Sunny day, sweepin' the clouds away...

Some of you may recognize the title of this post as an excerpt from the Sesame Street theme song - a merry little tune that has long evoked memories of childhood for those who once watched the show.

However, what you may NOT know is that Sesame Street is now the longest-running children's program on American television (having made it's debut in 1969). And, as such, its audience now reflects a variety of ages, ethnicities, and social backgrounds.

(Triviaaaa! I enjoy it...what can I say? ;])

For me, a once-avid viewer, the lyrics immediately call to mind vibrantly-hued muppets - all sporting distinct personalities: the comic duo of grumpy Bert and trouble-making Ernie, the enormous, hopelessly naive Big Bird, and furry, lovable Grover.

However, today's subject is of a darker nature...

Think monsters.

Didn't see this comin', didja? ;D

So...how is all this muppet-talk relevant, you ask? And what does the Cookie Monster have to do with anything?

You'll see. Allow me to show you.

First, reimagine the above image. Like this.

Can you see the resemblance?

And now, convert it to reality.

*slurp*

...still lost?

Hmm. Remember how my last post was a tribute to all things savory?

Well, it was a bit TOO much savory.
For Morgan, anywho.
And so, shortly after hitting the "publish post" button, she was found back in the kitchen with her three best friends:

• Flour
• Sugar
• Butter

There were, of course, a few other ingredients that joined the party. But really, who gives?

Okay, okay. I suppose they're sort of important...
If you want to know more, click here.
(Note: I subbed out the raisins for mixed dried fruit, and the cookies still turned out splendifferously.)

Otherwise, hop on the cookie train and hold on - it's a wild ride!

ChuggachuggachuggachuggaCHOOCHOO.

Mix mix mix.

Splat splat splat.

Bake bake bake.

Wait wait wait.

(They.took.FOREVER.to.cool.down. -_-)

Nom nom nom. =]

After the loooong (albeit enjoyable) baking experience, I was thrilled to discover the cookies came out perfectly chewy, moist, and eyes-rolling-up-into-your-head DELISH.

And I have since found many ways to enjoy them. For instance:

As part of a snack with fresh fruit.

*munch*

'longside a nutritious lunch.
(Yes, I wrap my cookies in saranwrap.
Yes, I am neurotic.)

Moral of story: I think we should all take a leaf out of the Cookie Monster's book. What's wrong with a little indulgence here and there, anyhow?

Evidence:
Too much rabbit food can drive you crazy!

So...what's next on Morgan's baking agenda?

Yup.
Believe it.

Alrighty. All this bloggin' about cookies has set my tummy a'rumblin! I better go satisfy the beast. =]

Toodloo, m'dears!

P.S. Yes - I licked the spoon. And the bowl.

AND I LIKED IT.

...

DIE, ED! DIE! *whacks ED with cookie spoon*