Military Wife: Week 12

          On the 12th week of being a military wife, this is what I've learned;

• Rely on God
• Always Have a Prayer in Your Heart
• Read a Good Book
• Find a Hobby
• Don't be Afraid to Learn Something New
• Have a Great Support System
• Take Some Time For You
• STAY BUSY
• Stick to a Routine
• Write Your Man Some Letters
• It's OK to Cry
• It Goes by Faster Than You Think

          I can't believe it has already been 3 months since Austyn was home. There were moments where it seemed like this time would never come, but it also seems to have gone by in the blink of an eye! I am beyond grateful that this trial has turned out to be more of a blessing to our family. It sounds crazy, but being apart from Austyn has only brought our hearts closer together. It just goes along with that saying, "you don't know what you've got until it's gone." I never thought I really took Austyn for granted, nor him for I, but we seem to have grown a deeper love and appreciation for each other over these past few months.

          After he came into my life, there was no way I was ever going to let him join the military. I grew up watching my dad leave time and time again, and I could not bear the thought of having to do the same thing with my husband. Yet, here we are, and I have come to the realization that this is our life. This part is only temporary, which is a relief. But I am so thankful that God has blessed us in so many ways during this time in our lives. 

          My last piece of tips and advice are probably the most important of all. In all difficulties and hardships that we face, it is so important to count our blessings. Sure, these last 12 weeks were beyond difficult, and at times seemed impossible to get through, but I can honestly say that I saw more blessings than adversity - not so sure if I can say the same for Austyn. ;)

(From Me) Tip #24: Have A Constant Prayer In Your Heart

          For your children, for your husband, for yourself... I have such a strong testimony of the power of prayer. Having that constant communication with my Father in Heaven is something I can often take for granted. But through prayer, I have been able to pour out my heart and soul, relate my days and my desires. Richard G. Scott of the quorum of the 12 apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints said, "prayer is the source of comfort, relief, and protection, willingly granted by our loving, compassionate Heavenly Father." God wants to hear from us. I know my prayers are always heard and answered. With Austyn being gone, I have been able to teach Maci the importance of prayer through praying for him every day. She has gotten to the point where she actually enjoys saying "prayers for daddy." It has taught her that even though daddy is away, we can ask God to watch over and protect him.

(From Me) Tip #25: Rely On God - Always

          I could not have made it through these difficult months without the comfort and guidance from my Heavenly Father. He has been with me every step of the way and has blessed our family with a renewed sense of the great importance of eternal families. Tender mercies have been given to me every single day. It sounds a bit crazy, but I cannot express enough just how thankful I am for this trial that our little family has gone through. Instead of being bitter and resentful, it became much easier to just count the blessings along the way. Truthfully, things can always be worse, and as I mentioned, this is a temporary situation. 

          I am so proud of Austyn and what he has and continues to accomplish through Basic and AIT. I am thankful I get to call him mine and spend forever with him. He is my soul mate in every way. 

*Sorry to get all mushy :)

          

          So here is a dinner roll recipe that is absolutely perfect to compliment any meal you have planned! Feel free to double this recipe, this one makes approximately 12 dinner rolls. Our little family doesn't really require more than that - that's almost too much for us, even! But they really are SO YUMMY! So Austyn and I never have a problem getting 12 down within a couple days. ;)

Perfect Dinner Rolls

Ingredients:

1 C milk

1/4 C + 1 T sugar, divided

3 Tbs butter (the real deal)!

1 tsp salt

2 1/2 tsp yeast

4-5 C flour, divided

2 beaten eggs

1/3 C warm water

Directions:

• Combine milk, 1/4 cup of sugar, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool COMPLETELY!
• Meanwhile, mix yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar into warm water and let stand about 10 minutes or until yeast has bubbled.
• In large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup flour and the milk mixture. Beat on low for a few seconds, then add yeast mixture and beat on high for a few minutes. Add eggs.
• Mix in as much of the remaining flour as needed to create a nice soft dough.
• Cover bowl with a clean towel and allow to rise in a warm place for about an hour.
• Punch dough down and pinch off 12 equal pieces. Roll into balls and place in a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Cover with clean towel and allow to rise for another 30 minutes.
• Bake in a 375 degree oven for 15-18 minutes or until golden on top.
• Remove from oven and rub a stick of cold butter over the tops of the rolls.

