I am a procrastinator. I put things off until the very very last possible minute. I cannot do things ahead of time, even if I have the time to do them. Instead, I get lost in tweets or become painfully distracted searching and listening to new music on iTunes. It really is a problem.
True to form, when it came time for the Eat My Blog charity bake sale last Saturday, I had put off buying my ingredients and making my cookies.
The day before the sale I had to prepare everything, and I did not start early. Instead I cleaned the kitchen, I enjoyed a leisurely breakfast, I hung out with R; suffice it to say I procrastinated. Finally when I was ready to start mid-day I had not left myself much time.
The rest of my day was wholly consumed in whipping, mixing, sifting and baking- and I mean my whole day! Ninety-five cookies, two big bowls of frosting, and 30 mistake cookies later, I somehow pulled together my Oatmeal Sandwich cookies. Once a procrastinator, always a procrastinator. But why change my ways when I always manage to pull things together in the end?
The oatmeal cookies were crispy and sweet. The filling was satiny and light. A little hint of (divulging a secret here) almond extract made it taste almost like ice cream.
Eat My Blog was a great success. It was a bake sale offering home made sweet treats from LA food bloggers. When Cathy of Gastronomy Blog sent me a message that I could participate in this amazing event I was elated. I was happy to help a good cause, all proceeds benefiting the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, I was eager too meet so many LA food bloggers I have never met, and most of all I was excited to bake.
last one!
There was an amazing array of confections and everything sold out! Thanks again GastronomyBlog, DianaTakesABite, Deliciouscoma, and G-ma’s Bakery for putting on a great event! I can’t wait for the next bake sale. This time hopefully I won’t wait until the last minute to bake and I can actually get a little sleep.
Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies:
½ pound butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup of granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cups uncooked oats
Filling:
¾ cup confectioner sugar
1 stick butter, softened
½ cup vegetable shortening
1 ½ tablespoons light corn syrup
1 jar marshmallow fluff
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon almond extract
* mix ingredients with electric mixer until combined and fluffy
Gastronomer
December 9, 2009Your cookies were so pretty and polished that I would've never guessed that they were made at the last minute! Thank you so much for EVERYTHING you did to make Eat My Blog a huge success 🙂
The Active Foodie
December 9, 2009YUM!! Those look so good! I wish I could have been able to get my hands on those little suckers! Unfortunately, by the time we got back from handing our fliers all the treats were gone! Guess I have to make them myself now 🙁
Diana
December 9, 2009It was so fun hanging out with you on Saturday – we really need to get together for a girly lunch or dinner or something after the holidays. Even if it is just for a cup of hot chocolate!
LetMeEatCake Eat With Me!
December 10, 2009Cathy and Diana- Thank you ladies! I really had a great time participating so don't forget me for the next one =)
Sonja- I will make you a special batch as soon as we get over this cold!
LetMeEatCake Eat With Me!
December 10, 2009Cathy and Diana- Thank you ladies! I really had a great time participating so don't forget me for the next one =)
Sonja- I will make you a special batch as soon as we get over this cold!
LetMeEatCake Eat With Me!
December 10, 2009Cathy and Diana- Thank you ladies! I really had a great time participating so don't forget me for the next one =)
Sonja- I will make you a special batch as soon as we get over this cold!
Esi
December 10, 2009I didn't get to Eat My anything!! Oh well, we will have to plan our wino Wednesday and make it a potluck so we can all enjoy!!
Olga
December 12, 2009y'all did such an amazing job!
Anonymous
December 12, 2009Mmmm…mmmmm that soft pillowy filling betwen those two crunchy oatmeal cookies was a Delightful.. it left me wanting more!!! C.
Free Samples
December 14, 2009Looks great!!
e*starLA
December 14, 2009BOO. I missed them because I got there late! But bet they were awesome…I'll be sure to catch your recipe at the next #eatmyblog! 🙂