[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

In the time it takes me to go to the store and buy a cookie I would be eating the cookie, not half way through making a batch. (and you didn't consider the time it took to go to the store to buy the ingredients)

There is something nice about purchasing the number of cookies I want to eat rather than storing over a dozen for later.

But, you didn’t consider money saved or if someone has the ability to make cookies? IMO that’s why they go buy them???

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

If you haven't tried this yet, freeze the dough before cooking. Takes a little longer since you have to cook it first but it will be warm and taste fresher.

To be honest, cookies are my weakness. You can have all the pies and cakes, give me COOKIES! So when there is a newly baked batch in the house filling it with wonderful aromas, they don't last longer than a few days. It's a treat so we don't bake or eat them often for a reason.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

But, you didn’t consider money saved or if someone has the ability to make cookies? IMO that’s why they go buy them???

Yeah, I did consider that.

I can buy three cookies...

OR

I can buy five pounds of flour, five pounds of sugar, a bag of brown sugar, a box of salt, tins of baking soda and cinnamon, a lemon to squeeze, a bottle of vanilla extract, a bag of walnuts, and a dozen eggs. Then I buy electricity to heat the oven for an hour. When I'm done I'll have a couple dozen cookies but I will have spent more than just buying three.

Sometimes I would rather pay more per cookie at somewhere like Crumbl than buy all the supplies I would need to make two dozen of each of the varieties available at Crumbl.

There is a price for convenience - sometimes it is worth it.

[Taltarzac725]

I love Nothing Bundt Cakes for some reason .

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Is there a new Outback Steakhouse around there? I also heard about a new Target?

Both should be in that same area but I haven't ventured over in a while to actually see them.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Yeah, I did consider that.

I can buy three cookies...

OR

I can buy five pounds of flour, five pounds of sugar, a bag of brown sugar, a box of salt, tins of baking soda and cinnamon, a lemon to squeeze, a bottle of vanilla extract, a bag of walnuts, and a dozen eggs. Then I buy electricity to heat the oven for an hour. When I'm done I'll have a couple dozen cookies but I will have spent more than just buying three.

Sometimes I would rather pay more per cookie at somewhere like Crumbl than buy all the supplies I would need to make two dozen of each of the varieties available at Crumbl.

There is a price for convenience - sometimes it is worth it.

Wow, no stocked pantry? But then I forget from time to time that some people don't use their kitchens. I can only speak for myself but I've never eaten a store-bought cookie that tastes better than homemade.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Both should be in that same area but I haven't ventured over in a while to actually see them.

Me neither. I am usually in the Southern Trace, Sumter Landing or 441/27 areas. Had gotten to other areas when the Barnstorm Theater as well as the Rialto were open.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

I love Nothing Bundt Cakes for some reason .

I get them when I have a BOGO bundtlet coupon. They're okay, but not great. I already have most of the ingredients I need to make my own cookies. At the moment I have all the ingredients I need to make Italian wedding cookies, shortbread, and oatmeal-raisin cookies. I pretty much always have THOSE ingredients in the house all the time. I've never had a store-bought hamentashen in Florida that I've actually liked, mine are infinitely better so when I'm in the mood for those, I'll go to Fresh Market and buy the dried apricots and prunes to make my own filling. And when I want to make a cake, I usually stick with Betty Crocker or Duncan Hines, and pick up unsweetened chocolate to make my own frosting from scratch. It's like, an extra $5 for the cake mix and chocolate, not a big deal, and I can just add it to my weekly grocery trip.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Yeah, I did consider that.

I can buy three cookies...

OR

I can buy five pounds of flour, five pounds of sugar, a bag of brown sugar, a box of salt, tins of baking soda and cinnamon, a lemon to squeeze, a bottle of vanilla extract, a bag of walnuts, and a dozen eggs. Then I buy electricity to heat the oven for an hour. When I'm done I'll have a couple dozen cookies but I will have spent more than just buying three.

Sometimes I would rather pay more per cookie at somewhere like Crumbl than buy all the supplies I would need to make two dozen of each of the varieties available at Crumbl.

There is a price for convenience - sometimes it is worth it.

Most kitchens has flour, sugar, spices, vanilla, salt, baking soda, and a cook. Now will admit may have to go buy specialty ingredients one likes, for me only macadamia….. I also make my own coffee for 9 cents cup. Or I could go to Starbucks and takeout loan for cup of coffee?

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Howdy

You must Love Cookies driving to Orlando...wow

We go to Disney every 4 weeks, for 2-3 days. Zip over to DS for Gideon’s, as long as the line is less than an hour. (The longest wait was 2 hours and 46 minutes that I know of).
We buy one each of Pistachio Toffee Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Crunch, and Triple Chocolate. One slice of True Red Velvet, and a Peanut Butter Cold Brew. The cookies are so large 1/4 is more than enough at a sitting. We freeze them cutting in (1.5oz) quarters.

The cake takes us 3-4 days at 6-7 layers it’s a large slice. I make traditional Southern Red Velvet cake, but it just too much, unless all the kids come down.

My Triple Chocolate Traverse City Cherry Cookies are 5oz, I make a batch keep a few and ship the rest to our sons. I don’t bake with sugar, only local honey or stevia fresh leaf.

[laryb]

Always grab a couple of Chocolate Chip cookies at the Costco Food Court. We bring some home to freeze, but they hand them to you warm, and can't stop biting until it's gone. We also thaw them, and 10-15 seconds in the micro brings them back. I think they're worth the $2.49 each

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by asianthree

We go to Disney every 4 weeks, for 2-3 days. Zip over to DS for Gideon’s, as long as the line is less than an hour. (The longest wait was 2 hours and 46 minutes that I know of).
We buy one each of Pistachio Toffee Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Crunch, and Triple Chocolate. One slice of True Red Velvet, and a Peanut Butter Cold Brew. The cookies are so large 1/4 is more than enough at a sitting. We freeze them cutting in (1.5oz) quarters.

The cake takes us 3-4 days at 6-7 layers it’s a large slice. I make traditional Southern Red Velvet cake, but it just too much, unless all the kids come down.

My Triple Chocolate Traverse City Cherry Cookies are 5oz, I make a batch keep a few and ship the rest to our sons. I don’t bake with sugar, only local honey or stevia fresh leaf.

Gideon's Bakehouse


Thanks for the tip.

[Taltarzac725]

Carolina Cookie Company


We have been getting these for special occasions for about five years.



Very good. I am not a Foodie though. My brother had sent these about five years back for Mother's Day and I tried some and soon found an excuse to order some myself.

[Howdy]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Is there a new Outback Steakhouse around there? I also heard about a new Target?

Unlike most replies I will give you a straight up 100% answer.

Yes Outback & Target are both located in Trailwinds shopping plaza. Both are open for business,
Target just opened so I would give it 3-4 more days, before going the new store just opened " Madness " is alive & in full Throttle !
Plus they handed out a $10.00 Coupon which has added to the " Madness ".

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

Originally Posted by dtennent

Excellent cookies aren’t that hard to make. In the time it takes to go to a store and buy the cookies, you would be half way through making a batch. Besides, we are retired with lots of time on our hands. I know this because you are taking the time to read this forum!

Homemade are the best!