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First, if you were concerned, I got Divergent on release day in the mail. Thank you FedEx for coming through for this gal ;) it was definitely a lovely evening full of Theo James!
Second, buying a vacuum cleaner is like buying a car (sort of). So much research and so much doubt! Haha – I just want one that won’t break on me after two years. Right now the debate is between a Dyson and a Shark. It’s kind of like iOS vs. Android. Android lovers will forever devote themselves to Android and never say anything bad about it and same with iOS. I just want some REAL reviews. I want to hear the good AND the bad, ya know? I know a lot of things you buy is, “you get what you pay for” and I know our $75 vacuum that sounds like there’s a dying rat inside is clearly getting what we paid for, BUT is $400 for a Dyson really necessary? Is it excessive? Or can I live with a $150 Shark and trust it won’t crap out on me? Agh, decisions, decisions. It’s hard being an adult sometimes ;) I’ve even watched YouTube videos on these vacuums and I still can’t decide. Ugh, I just don’t want to put my money in the wrong place, that’s all.
OMG. Wait. There’s such thing as an $800 vacuum. Seriously?! I wonder if it’s *that* good to invest in one. Like will you have to buy another in a lifetime? Haha, I won’t be testing that theory out but man, $800 for a vacuum!! I don’t love my floors THAT much!
I love salty and sweet especially in cookies! These salted chocolate chunk cookies aren’t exactly a novel idea but I honestly cannot resist chocolate chunk cookies that have sea salt flakes sprinkled on top. They look so pretty! They’re probably the cookies I’d reach for first in any situation, but then again, if I were put in a cookie situation, I’d probably, realistically take one of each, haha
Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (188 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup (114 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170 g) chocolate chunks
- Maldon sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (191 °C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.1 1/2 cups (188 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.1/2 cup (114 g) unsalted butter, 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- Add the egg yolks, egg, and vanilla extract and mix until incorporated. Carefully add the flour mixture to the bowl and mix until dough forms.2 large egg yolks, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Using a spatula, fold in the chocolate chunks.1 cup (170 g) chocolate chunks
- Using a large cookie scoop, scoop dough onto prepared cookie sheets and sprinkle sea salt flakes on top.Maldon sea salt flakes
- Bake 10-12 minutes (the cookies will firm up as they cool if they still look soft to you).
- Let cool for 10 minutes on the cookie sheet then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
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I can’t wait to hear about the vacuum! please let us know what you go with. These cookies are absolutely making me freak out at 7:30 in the morning. yum!
Yeah for salt! Yeah for cookies! Yeah for cookies with salt!
I have a Shark and it works pretty well. In my dream house I want a central vacuum system – but that is a long way off. I will just settle for eating these delicious cookies dreaming about it
I want a central vacuum system too!! Sounds so much more efficient than having an upright!
First, those cookies look awesome!
Second, I have both a Dyson and a Shark so I’ll give you my opinion :) I’ve had the Dyson DC25 for a couple of years and it works well. It’s easy to clean the filters and switch from carpet to hard floor. I have one rug though that it doesn’t seem to clean that well and with two dogs and a cat, I can still see little bits of fur unless I REALLY go over it.
Recently I got a Shark Navigtor for our lake house and it’s awesome. I’ve only had it a few month though so I can’t attest to its durability. I used it on the same rug I mentioned above and it sucked up ALL the fur. Might be that it’s new though. It’s really easy to use. Has a nice long cord. Switches easily from carpet to hard woods.
Having used both, I’d go with the Shark since it’s about half the cost of a Dyson.
Thanks for the genuine and honest review, Mel! We ended up going with a Dyson ’cause the one I wanted was just much lighter than the Shark but it was a hard choice especially cause of price!! I hope the Dyson lasts! Haha
Gah! Salt on chocolate cookies is a must if you ask me! There’s just something about the salty/sweet combo that gets me every time. About the vacuum? We have an Oreck, which is super lightweight – a must for stairs if you’re packing it up and down them. How’d I know years later we’d have all hardwood and not need a vacuum any more. :-) Good luck with your decision!
Ah, thanks Kristi! We ended up going with the Dyson!
Hey, I feel ya with the vacuum cleaner. Mines about dead, so I’m gonna wait for your final review in the one you purchase. :) As for the cookie, this classic looks awesome!
GORGEOUS girl! Pass me those cookies! xo
We are doing some research for a vacuum too! The last one we had broke in just a YEAR – a year! Going back and forth on investing in a nice Dyson. Back to the cookies, yeah, these look super amazing! Love anything salted. :)
We ended up with a Dyson!
Sometimes you just really need a cookie just like these. Big, full of chocolate and sprinkled with salt. I need these today!
This big fat cookie looks FAB! I can’t get enough of salt and chocolate.