Anyone else cook out their stress?

[Cupcakemomma]

I was just wondering if anyone else uses kitchen appliances to work through yucky stuff. I have a habit of trying to feed people when I am sad. LOL. Just wondering if anyone else does this and if they have any good cookie recipes :)

[Crisodian]

Yeah. I tend to bake and cook when I am down. What kind of cookies are you in the mood for simple or something a little time consuming?

Simple, I go for peanut butter blossoms (kiss cookies) Easy. Yummy and not hard to muck up when I'm not 100% focused.

Actually I have baked cupcakes 2 weekends in a row. Those are popular items in my house with 2 toddlers!

For the more complex cookie, I might do a dipped choco-dainty or the like. Basically a long narrow shaped rolled refridgerator cookie with mini-chips, hand dipped (1/2) in chocolate when complete and either rolled in chopped walnuts or almonds or not, depending on preference. :)

And when I get really down, I break out the cheesecake recipes!

That hasn't happened in a while though. :D

[Cupcakemomma]

Definatley easy, I think I will go with your peanut butter idea. And maybe more cupcakes. Hasn't been a cheesecake day here either. Those are usually reserved for when there is no one to share with lol. I'm very possesive of my dairy based desserts. ROFL

[Crisodian]

Would you like the PB recipe?

I also have a cheesecake recipe made with low or non-fat cream cheese and sugar substitue, if and when the need arises. Of course, if I am at the point I am making cheesecake, I am not going to care if it has fat or sugar! ROTFL

[Cupcakemomma]

Already googled PB blossoms and am recruiting eldest child to measure and pour :) And ya, cheesecake days usually call for the highest calories, though I'd be interested to try your recipe. I found a terrible and wonderful recipe not too long ago for those "If I don't get cheesecake STAT someone is gonna lose a body part" days... Milkshakes made with vanilla ice cream and Sara Lee cheesecake bites... My arteries are thankful I've only gone there once.

[Crisodian]

I'll dig up the recipe for the cheesecake, and the simple and yummy topping it has. (Made with frozen fruit, gelatin, fruit juice and minimal sugar - also good for the "I want CHEESECAKE but I still want to be able to button my pants tomorrow!" days. :D)

There are many variations on the PB Blossoms. Once you have baked yours, let's compare notes!

[Sonomette]

Dude!! Dudettes!! PM me with easy recipes... I don't have a ton of time, but I like making stuff, especially stuff that will freeze well for the upcoming holidays!

[NewHope10]

Nope...I don't do that when I'm stressed. But you've all made me hungry! :D

[Cupcakemomma]

I will dig out my list of quick and easy freezable treats tonight :) I have a ton, as I bake all my christmas gifts, and with 4 kids, you gotta plan ahead.

[Crisodian]

OOOoooo me too! me too! I'd like some new recipes to try this year!