~~~~Chocolate is cheaper than
therapy and you don’t need an appointment– Catherine Aitken
~~~ When I find something I adore, I become addicted
quickly, immediately, impossibly.
I become ridiculously smitten with the pleasure of it, the fulfillment
of it.
Sort of  like savoring
a hot fudge sundae and never quite taking the last bite.
Or playing the same song over and over and over again–but never
getting enough.
Or reading and re-reading Evening or Lolita just because the
language flows like syrup thru your veins.
Yes. I’ve been told I’m
a bit addictable and rather impossible.
I played Nora Jones on Saturday mornings for
one.   strait.
year.
My son finally hid the CD from me.
After my Nora addiction,
it was Amy Winehouse, then Adele.
For example, I muuust vacuum to THIS SONG!!
I’m also addicted to easy, semi-made cookie recipes.
As if I need more  c  h  o  c o  l  a  t  e.
Anyhow, here is my
newest, addictable, remarkable, unbelievable cookie recipe.
I’ve already made these stunning sins five times and Saint
Shirley has made them twice…. & passed the recipe onto all of her sisters.
I’m serious when I say, your ass will do the happy dance ~
‘bon appetit !
FABULOUS CHOCOLATE CHIP TOFFEE COOKES
1 box Devil’s Food
Cake Mix
2 eggs
½ cup of oil
1 ½  cup toffee pieces
1 ½  cup chocolate chips.
~~Nuts are (optional )
I used ¼ cup of pecans.
Directions: Mix together and roll into Tablespoon balls
(I use an ice-cream scoop ) Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes @ 350. Do not overcook.

–I made the yellow cake mix, too…but the Choooocolate ROCKS  Duluth  Minnesota!




I am so like you. I’ve listened to Florence + The Machine since last year. Dog Days Are Over is my “start the day” song. Always.
And no, it never gets old.
This recipe sounds pretty scrumptious…even though I don’t like chocolate…eeks…I know…I’m like a freak of nature.
xoox
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Kimberly.–Did I hear YOU DON”T LIKE CHOCOLATE?
WTH?
that is probably why you are beautifully thin
Xxx
Those chocolate ones are Devine!!!!!! Xxooo
Hope you like them as much as my ass does, Kimmy
))) XXX
An ice cream scoop? Oh my God. These are sinful but I will try them anyway. I, too, must have my chocolate fix- once a day or so. But it’s good for us, so some say. I choose to believe them. Thanks for the recipe.
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~~~Joan,
Xxxx
I shall bring you some the next time I see you
You had to go here didn’t you. You had to make me crave these awesome, over the top, come and get me cookies. I’m in your debt forever, thank you kindly mam!
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~~~Sandra,
Let me know how they turn out, will ya? Xx
They are rock stars.
Of course, I had to listen to a couple other of Adele’s songs……
I am SO making those cookies. ANYTHING made with Devils Food Cake is decadent!
Now I’m hungry! And I don’t have any toffee bits!
Irene recently posted..BLT
~~~~Irene,
Make them immediately!
You will not be disappointed, dear. Xx
MMMMM…both the chocolate and the yellow look yummy! But I am addicted to yellow cake, so I probably will go for them. Who cares about a stupid diet…I’m making them!
TheProDiva recently posted..Don’t Sleep On Healthy Options!!!
The chocolate cookies are MUCH BETTER & the Batter is lovely & moist
Try them…You may liiiiiike them Xxx
Hey now! Save me some! I mean it – at least one of each!
Google maps says it’s 20 hours and 1 minute to get from where I live to your place. That platter better not be empty when I arrive…

Phil recently posted..Ensnared
-HaaaaaaaHAAA,
believe me, Phil….If we lived closer,I’d bring you some immediately
where do you live anyway? Xxx
In the Maryland suburbs of the Baltimore / Washington DC region. Sandwiched between the two cities – about 15 minutes from Baltimore and 35 minutes from DC.
Phil recently posted..Ensnared
—Phil,
what do you do for a living?
Just being nosy ! xx
My Inner Chick recently posted..Addictable Me
I work as a Financial Executive for a private consortium of investors that own and operate a variety of enterprises and companies.
Yes, mild-mannered executive by day. By night however…
Phil recently posted..Ensnared
Now I’m going to have to try that cookie recipe. My mouth is watering! Chocolate just needs to be in everyone’s every day diet! No exceptions!
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Linda,
Your little ass will say “THANK YOUuuuuUU!” Xxx
Please come over and have coffee with me. You bring the bake goods I will put some fresh flowers in the kitchen counter. Love ya.
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~~~Dearest Adriana,
I’m on my way.
Leave the door open.
Xxx
Diet? What diet?
Those look fabulous. I have been known to play Jeff Buckley over and over and over until I actually can’t stand myself for listening any more.
Those cookies are on the agenda for the next batch of grandkids coming at the end of the month…
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OOOOOOO, Katy,
you must BAKE these little sins.
And yes, Jeff Buckley is LOVELY. Xx Let me know how the cookies turn out.
I love Adele! She and I have had a morning thing for the past several months. I just don’t want to let it go. Really, I just can’t let it go. I need my fix.
Those cookies look SO good!!! Please excuse me while I go sneak into the kitchen to go get me a chocolate chip cookie that me and the kids made this afternoon. They’ll never notice one missing right?

