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As a baking blogger, I try to invent the majority of the recipes I share with you. After all, part of the joy is in the creation. However, there are times when somebody else’s recipe is just too good not to share, and this is one of those times.
A few weeks ago, we had lunch with friends, and their eight year-old daughter made these chocolate chip sticks. Not only were my kids impressed that someone their age baked a treat all by herself, but they also loved them. I’ve had the recipe sitting around in a cookbook called The Kosher Palette for years, but I need to make them more. These cookies are a cross between biscotti and chocolate chip cookies, and you don’t want to miss out!
This is my vacation week, so I’m not super focused on anything right now. I’ve eased up on social media until next week, and I’m taking time to just take some deep breaths.
Being on vacation really reminds me how stressful the rest of the year is. And it’s not just the exhaustion from work that winds up taking its toll. The mental energy required to stay on top of everything produces a lot of stress, a lot of cortisol, and a lot of trouble. Whenever we’re stressed out, our bodies respond in their own ways. We might feel pain, or get indigestion, or not be able to stay awake at the dinner table.
If only there were a good way to manage stress when vacation can’t take care of the problem for us. Some methods, like regular exercise and calm breathing, are definitely helpful. But is there any way to replicate this stress-free feeling when there are to-do lists and projects and people with needs everywhere? That’s not a rhetorical question, but I don’t have the answer. Help me out!
Because I’m stress-free this week, I’m keeping this post short. But that’s appropriate, because this recipe takes almost no time to make. See?
When you’re done, you have a delicious (and butter-free, might I add) treat for everyone to share. These aren’t just quick; they’re borderline healthy. Or at least, borderline not terrible for you. I’ll take that!
And I’ll take my week of vacation. The desserts don’t stop, but I’m posting them with a better mindset right now. Hope you all get a break in there sometime soon!
Preheat the oven to 350. Line a cookie sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugar and brown sugar. Add the egg and vanilla, stirring until smooth.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Add to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Place the dough on the cookie sheet. Form the dough into a large log shape about 3 inches wide.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the dough is golden brown at the edges.
Cool slightly. Cut into sticks. Store in an airtight container.
I fulfill many roles in life: wife, mother, teacher, everlasting learner.
This site is dedicated to one role that expresses my creativity in ways that I find consistently challenging and rewarding: baker.
Inventing new ways to enhance food, especially if that food involves chocolate or peanut butter (or both!), is a passion of mine. I look forward to sharing my ideas with you.
Butterscotch is like hair dye. I don’t think about it that often, but when I do, I’m so glad it’s there.
My dark hair has been graying for a few years now, and my approach to that is to dye my hair increasingly fun shades of whatever. Right now it’s kind of cherry cola red, but I really wanted to go blue for winter. Kenny vetoed that choice, but the game isn’t over yet. There’s always next winter!
But now it’s summer, and for some reason, I always think of butterscotch when things heat up. One of the best combos ever is butterscotch and oatmeal. These oatmeal scotchies are the perfect lazy day snack!
We all love chocolate chip cookies. Can we get on board with peanut butter chip cookies?
If people’s reaction to them so far is any indication, then absolutely. I had these on my desk at work wrapped in foil, and someone actually opened the foil (they can see my baked goods coming a mile away) and ate a few. Then others joined in making happy noises. To me, that’s success.
I mean, there are other ways to be successful. But few ways are more rewarding than a chewy chocolate cookie with peanut butter chips inside!
Nosebleeds can really interfere with your dignity.
I was teaching yesterday when all of my students started giving me this funny look. It took me a second longer to realize that blood was freely gushing out of my nose (I’m a very enthusiastic bleeder). Like the cool teacher I am, I grabbed the tissues and kept on talking about Nick and Gatsby and Daisy. But honestly, with literal blood on my hands, I don’t think I recovered very well. There went that class. I’ll do better next time.
These look really good! It’s okay to not invent every recipe, you’d go crazy from the deadlines. And what’s wrong with chocolate chip ANYTHING?! 😀 Vivian | stayaliveandcooking recently posted…Roasted chicken thighs
Oh I love the idea of chocolate chip sticks! Such a fun and delicious way to eat them. I hope you enjoy your break and get to relax, Mir! Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice recently posted…Roasted Garlic Parmesan Broccoli
Oh my gawsh, how fun are these sticks, Mir!! A cross between biscotti and chocolate chip cookies sounds amazingly delish! And these are totally the perfect shape for dunking in milk! Boy is going to go crazy over these! I wish I had some wise words on how to live stress free, but I’m terrible at managing stress! So if you figure it out, please do let me know!! Hope you have a fabulous vacation, girlfriend!! Pinned! Cheers <3 Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary recently posted…Cheez-It Crusted Bacon Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
Of course you had me at biscotti and chocolate chip cookies! I’m glad you’re taking some time for yourself…so important to pay attention to the signs and then honor them. Recharge and reboot! Have a lovely week off, my friend! annie@ciaochowbambina recently posted…Roasted Root Vegetables
Hey Mir! I totally hear you on the stress. Have you ever heard of the Bullet Journal? It’s a system that lets you consolidate all your to-do lists, and it’s been a lifesaver for me. If you Google it, you will find a video that shows you how it works. Meantime, I prescribe lots and lots of these chocolate chip cookie sticks! xoxo Kate @ Framed Cooks recently posted…Easy Chicken and Baby Dumpling Soup
These look amazing! They kind of remind me of the soft-baked version of those Trader Joe’s cookie dunkers, which I’m OBSESSED with 🙂 Medha @ Whisk & Shout recently posted…Lemon and White Chocolate Chip Mug Cake!