Bon Appetit! :)

Military Wife: Week 11

          Austyn has officially graduated from Basic Training, and I cannot begin to express just how proud I am of him. Honestly, I don't know how on earth we made it through those 10 weeks. No more than 3 phone calls, a dozen letters, and an exchange of a few text messages. I never want to have to do that again. One thing is for sure, we have made it past the hardest part. Going into AIT, Austyn will have day to day contact with us. So far, it has been like heaven getting to hear his voice everyday.

          Maci, Molli and I, along with my mom and in-laws, flew out to Missouri for Austyn's graduation, and it was seriously the coolest thing! If you have never been to a "Basic Training Graduation" you must put it on your bucket list. It's a really big deal to these new soldiers. They have gone through heck these past couple months and have finally made it to "the end of the tunnel." If you ever have a friend or family member accomplish such a feat, please do everything within your power to attend!

          In total, we only got about 12 hours to spend with Austyn. That may seem like a lot of time, but when you haven't seen someone in 10 weeks, 12 hours goes by faster than you think.
          This week's tips are just ideas to keep you busy, again. I think that is the biggest piece of advice I can give you is to stay busy. Keep your mind occupied with things to do rather than dwell on the absence of your husband. Which, OK, let's be honest, I think about Austyn everyday, but it does help to have things to do.

Austyn and his buddy, Xu

Look at the way Maci looks at him; it is the
cutest thing ever! She absolutely loves her daddy!

(From a Wife) Tip #21: Catch Up On Some Good Reading

          I thought about this shortly after Austyn left back in September. Reading is always a great outlet. But honestly, I never found the time to immerse myself into a good book. The only books I have been frequently turning to are the Old Testament in the Bible (first time trying to read through it and it has taken me over a year) and The Book of Mormon. But if I couldn't get into any novels, I'd have to say those are pretty good substitutes. :) I have been very diligent with ensuring that the girls and I have family scripture study every night before bed. Especially having Austyn gone, I found it very important to continue with that routine.

(From a Family) Tip #22: Immerse Yourself Into  Projects

         Projects can be something as simple (or daunting) as raking the leaves in the yard. Something everyone can be involved in! Organizing your spice cupboard, deep cleaning the house, and decorating a bare wall are some other ideas to get your brain going. I have done all but the spice cupboard - which I probably ought to do today. :)

(From a Mother) Tip #23: Plan Out Meals

          Have you ever thought about the fact that there are enough recipes in the world that you could cook something new every single day for the rest of your life? Well, I suppose you would have to be really diligent and dedicated to do such a thing, but I am one who encourages trying new things in the kitchen. New recipes can become family favorites for generations! I believe planning out meals will help keep your family on a healthier diet, keep you busy, and organized. 

          I do not mean having something planned out every single day of the week while your husband is gone, I am a full believer in the random Little Caesar's pizza nights! But if you go through meals and recipes that your family already likes as well as some new ones each week, it might make time fly by a little faster!

 *Now is the time to overcome your fear in the kitchen and learn to enjoy cooking! :)

          I came across this recipe a few months ago, and never thought of making it until last week -pretty good if I do say so myself! I did kind of tweak it a bit to adhere to my taste, which I totally encourage you to do if you want to add something, take out something, it is totally up to you!

Sorry it's not the most photogenic!
It tastes better than it looks. :)

Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients:

1 lb spaghetti

4 chicken breasts (2 C chicken broth)

2 bell peppers

1 onion

2 cans cream of chicken and mushroom soup

salt and pepper (to taste)

a dash of cayenne 

2 1/2 C shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

• Boil the chicken breasts in a pot until fully cooked. Remove chicken from water and let sit until cooled.
• Reserve 2 cups of the water the chicken was boiling in as your chicken broth for later.
• Break up spaghetti and pour into the same pot. Cook until al dente.
• Cut up bell peppers and onion. Cut up (or shred) chicken and place in a large mixing bowl with peppers and onion.
• Add cream of chicken and mushroom, salt and pepper, cayenne, and mix well.
• Mix in 2 cups cheese, and 1 cup chicken broth (you don't want the mixture to be too dry because it will be baking in the oven. Add more broth until it is a nice creamy consistency).
• Pour into a 9x13 pan, and top with remaining cheese.
• Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.

