Bi-Partisan Cookies

This blog isn't about politics.  It isn't about anything really.  Sort of like Seinfeld.  But with more talk of shoes and television.

But back to the point.  This blog isn't about politics.  Neither is this post.  It's about cookies.  {Patience grasshopper.  We'll get there.}  But first, a bit of background. A  glance at my sidebar might explain why I was less than thrilled by what happened in Massachusetts last night.  It might also explain why The Mister was pleased as punch about the whole mess.  And when The Mister wouldn't turn off the victory speech on CNN, I got down right pissy. 

So, I did what I always do when I'm stressed, sad or, in this case, fuming mad.  I baked. 

I made the yummiest Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies I've ever tasted. Why Oatmeal cookies?  Because I'm on a diet, of course!  Oatmeal = healthy.  Duh!  Kidding...they just sounded good.  Plus, what better cookie to soothe the soul of crunchy granola liberal lefty like myself? 

In all seriousness, these were some tasty cookies.  I deserve a freakin' medal for eating only one.  (The rest went to the office this morning.)  In case anyone wants to give them a try, here's the recipe:

Bi-partisan Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

"Liberal-ly made, Republican Approved"*

Recipe from The Repressed Pastry Chef, adapted from Allrecipes

1/2 c. butter, softened

1/2 c. packed brown sugar

1/4 c. white sugar

1 egg

1 t. pure vanilla extract

3/4 c. all purpose flour

1/4 t. baking soda

1/2 t. salt

1 1/2 c. quick cooking oats

1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used closer to 1 c. of a semi-sweet & milk chocolate mix)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl; set aside.  Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (a hand mixer works too), cream together butter and sugars until smooth and fluffy.  Beat in the egg and vanilla.  Add in flour mixture until just combined.  Stir in the oats and chocolate chips.  Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake for approximately 13-15 minutes, depending on your oven temperature. 

Enjoy these warm from the oven with a cold glass of milk served in a "Proud to Be A Democrat" glass, all the while contemplating where it all went wrong...

Or you could eat them smugly on the couch whilst watching a victory speech. By a Republican. In Massachusetts.

Your choice.  All viewpoints are welcome here at For the Love.  Except people who don't like cookies.  Because that's just wrong.

*Yes, I shared the cookies with The Mister.  What can I say?  I'm a nice girl.  And I may have made him drink his milk out of my "Proud to Be A Democrat" glass.  I'm not THAT nice...