The Fence

This year we are jumping into spring feet first (or maybe with a belly flop).  Feeling like the weather has neglected us for 6 + months, we have been pining and planning for spring.  It began with “We need a fence, a small private fenced area.” And bloomed (as Spring does) into a 50 post, 500 picket super project.  We (by we, I mean Tracy, my super husband) are 40 posts and 100’s of pickets into this project.  Did I mention all of the digging and cement mixing?  This has really been back breaking work.

The fence

The fence

So thank you, Tracy!  You are amazing.  I can't believe how wonderful this fence looks.

A great backdrop for the chicken coop

Let's make cookies to celebrate.  In our house, we love cookies.  One recipe we always use is a Quick Peanut Butter Cookie recipe from the Southern Living 2002 cookbook.  These little guys are quick and only have four ingredients.  Amazing.  I have put chocolate chips in them and even a chocolate kiss on top of them.  Many, many times I have eaten them plain. With this whole fence project I was wanting to make something sweet to enjoy after long days of working hard.  What is better than milk and  cookies?  I adapted the recipe to include almond butter instead of peanut butter and they were pretty darn good.

Quick Almond Butter Cookies
Adapted from the Quick Peanut Butter Cookie recipe in Southern Living 2002 cookbook

11/2 cups powdered sugar (I used regular sugar this time)
1 cup almond butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients into a bowl and stir them until blended well.  Roll cookies into 3/4 inch balls (or bigger if desired).  Bake at 325 degrees for about 10 minutes.  Let these little guys cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets then transfer to serve.   

Almond Butter Cookies