Cheesy Spinich Artichoke Dip

Ingredients:
1 8 oz package cream cheese softened
1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup of mayonnaise
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups frozen spinach strained and thawed
1 cup artichoke hearts strained
Salt and Pepper to taste

Start by mixing the spinach, artichoke, Parmesan, cream cheese, and garlic powder in a bowl. Once combined salt and pepper to taste (like 1/4 tsp of each). With the olive oil, grease pan (small oven safe dish) on all sides. Pour in the mixture and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 for 25 min or until bubbly and top is crispy. Serve with some tortilla chips.... and enjoy!!

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups regular rolled oats
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces

Directions

In a large bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat mixture until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour. Stir in the oats and chocolate pieces.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375° oven for 9 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer to a wire rack; cool completely.

Chocolate cookies w/white Reese's chunks

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
3/4 cups cocoa
1 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
20 oz bag Miniature Reese's White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, chopped into chunks (or about 2 generous cups)

Preheat oven to 350.

Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating until completely mixed in. Add vanilla and mix just until blended.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to butter/sugar mixture and mix on low speed until well blended. Fold in chopped peanut butter cups.

Drop by tablespoonfuls on an ungreased cookie sheet for 7-9 minutes. It's a little hard to tell when they're done, but just check to see if the edges are set. They will continue to bake a bit as they cool. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to cooling racks.