Cookie Exchange

My sister hosted a cookie exchange party at her house tonight. I went with my friend Kim and I brought my Christmas logs and coconut joys. I strategically positioned myself in front of my sister's homemade treats and ate way too many macadamia nut macaroons (Bri made good use of the nuts she brought back from Hawaii)...almost to the point of nausea. A party like this is so risky for me. I have absolutely no self-restraint when it comes to matters of chocolate or really anything of the candy/cookie nature. Bri kindly had some coke on hand for me, also. Between the many coca colas that I knocked back and the rapid firing of the macaroons to my mouth, let's just say I went home with a serious sugar high. Like I said, attending a party such as this can be a delicate situation for me!

My Christmas logs always seem to be quite a hit, so I've decided to include the recipe. They are so easy and I promise you...you will be loved!

Christmas Logs

1 box powdered sugar

1 cup flaked coconut

1 cup chopped pecans

2 cubes butter (melted)

1/2 cup chunky peanut butter

1 tsp. vanilla

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

*Mix and shape into logs and dip into chocolate mixture!

1 small package chocolate chips

1/2 stick paraffin wax

*Melt in saucepan

Kim, your cookies were awesome! Good idea!