burnt the cookies.

so if you know me at all, you know that i love to bake. through all of my experience baking i have learned a thing or two about the do's and don'ts of cookies, more specifically my favorite white chocolate chip pecan cookies. these really are the best cookies i have ever had and i'm not just saying that because i make them. they really are so good! and easy which is the best part. and even better, you can add any mix-ins you want (but i would definitely recommend white chocolate chips & pecans.)

the most important thing i have learned making these cookies is that you cannot use melted butter! when the recipe says "room-temperature" or "softened", this DOES NOT mean melted. if you melt your butter, the cookies will not bake properly. just a fun fact for you all.

oh, and on monday when i was making a batch of these for some cute missionaries, i accidently burnt one batch. but in the end it was ok because one of the missionaries specifically said he likes his chocolate chip cookies burnt. weird but whatever. they were supposed to get them today so i hope they enjoyed!

here is my almost-famous recipe. try it out:

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup butter, softened

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 1/2 - 3 cups flour (i usually use about 2 3/4)

1 cup of your mix-in (or more if you feel the need)

Cream sugar with brown sugar and butter. Add eggs & vanilla, blend well. Add dry ingredients: baking soda, powder, salt & flour. Mix in the good stuff. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes (watch them starting at about 10 minutes.)

*I make mine pretty big and it makes about 2 dozen, more if you make them smaller.