movie cookies

We saw the Descendents this weekend.  It was sad and funny and touching and troubling.  A great movie and I'd highly recommend it. 

Movie snacks are expensive and not always so good.  We decided before hand that we wanted to get some popcorn but there would have to be some sweet treats too.

We had M&Ms and we are on a bit of a peanut butter cookie kick over here lately so...

Peanut Butter M&M Cookies
recipe from cooking during stolen moments


Peanut Butter M & M Cookies

• 1/2 c. butter or margarine
• 3/4 c. peanut butter (I prefer to use chunky in baked goods, but you can use your favorite.)
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 t. vanilla
• 1 c. flour
• 3/4 t. baking soda
• 1 c. M & M’s

1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter, peanut butter and sugars until creamy and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until well combined.
2. Add the flour and baking soda and beat just until combined, being careful not to over mix. By hand, stir in the M & M’s.
3. Using a rounded tablespoonful of dough, drop balls of dough onto cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes. (15 minutes for softer cookies; 18 minutes for crunchier cookies.)

So, the hubby and I headed to the movies with homemade cookies.  We shared a small popcorn and I even remembered to bring tissues!

Christmas!

We had a lovely weekend visiting with friends.  In honor of a holiday celebration today I made the dining room look a little more festive.  I held out on any red decorations in the living room and dining room this year and instead opted for a more neutral palate but today called for some good old red and green!

We decided to make gingerbread houses with our dear friend today.  Since our kids are 5 and under we figured I'd construct them and the kids could decorate.  I was a little nervous about baking construction worthy gingerbread so I opted for a kit.  I wanted to have a nice base to build on so I cut two pieces of cardboard from the boxes that we have laying around.

I wrapped them up in shiny tissue paper, just like I'd wrap a gift.

Which gave me two nice shiny bases

Perfect to construct these on

So cute eh?

We set out the candies that came with the kit along with some extras and I'm happy to say that we all had a blast decorating.  In case you are wondering what ours looked like in the end here you go.

Yes, there is a spoon in there and a partially eaten cookie.  We took some artistic risks. 

I will leave you with some other views of our holiday decor.  Have a happy holiday evening.

I'm linking up to the Christmas Home Tours party over at The Inspired Room