Bon Appetit! :)

Military Wife: Week 10

          WEEK 10!!! This is the week of graduation for my handsome soldier, Austyn! I cannot begin to express just how proud I am of him. What he has gone through, and learned these past couple of months amazes me. Letters have been comforting, and the few phone calls we were able to get were much needed, but I think it's safe to say Austyn is just as excited (if not more) than me to move into AIT with day to day phone calls as well as Skype. We're halfway through this obstacle of life, and I couldn't be happier.
          Throughout these 10 weeks, I have really done some searching for some ways to keep me busy and distracted from Austyn being gone. Of course, nothing could quite help me forget, but I did find that I LOVE TO COOK! I also learned that I have a bit of an obsession with cleaning and organizing, and doing little crafts and projects to make my home a little for festive during the holiday season. So this week's tips stem from that.

(From a Wife) Tip #19: Find A Hobby

          Hobbies will keep you distracted. I recommend finding one that only requires one person. If you pick up a hobby that can consist of 2 or more people, that may arouse those feelings of loneliness and missing your hubby. But that's just me. As I have previously mentioned, I love to cook and bake (and eat). So maybe another hobby I should pick up is running. ;)

(From a Wife) Tip #20: Classic Crafts

          This is totally optional. I think it just depends on your personality, but I have found that I really enjoy crafts and making my home more warm and inviting. Right now, making your own wreathe is rather trendy. This is the second one I have made, and they're actually pretty easy and fun once you get the hang of it. If you're feeling crafty, Pinterest is a great place to turn to for ideas. :)

          Bread is such a classic in my home. From the time I was young, my mom has made homemade bread at least once or twice a month. So I have carried on that tradition (plus it makes your home smell AMAZING). This is a simple recipe and is so easy to pair with any meal.

White Bread

(makes 2 loaves)

Ingredients:

4 C flour

1/2 C sugar

1 T salt

2 T yeast

2 1/2 C warm water

1/4 C oil

3+ C flour

Directions:

• Start with the 4 cups of flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Add the warm water and oil.
• Mix well before adding rest of flour. Add remaining flour a little at a time and knead in a mixing bowl for about 5 minutes.
• Let raise in bowl until doubled - approx. an hour.
• Punch down and half the dough, placing them in 2 greased bread pans.
• Let rise another 30-45 minutes (until doubled again).
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

*Great with butter and jam,

spaghetti, and roast!

Bon Appetit! :)

Military Wife: Week 9

          These past 9 weeks have certainly not been easy, but we have somehow made it through. I feel so blessed to have gotten to this point; some days it seems like it has taken forever, others, I swear all I did was blink. This week, we celebrated Thanksgiving, and the girls and I were able to travel to Utah to spend the holiday with grandparents... Have I mentioned how convenient it is to have my parents and in laws live just down the street from each other? Maci and Molli had so much fun. I think being around family (for me) made Austyn's absence that more real.
          I have been getting caught up in these YouTube videos about surprise homecomings from soldiers. So come Thanksgiving day, in the back of my mind I secretly had my hopes up that Austyn would walk through the door... To my disappointment, I never even got a phone call from him. Boy, can I just say Basic Training is ROUGH!
          I think as a mother, it is important to take a little time for yourself every once and a while. Drop the kids off at their grandparents house, and go to the grocery store, get your hair done, or buy a new outfit. Being a single parent right now can sometimes cause you to lose your sanity. Don't feel selfish about having some "you" time. We all need that once in a while.

