'Tis the season for baking Christmas cookies. I've been in full swing at my pad, making all sorts of delightful confections. This has not gone unnoticed by the cookie monsters. They lurk in shadowy places, waiting for me to put the cookies in tins and leave them unattended.
The first cookie monster attack occurred about a week ago. I had baked a batch of my famous chocolate chip cookies. (I only bake this recipe at Christmas because they're so decadent.) The recipe yielded 60 cookies. I placed the cookies in tins, and hid most of them. Unfortunately, it's a little tough to hide that many cookies. One tin was not concealed well enough. Sure enough, the cookie monsters struck. The next morning, the tin was not in its place. When I opened it, the cookies were missing. And the little monsters didn't even leave a thank you note.
I was determined not to let this happen again. I baked a batch of different cookies while the monsters were out. I put them in tins and hid them in the cold basement. I figured they'd be safe there. Unfortunately, the smell of cookies lingered far longer than I had anticipated. As soon as the monsters returned, they smelled cookies.
"Where are they?" the biggest monster asked.
I scowled. "I'm not telling."
"Oh, yeah?" The biggest monster grinned. "Come on," he called to the little monsters. "Let's go find the cookies!"
Their noses led them right to the stash. With a look of triumph, they opened the lid and started munching.
Next year, I'm buying a cookie safe, and locking it down. I've had enough of these cookie monster attacks!
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that darn, cookie smell evidence! you always find fun ways to tell your stories! hope things are well for you down in Georgia. I'm anxious to visit again, but circumstances have prevented me. soon!
and thanks for stopping by my Cradle Rock release tour =)
merry merry and happy happy!!!
Yes, I do. This sort of thing happens every year!
At least when it comes to sniffing for cookies!
Schultz would probably help. I'd better get the safe!
No. Our cookie monsters don't woof or meow. They talk.
Wishing you a Very Happy New Year!
Good one! I'll try that, too!
That's brilliant! I'll have to try that next year!
Yes, I believe so.
Wishing you a very Happy New Year as well!
Yes. Basement rats would not be good!
Yes, bread is really good!
Hi Susanne, So nice to see you again! Christmas goodies are really tough to hide!
I've had to make extra, because the cookie monsters complain loudly when I make trays of cookies and give them away.
Certainly not around my house!
My mom actually counted the cookies before she put them in tins. She always knew when one was missing when she took them out of the freezer. ;)
I make a lot, too. But that doesn't stop the cookie monsters from demolishing them.
I guess the cookies are good! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Haha! When there's a will, there's a way!
Thank you! Same to you!
That is dark!
Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed your book. It made me laugh all the way through it! Nice job!
Uh huh. What kind of cookie guard would you be? ;)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thank you, Tracy! Happy New Year to you, too!
You have to watch those alter egos!
Have a wonderful New Year!
I bet this sort of thing has happened to a lot of moms!
I hope I get to see you next time you visit!
Best of luck with your new book.
Happy New Year!