FHS class of '77- 40th High School Reunion

It's hard to believe it's been 40 years since I graduated from Fairfield High School.  Upon hearing that one of my classmates was going to be grilling for the event Stone said, darling we have to go, Kelly is bbq-ing.  That evening Stone reserved us a seat on the plane and we sent in our rsvp that we would be joining in on the festivities.  

I had never been to a class reunion prior to this one.  From the moment we landed until we departed we had the best time, which included a private tour of the school that I had not been in since 1977, then we joined the others at the Homecoming Football Game. 

 It was great seeing past classmates and reconnecting.  The weather was perfect which was great seeing the main event was hosted by one of the classmates who's house overlooks the lake.  As the sun was setting our host took the handful of us that remained on a sunset cruse bringing our reunion to an end.

Stone and I heading to the Homecoming Football Game.
Mum made by Creations in Fairfield Texas.

Texas Sheet Cake Cookies

If you like Texas Sheet Cake you will love these cookies!

Texas Sheet Cake Cookies

Makes: 16 cookies

Ingredients:

Cookies:

1/2 cup butter, room temperature

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla 

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/3 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

Icing:

1/2 cup butter

2 Tablespoons coco powder

3 Tablespoons milk

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

How to make

Cookies:

1.  Preheat oven to 350'.

2. Line baking sheet with parchment or silicone mat, set aside.

3.  In bowl of a stand mixer beat butter and sugar together until light, scraping sides frequently.

4.  Add in egg and vanilla and continue mixing until incorporated.  Mix in baking powder and salt.

5.  Turn mixer to low and slowly add in flour.  Dough will be thick.

6  In a microwave safe bowl heat chocolate chips on high in 30 second increments until melted, stirring after every 30 seconds.

7.  Mix melted chocolate directly into cookie dough until evenly  mixed.

8.  Drop dough by a measured tablespoon sized mounds onto baking sheet.  Bake for 7-8 minutes until cookies just appear set.  They will still be very soft on the inside.  Do not over bake!!  

9.  Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Icing:

10.  In a medium saucepan combine butter, cocoa powder and milk over medium heat, whisking until melted together.  Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar.

11.  Pour icing over cookies and allow icing to set before serving or not 😋.