Today’s project: Answer life’s deep questions

I think one of the biggest controversies in life is over the issue of cookie textures. You are either a chewy cookie person or a lover of crispy cookies. I, personally, adore soft, chewy cookies. But my best friend and her family love to bake thin, slightly crispy cookies. It is a debate that can become quite heated, if held between the right people. I have learned to stay away from the topic, and just quietly sit back and savor my lusciously chewy homemade cookies.

Also, everyone has a different “secret” or tip for their cookies. Mine is Crisco Butter-flavored sticks…..my two favorite cookie recipes come from the cover of these wonderful creations. (I seriously think Crisco sticks are some of the best things invented–I always hated digging down into the Crisco vat and scooping out heaps of greasy lard.) My family is thrilled when I bake either of these cookies: Chewy Oatmeal or Chocolate Chip .

When I do bake cookies, I make sure that I have a reason to give some of them away—or we would eat them all in a matter of days (or even hours, if I am going to be honest with you.)
What are your best cookies?