really enjoy your blog!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 100th post! Those NYT cookies have been on my to-bake list for quite a while now. I'm pretty sure I'll love them.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on 100 consistently high quality posts - it's hard to believe you've only been at this for 6 months. I love these cookies too, but I have a feeling I'll be trying other recipes. I'm just too curious!
ReplyDeleteCongrats and thank you for the cookie recipe- I too have been on a quest to find the prefect ccc recipe- hope this is the one!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 100th post Sarah!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway. Too funny that we both posted these cookies today. I love the way yours look! These are delicious cookies but like Nancy, I think I'll probably try other recipes too - just for fun!
That picture is amazingly good. Seriously, I feel like I could reach out and lick the chocolate. I adore these cookies, and yours look super fantastic. What a great post for your 100th post! Congratulations on the milestone!
ReplyDeletei'm going to have to try this recipe! they look great. i have a baking stone, but always forget to use it for cookies...
ReplyDeletecongrats on 100 posts!
I've never baked cookies with a baking stone, but if they turn out as wonderfully as yours, it's time I tried.
ReplyDeleteThe cookies look great. I've thought about trying them, myself.
ReplyDeleteI keep hearing how great this recipe is. I'm going to have to finally try it.
ReplyDeletecongrats on your 100th post! i should really try to NYT recipe sometime!
ReplyDeleteYum! Chocolate-y cookies!
ReplyDeletewow those cookies look delicious!!! congrats on the 100th
ReplyDeleteHow fun ... I've never tried baking with stone ... thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 100th post!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 6 month and counting blog... I was drooling over the orange scones when I saw this giveaway- just when I was thinking I don't have a 8X8 and should get one. ;)
ReplyDeleteI often enjoy checking out your recipes... everything looks so tasty. Glad to see you reached the 100 post landmark, keep them coming!
ReplyDeleteabelmore@purdue.edu
Congratulations on your 100th post!
ReplyDeleteThese cookies look yummy! Can't wait to try them.
Congrats on your 1000th post. That is quite an accomplishment. I have never baked on stone so I will have to try it some time. That cookie looks great!
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alohahawaii1964@yahoo.com
Congratulations on 100! Love this cookie recipe!
ReplyDeletethose salt crystals make my mouth water. beautiful pic (:
ReplyDeleteOh, I love CCCs and so of course I must try the BEST RECIPE EVER ;-D
ReplyDeleteI wish I still lived in Asheville so that I could visit your store!
LisaA
Whoa! 100 posts in 6 months!?! That's fantastic. I really enjoy reading your blog, so keep up the GREAT work!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I have never used a baking stone before I look forward to trying it.
ReplyDelete100 posts! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI hope I win because
A) I love to cook.
B) I've never used a stone for anything other than pizza.
C) I just moved back to the East Coast and brought almost NOTHING with me!
Thanks for the great recipe, too!
Congratulations on 100 posts, that's quite an achievement in six months! The NYT cookies look great; I love that recipe and haven't made it in a while.
ReplyDeleteWow!! That's an amazing feat. 100 posts is a huge milestone =D
ReplyDeleteThose look like some amazing cookies, and rightfully so for an amazing blog!!
I'm shocked/impressed that you reached 100 posts in 6 months. It took me a year, and I thought I was really bookin'! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteWow, those cookies look scrumptious!! Looking forward to exploring your blog more.
ReplyDeleteIt's possible that I'm just slow on the uptake, but it never struck me to use stoneware for anything other than breads and pizzas.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine finding a cookie perfect enough for me to quit looking. When I make something that my husband really likes, he'll say, "This one is good, there's no need to try another recipe!" Bless his heart, doesn't he know there are many, many more recipes out there just vying for my attention.
ReplyDeleteI've never baked with stonewear before so I'm very intrigued. Do you have to adjust the bake time at all? Thanks!
These look amazing! Congrats on the milestone, so exciting :) I've never baked on a stone, I'm intrigued, great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love baking with stoneware. You really get the most consistent results.
ReplyDeletekudos on your milestone...that's great!!
ReplyDeletedid you try baked (new frontiers in baking) cookbook ccc's...they are wonderful!
i have never baked with stoneware...thanks for including me in the giveaway!
Congratulations on 100 fabulous posts, and happy 6 month blogaversary Sarah! That's a wonderful accomplishment, and I'm very excited for you. I love visiting your blog, and I'm so glad that we've been able to get to know each other through SMS!
ReplyDeleteYour chocolate chip cookies seriously made my mouth water... they look SOOO good :) I want to take a bite right off the screen!
I have to say, I'm also excited about your contest... I thought I had just about everything when it came to bakeware, but I'm sad to say I don't have a single piece made from stone. I'd absolutely love to give it a try, and I might just have to go out and see if I can find any at my favorite kitchen supply store. Is it relatively easy to get a hold of?
Well congrats again, and may you have another 100 fantastic posts/6+ months of baking + blogging!
<3,
Joy
Wow a baking dish/stone... excellent idea! Choc chip cookies looks great! Thanks for sharing the recipe and ideas...
ReplyDeleteLeeYong from NJ
congratulations on #100! and those cookies look so good, esp with the sprinkling of salt!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on you 100th post...those cookies look YUMMY!!! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 100th post. Your cookie looks delicious. That NYT recipe has been on my to-bake list for a while now... :o)
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