Mir, to help with stress, I say get a lot of sleep (which is something I am horrible at) and regular exercise or yoga. Running really helps me de-stress. and baking 🙂 sometimes. 🙂 I love these chocolate chip sticks! a cross between biscotti and chocolate chip cookies?! sounds fabulous! and I hope you are able to enjoy spring break with your kids! have a great week off! Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom recently posted…Chocolate Chia Breakfast Pudding + A Giveaway
All good tips, Alice. I’m really good at getting enough sleep and exercising, but still wake up tired. Maybe that’s just motherhood? Anyway, the vacay has been a little slice of heaven. I need Florida sun all the time!
These sticks look mouth-watering! I wish I had one with a tall glass of milk right now. I hear what you’re saying about stress and everybody everywhere needing something from you. Story of my life right here. I wish the world wasn’t so fast-paced. I wonder sometimes if it’s just Florida that’s fast-paced! Michele @ Alwayzbakin recently posted…Soft Batch Double Chocolate Pudding Cookies
These look really good! It’s okay to not invent every recipe, you’d go crazy from the deadlines. And what’s wrong with chocolate chip ANYTHING?! 😀
Vivian | stayaliveandcooking recently posted…Roasted chicken thighs
Yep, it’s hard to be creative all the time. Sometimes I just want to use a cookbook!
Oh I love the idea of chocolate chip sticks! Such a fun and delicious way to eat them. I hope you enjoy your break and get to relax, Mir!
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice recently posted…Roasted Garlic Parmesan Broccoli
I’ve had a very relaxing week, Gayle. Now back to reality!
Oh my gawsh, how fun are these sticks, Mir!! A cross between biscotti and chocolate chip cookies sounds amazingly delish! And these are totally the perfect shape for dunking in milk! Boy is going to go crazy over these! I wish I had some wise words on how to live stress free, but I’m terrible at managing stress! So if you figure it out, please do let me know!! Hope you have a fabulous vacation, girlfriend!! Pinned! Cheers <3
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary recently posted…Cheez-It Crusted Bacon Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
I’ll let you know if I manage to jettison the stress, girl. I’m not good at it either!
Of course you had me at biscotti and chocolate chip cookies! I’m glad you’re taking some time for yourself…so important to pay attention to the signs and then honor them. Recharge and reboot! Have a lovely week off, my friend!
annie@ciaochowbambina recently posted…Roasted Root Vegetables
Recharging is a must, but sometimes people can’t. I’m lucky that I got to do it this time around!
Hey Mir! I totally hear you on the stress. Have you ever heard of the Bullet Journal? It’s a system that lets you consolidate all your to-do lists, and it’s been a lifesaver for me. If you Google it, you will find a video that shows you how it works. Meantime, I prescribe lots and lots of these chocolate chip cookie sticks! xoxo
Kate @ Framed Cooks recently posted…Easy Chicken and Baby Dumpling Soup
I’ve gotta try that! Bullet journaling sounds like just my thing, Kate!
Have a good break Mir! And I am sure these chocolate chip sticks will help you in remaining stress free!
I gave them to my parents in exchange for watching my kids, so they are helping me stay stress-free! 😉
Enjoy your vacation! These look so good – chocolate chip sticks? Ahh, better than pretzel sticks!
Aria recently posted…How to Organize Your Closet
SO much better than pretzel sticks!
These look amazing! They kind of remind me of the soft-baked version of those Trader Joe’s cookie dunkers, which I’m OBSESSED with 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout recently posted…Lemon and White Chocolate Chip Mug Cake!
I love those cookie dunkers!
Mir, to help with stress, I say get a lot of sleep (which is something I am horrible at) and regular exercise or yoga. Running really helps me de-stress. and baking 🙂 sometimes. 🙂 I love these chocolate chip sticks! a cross between biscotti and chocolate chip cookies?! sounds fabulous! and I hope you are able to enjoy spring break with your kids! have a great week off!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom recently posted…Chocolate Chia Breakfast Pudding + A Giveaway
All good tips, Alice. I’m really good at getting enough sleep and exercising, but still wake up tired. Maybe that’s just motherhood? Anyway, the vacay has been a little slice of heaven. I need Florida sun all the time!
These sticks look mouth-watering! I wish I had one with a tall glass of milk right now. I hear what you’re saying about stress and everybody everywhere needing something from you. Story of my life right here. I wish the world wasn’t so fast-paced. I wonder sometimes if it’s just Florida that’s fast-paced!
Michele @ Alwayzbakin recently posted…Soft Batch Double Chocolate Pudding Cookies
That’s so funny. I was in FL for vacation and everything seemed so much slower. I feel like DC is in a constant mad rush!