For Sale...& June's Give-Away Apron

One of the many things I've learned, with all the homes we've sold, is that the aroma of cookies does give you an edge.  With this in mind, I have been baking my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe, freezing squares, then, we when we have a showing, I bake up a dozen:-D  I have no shame!

Chocolate Chip~Pecan Cookies
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup + 1T granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 3/4 cup King Arthur all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
1 cup rough chopped pecans (or walnuts)

In a large bowl, using a hand held mixer, cream the butter and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Add the vanilla extract. 

Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula and stir in the dry ingredients.  Add the chips and pecans and mix thoroughly using the rubber spatula.  Transfer dough to plastic wrap and flatten to a square. Chill dough for at least 1 hour or place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month.

Preheat oven to 350F-degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

I use a knife to cut the dough into squares, then roll into a ball between my hands.  Place on the baking sheet  and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Now, your home is ready to sell--fingers crossed! Enjoy!

This month's apron is bright and ready for the summer picnics.  Just post a comment this month and you're entered to win...good luck!