That’s right – Emergency Cookies! From the couch to fresh-baked in 20 minutes…depending on how fast your stir and stuff.
After seeing how much you guys liked the idea of these cookies on Facebook, I decided to put these ahead of some other recipes and posts I was planning to publish. Here we go…
I came up with this recipe when I was craving homemade dessert but feeling lazy. Also, I wanted sweets like yesterday, so I had to come up with something in a jiffy. Oh, and I also didn’t want to waste the time or ingredients baking dozens of cookies. I just wanted to make enough for me…okay, and hubby. You guys know I love things in small portions.
After trying a couple variations on the recipe, I have one I’m ready to share.
Emergency Chocolate Chip Cookies
You can have fresh-baked cookies 20 minutes from getting your booty off the couch with this recipe (assuming you don’t take forever gathering your ingredients, your oven doesn’t take too long to heat up, etc.). I seem to be in quite the lazy mood whenever I make this recipe, so I use ingredients that seem easier to find and portion out like oil instead of butter, maple syrup (plus molasses) instead of brown sugar. I think butter would taste better, but I never feel like waiting for it to come to room temperature or dirtying up another plate to melt it. But, there are plenty of substitution possibilities. Tailor them to your liking.
*Vegetarian, Vegan*
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Bake Time: 14-16 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup flour, plus 1 tablespoon (I’ve used unbleached all purpose and spelt with good results) (sub coconut flakes for the 1 tablespoon flour for a fun variation)
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons oil (I used canola – feel free to sub softened butter)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or sub brown sugar)
- 1/8 teaspoon molasses (omit if using brown sugar)
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chip
Directions:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl combine flour, oats, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine (or use a fork to stir).
- In another medium bowl combine oil, maple syrup, molasses, and vanilla extract. Whisk till evenly combined (or use a fork).
- Add wet mixture to dry mixture and gently stir until all flour absorbed, careful to not overmix. If you’re feeling particularly lazy (like I was the last time I made this), go ahead and your chocolate chips with the wet mixture and skip the next step.
- Gently stir in chocolate chips.
- Evenly distribute to 4 mounds. Bake 14-16 minutes or until edges are just browning or to your texture liking. Allow to cool till they’re safe to touch and enjoy!
You May Also Like:
You may want to book this one for the next time you’re craving sweets. This is now one of my go-to recipes.
PS I’m working on a variation of this as a breakfast cookie! I think I’m almost there and can’t wait to share it!
Have a great week! 
“Do you prefer fashion victim or ensembly-challenged?” – Can anyone tell me what this quote is from (using your memory and not google)?
I’m pretty sure I wore everything you’re not supposed to wear to dinner this past weekend.
My fashion faux pas – wearing too many trends at once. Here we have: neons, jeggings, nude shoes, a modern blazer, and bright lipstick. Oops.
I actually like my faux pas outfit, but maybe you guys will have some tips on ways to make it better?.
Blazer: Zara
Neon Racerback: Madewell
Jeggings: Citizens of Humanity
Purse: Kate Spade (Recently scored at 50% off! Only 2 colors left online, but some shops may have this hot pink or the other color I liked – melon)
Wedges: J Crew
What would you change with this outfit?
I remember when I was excited about being an “adult.” I had just graduated college, and I was waiting tables to pay the bills. But, meanwhile, I was planning to hit it big by scoring my first “real job.” I wanted to be a professional and one of those “ladies who lunch.” I wanted to be able to buy nice things and go to fancy dinners.
I found myself there and talking about the realization of the moment with my friend Sarah over one such fancy dinner at Ruth Chris (where all the adults eat) this weekend. It wasn’t my first moment of adultness, but it was still fun to chat about. (details on the outfit next time)
We had plans to go out of town on a girls’ weekend but ended up staying in town for a couple reasons. We decided a nice dinner out would still be fun while also being cheaper than gas, hotels, and multiple meals out over the course of a weekend getaway.
The weather was too gorgeous to eat inside, so we opted for the patio.
Cheers! Look how adult-y we are!
I decided to take advantage of the Ruth’s Spring Classic Menu. With one steak running you between $30-40 (for just the steak), the thought of 3 courses for $42.95 sounded like a steal.
{bread & butter}
I chose the arugula salad for my starter.
And for the entree – the reason I was there – a steak on a plate of sizzling butter.
Do you see that bubbling, beautiful butter!? I’m apparently developing a thing for butter. Let’s hope it doesn’t get too out of control.
Sarah got one of the spring menu items, too, so we ordered two sides we both wanted to share – garlic mashed potatoes…
…and broccoli au gratin.
We enjoyed a duo for dessert – a chocolate cake and berries with cream.
Everything was wonderful!
And look how pretty the patio looked by the end of the night. We even got to enjoy live music the whole time since there was an event going on across the street. Score!
Reader question: What’s the best part of being an “adult” for you?
I’ve never been a fan of button down shirts. Don’t get me wrong, I love the way they look, but I’ve always been too lazy to…you know…iron them and stuff. But, I guess now that I’m 30+, I should grow up, eh?
It’s days like this one that I wish I still took my fashion photos like I used to – from the neck down. Please disregard my hair and make-up. Reason #4,523 that I will never be a “real fashion blogger” – I’m not very good with hair or make-up. Oh well.
Anywho, I purchased this gingham shirt with an online coupon code for Gap.com. I thought I’d try styling it a couple ways – #1 with a tied front.
#2 – with the shirt tucked in and a pop of color via accessories.
Which way do you think works better? #1 or #2?
Side note: it’s funny how you think something looks good on you and then you see a photo of it and realize it’s off. I have a couple full skirts like this, but I’m realizing they’re all too long. I believe it was What Not to Wear that taught me that skirts at or just above the knee look best on short people. Does this sound right to you? This one is looking a little long. Me-thinks I need to take a couple things to the tailor. Maybe they can fix it? Also, I should probably invest in a full-length mirror.
Gingham button-down: Gap
White skirt: Banana Republic
Wedges: TOMS
Belt: J Crew
Purse: Banana Republic
