cabin fever.

I'm certainly glad to be on leave, and I'd rather be sitting at home than at work, but being cooped up in the house is starting to drive me a little crazy (crazier than usual).  

Because of the hypertension and swelling (not to mention the usual end of pregnancy symptoms) the most I do in a day is some house work and little walks.

Although I have a feeling that I may reflect back on this time fondly in a few months when I'm up to my eyeballs in diaper changes and feedings...

Aaanyways, 

I found a cookie recipe that intrigued me, and since I had all of the ingredients sitting in my pantry, I made some today.

Instead of regular softened or melted butter, this one called for browned butter.  I think it was a great idea, I could smell the nutty browned butter even as I was mixing the ingredients.  

I also used chopped dark chocolate (because I prefer it to chocolate chips), and chopped dry roasted  almonds (because I had them in the pantry - and for textural contrast).

I personally prefer oatmeal raisin over chocolate, but I'd say these turned out pretty well.

A definite repeat recipe.

A little bed time snack anyone?