FLASHBACK 1966

"won't you tell me how to get...how to get to sesame street!"
cookie monster is born today. created by jim henson, he was first used for a general foods commercial that never aired. eventually, he made his debut on sesame street...gobbling down cookies and teaching children about the letter c. he is now, and will always be, my favorite muppet. 
FLASH FORWARD 2006
people are a little ridiculous. we, as a nation, are getting heavier and heavier. and so are our children. but parents don't want to take responsibility for that. they want to point fingers at EVERYBODY else. including cookie monster. cookie monster stepped up and started teaching healthy eating habits, saying "cookies are a sometimes snack" and admitted to loving fruits and vegetables. poor cookie monster. he ate cookies...and ONLY cookies...the entire time i was growing up, and i was only allowed cookies as a "sometimes snack". now he has to eat fruits and vegetables because today's parent doesn't want to take the time to teach their child healthy eating habits. 
FLASH FORWARD today
in honor of cookie monsters birthday, i am gonna share a fabulous cookie recipe passed down from the bk's grandma! 

BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIES

1c butter (room temp)
1 c brown sugar
2 sm pkg instant butterscotch pudding
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
3 c flour
1 tsp baking soda

cream together butter and brown sugar. add in eggs and vanilla. add butterscotch pudding. sift flour and baking soda together, then slowly add to wet ingredients (mixing on low or with a spoon). you may not need all of the flour, but you should add enough to be able to handle the dough. roll dough into 1 1/2" logs and wrap in waxed paper. chill for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight. slice roll into 1/4" slices and bake, in a 350 degree oven, for 8~10 minutes. cool before icing. 

ICING:

1 c powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp light corn syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
food coloring (optional)

mix all ingredients together. add food coloring to desired shade. 

eat a cookie or two today...just remember NOT to eat the whole box!!!!

                                            

^okay...i cannot stand "call me maybe" but this is pretty awesomesauce^