#36. Astros Cookies

In celebration of their recent victory.

With hopes of a repeat!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 2 sticks premium butter

• 1 cup white sugar

• 2 eggs

• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract

• 1 bag of Astros M&Ms (found online as well as at some Kroger and HEB grocery stores)

• Handful of optimism

• Sprinkle of hope

• Dash of derring-do

Directions

1. Preheat over to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

3. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda.

4. In a separate mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.

5. Add eggs, then vanilla extract.

6. Gradually beat in dry ingredient mixture.

7. Form into mounds (get it???) that are evenly spaced on cookie sheets.

8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until just a bit brown.

9. Enjoy with ice-cold milk.