It's Cookie Time

I am all about all things homemade, natural, organic..etc., etc., etc. Not that I say no to a nice, juicy double-double now and then but overall, I think carefully about what I eat and as the gatekeeper of my family's health, what we're all eating. That being said, I had a hankering for a simple chocolate chip cookie the other day and after some drama regarding cats using the area under my house as a litter box, cat trapping, offended neighbors, conversations with offended neighbors...well, let's just say nothing says "peace offering" like a plate of warm, chocolate chip cookies.
I fully intended to make them from scratch but as I was perusing the baking aisle of Stater Bros, a box caught my eye. Pillsbury "Purely Simple" chocolate chip cookie mix had an appealing box and though I'm skeptical of items promising to be simple, only to then be laden with preservatives, additives..etc., I was pleasantly surprised at the relatively short ingredient list. At $1.99/box, it was a bargain too! Into my cart it went. (Well, two boxes went!)
Let me tell you, this cookie mix did not disappoint. The cookies were moist, chewy, had plenty of chocolate chips and baked evenly. I sprinkled about a half a cup of instant rolled oats in there because I LOVE oatmeal chocolate chip cookies even more than regular chocolate chip cookies and they were a hit! I would definitely use this mix again!

             

 Yuuuummmmy!!!!!