Kitchen Fairy

First of all, it feels like the world should be standing still today. Happy 1st birthday, Cora Paige.


From Tuesday:
Sophie didn't exactly wave her wand and make dinner magically appear, but the fact that she was happily busy while I made peanut butter cake bars and cheesy potato soup was extremely helpful! Here she is!

She was spinning around and around to her own song. The only words were "I happy!"

We'll leave you with the recipe that has caused me much grief lately. Or maybe our dryer is suddenly shrinking my jeans? Whatever the case may be, make them and enjoy!

Peanut Butter Cake Bars

2/3 c. butter, softened (10-2/3 Tablespoons--right?)

2/3 c. peanut butter

1 c. sugar

1. brown sugar

4 eggs

2 tsp. vanilla

2 c. flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 pkg. chocolate chips

In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread into a greased 9x13" pan and bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes (I would say check at 35-40 minutes) or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.