There's a good reason why I don't buy junk food or desserts at the grocery store: I can't stop once I start.
However, this doesn't solve all my problems. I still have flour, sugar, eggs and vanilla in my cupboards which is why I have 30 chocolate chunk cookies taunting me.
Must. Utilize. Self-control.
Anyways, staring at those cookies reminded me of a cookie-control attempt from several months ago. I read that a great way to not over-eat homemade cookies is to make a whole batch and then freeze most of the cookies four at a time in little freezer bags. That way you wouldn't eat all two dozen, nothing would go to waste and you would be able to pull a small bag out at night and have a delicious snack ready to go for the next day. Sounds great, right?
Except it didn't mention just how good my favorite cookie is when frozen.
Yup, Joe and I still managed to eat all two dozen in just a couple days - straight from the freezer.
But yesterday's batch will definitely last longer. For sure. We've become much more mature and disciplined over the last couple of months. Also, we're leaving the state and 20 cookies behind in our freezer.
But let's chalk it up to our discipline, m'kay?
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First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so sorry you're going to spend it in a car!!!! Secondly, I always end up eating my cookies frozen also!!! I have NO self control, and you are my new favorite person!! :)
K. What do you think about this week's episode? Seriously. Can they legally do this to us??? I mean, this is pure torture!!!!!
Putting things in "portion controled" bags never helped me. I have no problem eating 6 portion controled bags at once.
Happy birthday and see you bright and early in the morning.
Not sure if this will help much, because frozen cookie dough is usually just as good. However, instead of baking the whole batch and THEN freezing, roll the dough up into a log, slice, and freeze. THEN pull a few out every once in awhile to bake. It's a little bit more of a hassle (not much though)...might help with self control.
You should read Frog and Toad's "Cookies" story. You are Toad.
That is exactly why I don't make cookies anymore! :)
OH and I did get you messages last week...after I found my phone! We weren't home, but I PROMISE I wasn't ignoring you! Just so you know - my phone frequently goes MIA. :) Happy B-day and Traveling Mercies!
Mmmmm.... frozen cookies.
Happy Birthday!
Ohhh no, that recipe looks so good. If you ever have any problems with the cookies, send them my way. I'd be happy to help you with the cookie situation.
Happy Birthday!!! Hope it's filled with lots of fun and cookies :)
Mmmm, cookies. Our church is doing Lent (it's a Christian church. Its a month of refocusing in preparation for Easter...actually quite cool). For Lent Josh and I gave up sweets...all sugary snacks, desserts, and drinks. When Easter rolls around I think I'm definitely going to make a batch of chocolate chunk cookies and may possible consume a dozen all by myself! :)
Mmmm...cookies! My weakness, for sure...
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