(From a Mother) Tip #17: Take Some Time For YOU

          While I was visiting family this week, I had a few opportunities to get out and have some "me" time. Sure, maybe all I did was run and grab some green beans for Thanksgiving dinner, but it can be a bit --- refreshing --- to go to the grocery store on your own. OK, so maybe I wasn't even able to go on my own, but my amazing cousin Katie came and helped me with the girls, so that was a nice change. But seriously, give yourself a spa day, a mini shopping spree, go for a run! As a mom, we need a little alone time once in a while. Especially when we don't have a husband to turn to right now. :(

(From a Wife) Tip #18: It's OK To Cry

          So maybe by week 9, tears are pretty rare. But if you are having an especially rough day, and missing your man like crazy, there is no shame in a little melt down. The times I have broken down and really let reality hit me were usually within the first month, but I almost found it therapeutic. Crying does not mean you are weak, in this case, it means you care. It is not easy having the love of your life be gone like this. It is even more difficult when your communication with him is sparse. Now if you're having a full on melt down every day, that is a bit worrisome. Remember to have a good support system of family and friends surrounding you to make this challenge a little more bearable.

          I am obsessed with sweets! I was watching a cooking show the other day and they had a delicious looking carrot cake. So, naturally, I look up the recipe and got baking! You know what, it was HEAVENLY! Paired with the cream cheese icing - OH MY! I love how carrot cake never tastes like carrots. Have you every noticed that? It's only called "carrot cake" because there just happen to be carrots in it. This recipe is so rich and flavorful. Be sure to have a few people over to share it with - just because it has carrots, doesn't mean it's necessarily healthy. ;)

Carrot Cake

Ingredients:

2 C sugar

1 C vegetable oil

4 eggs

2 C flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

2 C grated carrots

Butter For Greasing

Directions:

• Mix together sugar, oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. 
• In another bowl, sift together flour, powder, soda, cinnamon, and salt. 
• Add flour mixture to the sugar mixture and combine. 
• Add carrots and mix well. 
• Pour into a well greased bundt pan or 9x13 and bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes (50 minutes if using the bundt pan).

Icing:

1 stick butter (softened)

1 8oz package cream cheese (softened)

1 pound powdered sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

• In large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese, add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix well!

*Spread icing over cake when it has cooled completely.

Bon Appetit! :)

Military Wife: Week 8

          Austyn's graduation is quickly approaching! I am beyond excited to see him again.  I am amazed at how fast these past 8 weeks have gone. Each day seems to blur right into the next. I think back to the middle of October and how badly I just wanted to be in the middle of November... and here we are!
          I think when you're apart from the ones you love, you tend to miss the little things they would do each day. I do miss Austyn's actual presence, but it's the little things I go without now that I seem to miss the most. From him leaving his glass on the counter, or even his periodic snoring at night!
--- You know you miss your husband when you miss his snoring.
          Thankfully, we are nearing days rather than weeks now until we see each other. :)
          So as I have mentioned before, I write Austyn pretty frequently, like, everyday. I do my best to tell him about all that's going on throughout the weeks, but sometimes I forget little details. Austyn has missed some big milestones here with Maci and Molli, so I came up with a tip that will kind of benefit your soldier when he comes home.

(From a Mother) Tip #15: Document Your Time Apart

          Because you have kids who are constantly learning and growing each day, your husband is missing out on a lot of milestones. Letters won't always do them justice, so what I like to do is take pictures, videos, and even keep a journal of what the girls and I are doing every week. This is something we would do when Austyn is here anyway, but this will enable him to kind of catch up on our lives, and get a sense of what has been going on when he comes home.

(From a Family) Tip #16: Be Involved

          Whether it's church, sports, community events, getting involved will help time go by a little faster. This is kind of a bitter sweet tip as it may also make you more aware of your husband's/father's absence. But time really does go by SO much faster when you have things going on!

          If you want a flavorful, quick and easy pasta, here it is! Pepper Pasta is a recipe that was shared by a dear friend of ours a few years back. Give it a try! It is sure to be a hit!

Pepper Pasta

Ingredients:

1 Box of Linguine 

3 Bell Peppers

2 Serrano Peppers

3 Cloves of Garlic

A Stick of Butter

1 C Grated Parmesan

Olive Oil

Directions:

• Boil Linguine in some salted water. 
• Meanwhile, cut up the bell peppers, and very finely dice the Serrano peppers (remember not to touch your face after handling those babies)!
• Dice the garlic or use a garlic press
• In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add Serrano peppers and garlic. Saute for about 5 minutes (careful not to burn the garlic)! Add bell peppers.
• Once pasta has finished cooking, strain, and place in a serving bowl. Combine the sauteed peppers and garlic and mix well. Gradually add in the grated parmesan, and drizzle with a little olive oil.

