The weather the last few days has been gorgeous,
so we decided to tackle the weeds that were overgrowing the house.
Seriously...some were taller than me.
I should have taken some pictures,
but who wants to see big ugly weeds.
Now cute flowery weeds...totally different story.
How is it when you wear gardening gloves to protect your nails
that the dirt still finds its way in?
And of course this happens just when said nails
have gotten to the perfect painting length.
But the monster weeds have been chopped,
the dirt has been tilled,
flowers have been bought...
guess that means I need to get back out there today
and plant my Mother's Day gifts...
I might as well get it done since my nails
aren't going to look good for another week or two.
Truth be told...
I would much rather be sitting comfy on my couch eating bonbons
and catching up on some American Idol.
(Thank goodness for DVR so I can fast forward commercials!)
Ok, I really don't have any bon bons
but cookies...that's another story:-)
Come on over,
and we will drink coffee, eat cookies and chit chat:-)
Recipe
White Chocolate Pomegranate Cookies
Cookies with white chocolate and dark chocolate pomegranates baked into them.
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dark chocolate covered pomegranates
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- In a mixing bowl, beat shortening, butter, and sugars until creamy.
- Beat in the baking soda, salt, vanilla, and eggs until light and fluffy. Slowly add flour. Stir in chips and pomegranates by hand.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet (approx 12 cookies to a sheet). Bake at 375* for 8-9 minutes. Let cool on tray for 2 minutes and then move them to parchment paper on the counter.
- Store in a sealed container. Makes 36 cookies.
Notes
*If you can't find the chocolate covered pomegranates, feel free to substitute chocolate chips.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 180Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 44mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 15gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
katherines corner
I featured your wonderful recipe at Katherines Corner today Hugs!
Pretty. Good. Food.
These sound great! What an interesting twist on the traditional 🙂
Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage.com
Looks and sounds delightful!
Jocelyn
You make me giggle.....I wondered the same thing as I pulled off my gardening gloves and there was dirt under my nails.....
YUMMO recipe...I need to make these...I have a birthday on the 13th and for some reason...I always have to bake my own cake if I want one....So I think I will bake these...just for me!!!
Wishing you a very Happy Mother's Day!!!
Walking by Faith
These sound delicious! I love pomegranate, especially this time of year.
I'd love for you to link this up over the weekend with So Sweet Sundays!
The Miller Five
Yummo! Tip for you. Scrape your nails on a bar of soap before you work in your yard. No dirt under your nails!
melifaif
Oh yeah, weeds suck. But, ummm....I just KNEW you were gonna have a Tres Leches recipe for my fat butt today. At any rate, it thanks you....
carissa
These are less sinful since they contain fruit = less guilt. Awesome.
Stephanie M. Page
Ok, so I want to make these delicious...but where do I get pomegranate chocolate yummies????? =)
Something Swanky Cupcakes and Desserts
These look awesome-- I love your photo! I 'd love for you to swing by and link up to my sweet treats party today! Hope to see you there!
Ashton
http://www.somethingswanky.com
Mrs. C
is pomegranate a fruit...LOL
The Answer Is Chocolate
Nails! It's just like when they get to be the perfect length the week before vacation or some other event and then one breaks. Grrrr. I'll be right over with a coconut mocha from Starbucks!
Nicole
When I first read this on my dashboard, I could have sworn it said White Chocolate Pregnant Cookies. Hah!! Either way, they look delicious. 🙂