Stress Buster Cookies

I had a very bad week. I was asked by the senior partner to do something against my conscience and ethics.

I was so appalled and upset that I raised my voice and banged my fist in dissent. That was very bad. But I just lost it.

I won't go into details but suffice to say it ruined my day. So. On Saturday, I went to the movies. Wonder Woman. Hah! That's not the sort of movie I would choose to watch but it was entertaining. Nothing like watching a kickass gorgeous babe.

I was so impressed by the physique of the women of Themyscira that I googled for the workout on Youtube. Bah! I would rather be baking cookies.

Anyway. I thought my troubles were over when I received a phone call on some arising issues. That really spoilt my weekend. When you are not in a position to object, you are filled with nothing but angst and frustration.

So what did I do? Bake cookies of course. There is nothing that a batch of warm cookies cannot fix. I can't say that this is a healthy thing to do, but staying angry does not help one bit. 

These cookies are packed with walnuts, chocolate chips, dried sour cherries and rolled oats.  I made a full recipe but baked only 1/4 of the dough. The rest I stashed in my trusty freezer for a time of leisure or crisis.

It is sad and disappointing that ethics and integrity are compromised to please a client. And I am not even going to say sorry for how I felt.

Everything Cookies
Recipe source : Adapted from Joy of Baking

Ingredients : 
- 200g butter, softened
- 100g caster sugar
- 200g brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 250g self-raising flour
- 160g rolled oats
- 100g walnuts, chopped
- 120g dried sour cherries
- 150g semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method :
1. Using a hand mixer, beat butter until creamy.
2. Add both sugar and continue to beat until creamy.
3. Add vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Add flour and using a spatula, fold the flour into the butter mixture until evenly combined.
5. Add oats, walnuts, dried cherries and chocolate chips.
6. Mix everything up evenly and scoop the dough onto a lined baking tray.
7. Bake at 160C for 15 minutes or longer for a crispier cookies.
8. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring the cookies onto a cooling rack to cool completely.