*Note: My husband LOVES when I put in some

italian sausage. Just heat up some sausage links

on the grill, or in the microwave, slice it up,

and mix it in with the pasta before serving!

Bon Appetit! :)

Military Wife: Week 7

          This year, Veteran's Day has a little more meaning. Of course I have my dad and a good line of grandpa's who I honor and respect for having served in our Armed Forces. But to think that my husband will be categorized as a "veteran" in the years to come is a bit humbling. I pray that through his years of service, he may never be put in harms way. He is still in Basic, but I know he is learning so much to help him prepare for the day he may be asked to serve over seas... I am praying we never have to go through a deployment, but if it were to happen, this time apart has made me realize how mindful our Heavenly Father is of us. Of all His children. To think I have made it 7 weeks without Austyn is truly mind boggling! Considering we had never been apart for more than a night or two since we've been married.
          I probably don't have the right to go on like that when there are so many families who have to be without their husbands and fathers for 6-12 months. The other day I was watching a video that had been put on Facebook. It was a compilation of soldiers (mostly fathers) returning home. Most of them were surprising their loved ones and it was the most touching thing I have ever seen. Since I was young, I have always had a soft spot for moments like those. I can obviously relate with my dad, but now having Austyn gone; it just hits home much more than before...

(From a Family) Tip #13: Routine

          Beginning from the day after your soldier leaves, get your family on a routine. This is so important, especially if you have younger children. For me, it has helped me keep to a schedule every day so I am not having multiple moments through the day where I have nothing to do and start missing Austyn even more. It's a given, I never stop thinking about him. But having my girls and I on a schedule and routine each week, it makes the days go by that much faster. Plan out your days and keep your children (especially if they're young) on a relatively basic routine. Your family will adjust to your soldier's absence a little easier. Not easy, just easier.

(From a Wife) Tip #14: Set Goals

          While your husband is away, take time to set some goals. Do it daily, weekly, monthly, whatever works best for you and your schedule. These goals can range from exercising more, finishing a book, preparing more meals through the week, or even just setting an earlier "wake-up" time for yourself. Don't go too crazy, now! Be reasonable so as not to add extra stress to an already rather stressful life right now. I believe it's good to get into the habit of setting goals periodically. They can make you a better person, help you reach a seemingly impossible dream, and even change your life for the better!

          This moment in time may seem like forever, but just you wait, he will be home in the blink of an eye! I have said it before, but it really does take such a strong woman and family to make it through the military life. Although we are miles apart, mine and Austyn's love for one another has only strengthened and deepen. I think as military wives, we may get this rep for being just fine on our own or not needing a man around to be happy. Well here's a newsflash, we may seem fine, but everyday it feels like half of my heart is missing. The day we said goodbye to Austyn, I remember literally feeling such a void in my heart. It ached like I never thought possible. I would hate to feel what it's like to have him gone forever.. 

          I thank God everyday for bringing Austyn into my life... And for all those men and women and families who have sacrificed so much so that we may enjoy the freedom they have worked so hard to give us.

          This week, I thought I'd share a more comforting meal. Chicken Roll Ups. A really simple recipe, a bit messy at times, but totally worth it! If you are a chicken lover, I guarantee you'll enjoy these. My mom has been making it for years, and everyone in my family loves them!

(They might not look the best in these photos, but they really are so delicious)

Chicken Roll Ups

Ingredients:

2 cans of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

2 Chicken Breasts

1 8oz package of chive and onion cream cheese

Some celery thinly cut

Melted Margarine & Bread Crumbs

Cream of Chicken Soup

1/2 C milk

Directions:

• Boil the chicken breasts until completely cooked.
• While the chicken is cooking, chop up the celery and let the cream cheese soften.
• After chicken is cooked, remove from pot and shred on a clean surface.
• Combine chicken, celery, and cream cheese in a bowl and mix well.
• Lay out the crescent rolls on baking sheets and place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto each one. Roll them up tightly.
• Dip each crescent into the melted margarine, then roll in the bread crumbs.
• Replace them back to the baking sheets and bake in a 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until golden.
• Before serving, heat up the cream of chicken and milk in a sauce pan.
• Pour over the chicken roll ups.

