Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

I recently found this recipe and tried it out...it is amazing. 

Seriously. 

I have been looking for a good recipe for cookie bars, but have not found one that was great.

Until NOW!

Go make these immediately....they are to die for!

Here's the link to the website I found it on here.

 Chewy Chocolate Chip Bars

Makes a 9X13-inch pan of bars
2 1/8 cups  all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
12 tablespoons butter (1 1/2 sticks), melted and cooled slightly
1 cup  light brown sugar
1/2  cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups chocolate chips***


Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Adjust the oven rack to lower-middle position. Line a 9X13-inch baking pan with foil, letting the excess hang over the edges of the pan by about 1 inch so you can grab those edges and pull the brownies from the pan after they have baked. Spray the foil-lined pan with nonstick cooking spray.


Mix the flour, salt, and baking soda together in medium bowl; set aside. Whisk the melted butter and sugars in a large bowl until combined. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and mix well. Using a rubber spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined; do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips and turn the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with the spatula.


Bake until the top of the bars is light golden brown, slightly firm to the touch, and edges start pulling away from sides of pan, 24-28 minutes. Cool on a wire rack to room temperature. Remove the bars from the pan by lifting the foil overhang and transfer them to a cutting board. Cut into 2-inch squares and serve.


*** I followed all the directions except I used 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips instead of 2. 

Randomness....

Things.
--I must have slept with my neck in a crazy position last night, because I can only turn my head to the right without pain.  Tylenol hasn't even touched it....dang!
--I got my hair cut and colored this week.  It was scary, but I am quite satisfied with the outcome.  It's auburn...aka reddish brown. 
--Isn't it sad that 28 degrees feels like Spring to us after all the bitter cold we have endured this winter??
--Today, while running on the treadmill, I decided to quick hop off and put on my sweatpants because my shorts were falling off me.  I let the treadmill go, put them on, went to jump back on...here's where it get's good...totally ALMOST biffed it.  Dumb me forgot I didn't shut the thing off...  You know when you see the people on Funniest Home Videos who totally all out get thrown off the thing...I kind of got bucked off and regained my balance.  Didn't make it any better though that the weight room was FULL with high schoolers Yep.
--Oranges are really good.
--I am an aunt....again! Holly had her baby...it was a girl!  Winny Mae 7lb 13 oz....she's gorgeous. We get to meet her on Sunday!
--The Devil Wears Prada has to be one of my most favorite movies...

Here are some things I found that I like and thought I would share with you...

These little nest rings you can find here are soooo cute! 

I LOVE finding things like the sign below...

This website is really cool...here is the link.  I love finding new recipes and trying them out!

That's all I have for you! Enjoy your weekend!

Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl-->Delish:)

This is one of my most absolute favorite meals inspired by Iowa Girl Eats.  It is from the restaurant Chipotle, and it is AMAZING!  At Chipotle, they wrap up all the ingredients in a giant flour tortilla, but since this is a little more easier to eat, this is how I have been making it.  We had this for supper tonight and it leaves me feeling full and happy :)  I LOVE IT!  So I thought I would share how it's made...if you want the exact recipe just click on the link above.

Make as much brown rice as you need..I did 4 serving so we could have some for lunches tommorow.

Make your Pico de Gallo, dice up tomatoes, cilantro, one garlic clove, throw in a splash of lime juice ( I only had lemon juice and it still tasted good.), and as much of a red onion that you desire...I am not a huge fan of onions, so I put in very little. 

We used 4 chicken breasts and seasoned them with chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, and onion powder.  I also used a little salt and pepper.  Put them in a pan on the stove and cook until finished.

So this picture has a bad shadow, but this is what you do with the rice after it is cooked.  You put in a handful of chopped chilantro and a splash of lime or lemon juice.  I also put in salt and pepper.  When they are finished cooking, chop into cubes for easy eating.

Here is my Pico...it was perfect!!

Here are all of the ingredients in a row, ready to be assembled!

Start with a scoopful or two of rice...

Put in chicken and a handful of cheese if desired...

Put on some black beans...I warmed these up in the microwave.

Finish it off with the Pico de Gallo, and there you have it, an delicious meal you will never forget!!

Make this tonight!! You will not be dissapointed!!!