Trying to bake into Christmas

Definitely made up for lost time on this one.  In my attempt to get into the Christmas spirit I tackled two different kinds of cookies AND brownies. Here we go..

I use to think potato chip cookies were weird. They sound weird and are hard to imagine, but once I tried them I loved them and decided to tackle 'em. With a twist, of course.

I found a recipe that includes butterscotch chips, and I must say it's a pleasant surprise.

Again, potato chip cookies, it sounds weird but they're worth a shot.

Considering I have this brownie pan that I've been using for cookies and cake, it's about time to make brownies with it. In order to keep it out of the house I went for the peanut butter route. I like peanut butter, but in moderation so this made it easier to pass along to my boyfriend who's pretty much become my taste-tester and is a fan of anything peanut butter.

These are also made with chopped peanuts and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Still debating on making a nutella icing to pour on top.

Sidenote- these gave me an excuse to use one of my favorite kitchen gages - The Ninja!

Even though I'm not the biggest fan of peanut butter, the chocolate off-sets it all and they're still really good.

Now more cookies..The best cookies are actually just simple sugar cookies. Sugar cookies are real easy to make and can seem pretty bland, but you have to have some fun with them...

Say hello to the Global Warming Snowmen. This is what happens when it's 60 degrees on December 3rd in Chicago and explains why I still can't get into Christmas.