Bon Appetit! :)

Military Wife: Week 6

          Wow. 6 weeks already! We FINALLY got to hear from Austyn this past weekend. He was only aloud 5 minutes, but it was the best 5 minute phone call I've ever had. :) Only 7 weeks until Christmas everyone! I'm praying the month of November is gone within the blink of an eye. October sure went by quicker than I ever imagined. We had so much fun over the weekend "trick-or-treating" with grandparents and uncle Ben. ;) It was a successful week in Vernal I'd say! It's still hard traveling without Austyn, but the girls have done amazing every time we've made that nice long 5 hour drive.

Roasted Kale from last weeks post.

          Over the past month, I have become like a little school girl with the biggest crush you have ever seen every time I check the mail; each week, I anticipate a letter from Austyn. At least 1 or 2... If I'm really lucky, I'll get 4! At least that's what I came home to over the weekend. I have been very diligent in writing him everyday. Yes, that's right; EVERY - SINGLE - DAY! No, it is not a burden at all. If anything, it gives me something to look forward to each night after I get the girls in bed. I tell him about the day, Maci and Molli's latest accomplishments, and, of course, how much I love him and miss him.. He seems to appreciate receiving a handful of letters each week. ;)

(From a Family) Tip #11: Letters Letters Letters

         

          They can make such an impact on your soldier. Whether it's your dad, or your husband, he will appreciate anything from home. I have sent Austyn a few pictures that Maci has drawn and he absolutely loves them. Sure they're just your average scribbles from a 2 year old, but it represents moments spent thinking of him. I cannot stress enough how much letters mean; on both ends for that matter. It's seriously like Christmas morning every time I receive a letter from Austyn! I am certain he feels the same way on days he gets mail. He informed me this weekend that he has to do 10 push ups for each letter he gets.. So that's 6 weeks, 7 letters a week, 10 push ups per letter.. You do the math. ;) 

          Now, I am not saying you have to be writing your husband every single day. For many, that can be down right impossible (especially if you have kids). Just do your best to write at least once or twice a week so that he knows you are thinking of him and everything is alright at home. Keep in mind that depending on the situation and where he has been deployed to or spending his BCT and AIT at, mail can be slow. I have received letters from Austyn that were dated 2 weeks prior, so some of our questions and conversations are a bit behind. But it is still nice to hear from each other.

(From a Wife) Tip#12: Stock Up On Those Stamps

          This just coincides with letters. If you're going to be writing letters (especially as often as I am) you are going to want to order your stamps ahead of time. Of course it really isn't that difficult to run down to the post office and pick up a book of stamps when you're out each month, but if you have kids... Need I say more? Some things are just better done before hand and all at once without the hassle of dragging a couple of your precious (possibly screaming and whining and maybe even making a scene if your lucky) children into a public place. There is also the ever favorable way of ordering them online...

          So back in the day, when my dad was on submarines, my mom would make a batch of her homemade chocolate chip cookies and have my dad take them to work with him. Needless to say, they were devoured pretty quickly with all those Navy men around. Anyway, this is a recipe that my mom was given back before I was born. Everyone in my family absolutely LOVES them! Aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins.. They are the one thing everyone looks forward to having when they go to my parents house, so I thought I'd be gracious and share it with you! Yes, yes I know. You're welcome.

This batch did not have enough flour in them,
so they baked a bit flatter than normal.

Chocolate Chip Cookies (Jena's Version)

Ingredients:

3/4 C Sugar

1 C Brown Sugar

1 C Butter (the REAL DEAL)

2 Eggs

3 C Flour (more or less depending on your elevation)

1 tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Vanilla

1 C Chocolate Chips

Directions

• Mix sugars and butter together. You may use margarine but I am much more fond of real butter.
• Add eggs, vanilla, and soda. Mix well.
• Add flour (about 1/2 a cup at a time so you don't put in too much).
• When flour has been mixed in, add chocolate chips - you may add more chocolate chips than 1 cup if you would like. My mom likes to put in an entire bag!
• Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes

Note: This isn't the exact recipe that my mom has.

I have halved her recipe and altered some measurements

upon my taste and what I prefer.

Bon Appetit! :)