Do you ever have days where you wish you could rewind time?
Yesterday was one of those days!
I was giving my youngest a hug and he said,
“Mommy, I wish I could be a baby again.”
(now his reasoning was so he didn’t have to go to school:-)
But it totally got the best of me today!
I started looking at my kids
and how big they have gotten in the last few months.
The voice change, the height, the responsibility!
This is all a good thing, but it really made me sad!
At the time when they were little,
I couldn’t wait for them to master the next big thing…
or to get a little older so that it was easier.
Sadly, now I wish I could go back in time and
freeze some of those moments.
I have lots of pictures from when they were little,
but I wish I had taken MORE of the every day things
so that I could remember it better!
All the pictures I have are of things we did or saw.
I am so sad that I didn’t capture more of their personality
and just them as they grew up!
The older I get, I’m afraid that I will forget all those little details.
I am sitting here with their baby books around me
and just remembering little things like
chubby little rolls, funny things they said or did,
smiles, frowns, and so much more!
When did they get so old?
And why is it bothering me so much today???
I don’t usually cry over things like this,
yet right now the tears are streaming,
and I can’t seem to stop.
Maybe it is because I feel bad for wishing their childhood away?
Maybe it is because some days I feel like the worst mom ever?
Maybe it is because it is late at night and I should be sleeping?
I feel like I blinked and time has just passed me by!
Junior High just can’t be a reality this year, can it?
Ok, I totally have to lighten this post up a little.
(I am wiping the tears away)
How about a sugar rush to get things happy again?
It usually works for me…at least for a little while.
Frozen Caramel Toffee Cookie Cups
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
For the Pudding Mixture
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 (3 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
- 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups toffee bits
- caramel ice cream topping
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick baking spray.
- Beat the butter and shortening together until creamy. Add the brown sugar and beat again.
- Add the milk, vanilla, extract and egg. Beat one more time.
- Pour in the salt, baking soda and flour slowly while beating. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
- Roll small balls of dough and bake in the prepared pan for 7-8 minutes. Let the pan sit on the cooling rack for 2 minutes, then use something to create a cup form. (I used a pampered chef mini tart shaper)
- Remove from pan very carefully and let cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk the milk and pudding for 2 minutes. Let it sit until the pudding sets up slightly. Fold in the Cool Whip and toffee bits.
- Spoon a little bit of caramel into the bottom of each cookie cup. Pipe or spoon some pudding on top of the caramel.
- Place the cookies on a tray and cover them. Freeze for a few hours or until the pudding is firm.
- Melt the chocolate chips with the butter. Drizzle over the tops of the cookies.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 40 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 181Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 103mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 16gProtein: 1g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Chef in Training says
YUM! These look and sound AMAZING! I am featuring your recipe today on my blog for Mouth-Watering Mondays! Feel free to come check it out and grab a featured button!
-Nikki
http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/
Mrs. C says
beaUtiful…I feel your pain…I have less years ahead of me with my kids home than what has passed…TIME JUST PAUSE long enough so I can savor every little moment, instead of thankful that its passed…
Chels says
Mmm, Toffee! LOVE!
Jenn says
I love everything with toffee!!!
Rachel Cotterill says
The recipe looks great – and chocolate is guaranteed to cheer anyone up 😉
Kim McCallie says
These would be perfect at any time of the day. I need a frozen treat right now with the heat here in Georgia. Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing on A Well-Seasoned Life’s Sweet Indulgences Sunday.
Erin says
Is it bad that I want to eat these for breakfast???
The Answer Is Chocolate says
Oh I feel you! I’ve been on an emotional roller coaster getting ready to send my one and only off to college. Mix of emotions…bursting with pride and excitement, panic, wondering where the time went, remembering all of those simple childhood moments. I know you’re making the kinds of memories that will get you through the inevitable moments like these! And of course, that’s why there’s chocolate! And yummy recipes like this one!
cheartstrings says
Those look so yummy. Great picture. Come over and check out a really easy delicious sorbet recipe we have this week. Perfect for the hot weather.
Deborah March says
Oooohhhh…baking these yummies with my grandkidlets tomorrow!! Thanks!
Sarah @ Scissors and a Whisk says
You’re always posting SUCH delicious recipes!!! *drool*
Mindy says
yep.
you totally got me back! and right after i got all spiffed up for the day. (thank heavens for waterproof mascara!!)
i feel much the same way..
wish i had more pictures. it wasn’t until recently that i started photographing the everyday. but i feel like i haven’t taken enough this summer..
and feeling like the worst/orneriest/meanest mom ever at the end of each and every day.. doesn’t help.
let’s invent a time machine.. whadda ya say? 😉
Morgan says
You are such a sweet mom! I hope your kiddos know how lucky they are to have you. =) And your delicious baked goods!
Sarah @ Sugar Bananas! says
More hugs to you! I know the feeling. Sometimes it hits me all at once too. …and I also end up surrounded with their baby books.
Thank you for adding this awesome recipe to Sweets This Week.
I hope you’re having lots of fun with your kiddos this summer.
Sarah
Heather from wearetheholdens.blogspot.com says
Oh I feel yah..my oldest starts middle school.. wha?? When did he get old enough to switch classes and have 4 different teachers..love your post. 🙂
Kara @ Mine for the Making says
Jocelyn…I heart you. Hugs to you momma. My little girl is 3 and I get teary eyed every now and then thinking about what it will be like when she starts kinder, goes on her first date, registers for college, gets married….starts her own family. I try really hard to remember to take pictures of the everyday things. This post helped me to REALLY remember to do that. It’s never too late ya know 😉 Being a momma is the BEST and most rewarding job there is…but boy is it an emotional roller coaster ride! LOL
ps- can i live in your kitchen?? At this point, Im okay with being over weight as long as I can be your taste tester. Too bad you didnt live in AZ… you would be SUCH a great asset to our bakery that opens next month 🙂
Hugs!!