Chocolate Chip Pan Cookies

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A lot of my memories growing up center around food. Some might say, some things never change. I might agree.

As a child, during the summer months, I always looked forward to visiting the Merrow family. Mr. Merrow could pick me up by my ears without it hurting (that feat always impressed me). Mrs. Merrow made the sweetest tea I’ve ever tasted in my life. It could cool you down on a balmy, summer day and set your sweet tooth to overload.

My favorite thing she would whip up in her kitchen were her Chocolate Chip Pan Cookies. She would always serve them hot out of the oven and smothered with cold, ice cream.

Mmmmmm. It takes me back just thinking about it.

Here’s the recipe for all of you, like me, who love to make some memories:

Chocolate Chip Pan Cookies

~ My dear friend, Mrs. Merrow

Pre-heat oven to 350.

Cream:

1 C butter

Add:

1 C brown sugar
1 C granulated sugar

Beat until creamy.

Beat in:

2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift and stir in:

2 1/4 C flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda

Stir in:

1 C chopped nuts
1 C semi-sweet chocolate chips

Press into a jelly-roll pan and bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Ruthanne Genco has been homeschooling for just over a decade. She’s passionate about many things ~ the Lord, her principal and students (mother to four boys and a girl), photography, baking and really good coffee. You can find her blogging at www.eclecticwhatnot.com where she shares a few random thoughts and loads of pictures.