Laci recently posted..Project Unbreakable
Laci,
I think I’m madly in love w/ Adele… She is pure poetry.
Xxx
Make those cookies NOW
I KNEW there was a karmic connection! I am exactly like this. Obsessed with whatever I like!.
I have my morning songs, special ones for certain days of the week, and my vacuuming music too! Sometimes I like it LOUD and sometimes soft and slow. It is the same with books. Comfort!
And yes, my folks once hid some tapes from me too! And I also can never figure out why everyone is not fascinated with the things I love
. Hehehe – so fair!
That recipe looks scrumplicious! I’d better buy that oven real quick!
“Chocolate is cheaper than therapy and you don’t need an appointment” – just perfect.
For me one of the best therapies is reading your blog – the happiness is priceless, Kim!
You, Kim are addictive for sure! Hugs to you!
When I read your posts, I never want them to end!
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Dear Vidya,
My heart fills w/ little hugs every single time i read your beauiful words.
I’m serious.
You are so lovely, kind, & passionate.
When we meet, I shall hug you very tightly.
I am blowing you a kiss this very moment. XxxXx
Kim, those cookies look so enticing. Must show them to my daughter. These days, with me writing all the time, she’s our baker. Can’t wait to try them!
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Monica,
xx
Let me know what you think, my dear writer
the yellow cake looks soooo gooooood. if i see devil’s food cake and toffee in the kitchen, i will make this. (i’m not in charge of buying food:)
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ed,
you will love love love them. Xx
Really Kim, I don’t need these…but I probably can’t help myself.
PS I listen to the same songs over and over and over again too!
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Dear Bridget,
HaaaaaaaaaaaahAaaa. Xx
At least I’m not the only FREAK in the world
The best things in life are chocolate. Chocolate never cheats on me, never asks me whether the ironing has been done, does not mind my bad hair, big bum, bad temper days. What’s not to love?
That said. While these look like joy my bum is nearing the proportions of the one in the Bob Hudson song
‘I don’t think that I have ever seen,
a bum as big as your big bum
I bet you pay double fare,
pretending that its not there
I don’t think that I have ever seen anything
as big as your big bum
as big as your big bum’
So I probably won’t be making them just yet.
Haaaa,
Great song, E.
Make them anyhow, dearest
Life is too short. Xx
Mmmmmmm YUMMY!!!!
I am still playing Billy Joel’s ‘Just The Way You Are’, after 10 years. So there.
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Billy Joel?
Still.
That is Awesome, Mama A. Mr. Liverpool Loves Billy. Xx
Bake those cookies for your Fam
Omg that looks so good.
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OOO, Ashley,
Believe me, They Are
Xx
I’m drooling just lookin at that lot!
Dear Daft,
Yes, they are quite droolable. Xx
You sound so much like me. I go in phases where I eat the same food or listen to the same song or artist. I’ve done it since a was a teen. I was on an Adele kick for a year but it was Rolling in the deep that really had me hooked. I always had my breaking up song(s).
I definitely have to try those cookies! I’ve been told I make the best chocolate chip cookies but I doubt they’d beat those! Between blogging and those cookies I can feel my ass getting bigger all ready.
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~~~Carrie,
Xx Heee.
It’s almost worth having a larger Ass
And about Adele. I love Every. Single Song. she sings.
Those cookies look amazing!
And hehe I’m the same way-when I fall, I completely fall for something! xxx
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–Sometimes I fall so hard, Lorraine…that I cant’ get back up
Xxx
OK, I am making those cookies. Love to play with cake mixes and they look delicious! I get addicted to listening to certain singers also. Love Norah Jones and will play a new cd over and over when I first get it!
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~~~~Debbie,
You are my kind of girl xx
I love easy semi-made cookies & the cake mix is SOOoooo Goood.
Thanks for the recipe. I’m going to try it.
Pat Scattergood recently posted..One step at a time.
Pat,
Try. You will definitely LIKE. Xx
I loved your end-of-post disclaimer!
)
The cookies look delicious, and the semi-homemade aspect is so attractive. I would definitely use the chocolate cake mix, if I were to make these, which I won’t, because I would want to “eat all the things!”
I’m addictable, too (no kidding). Whether it’s a food (a homemade breakfast sandwich every day for breakfast), or a song (can’t get “Bohemian Rhapsody” out of my head), or a scent (Bath & Body Works Twisted Peppermint), or a social network (ahem Facebook, there’s a reason I gave you up for Lent!), I latch on and don’t let go until something more addictive comes along.
At least it’s not drugs and alcohol.
xoxo
Ellen,
Yes! Scents, too! I love Fendi.
And I’m addicted to some people. Haaa.
No. I’m not a stalker.
Please make those cookies
Xx
btw, Bohemian Rhapsody Rocksssss.
Kim, the faboulous chocolate chip toffee cookies are so good, but only 2nd to St. Shirley’s
chocolate chip cookies.
Love You
Dad
Dadddy,
I love you more than chocolate cookies and everything in the entire world
Xxxxx
And here I thought I was the only addictive personality – you described it perfectly:
Mandy
” ~~~ When I find something I adore, I become addicted
quickly, immediately, impossibly.”
You and me both dear Kim!
Fab recipe!
Mandy – The Complete Cook Book recently posted..Late afternoon ride over the N2
Mandy,
Xx
We have Lots in common…even though we are thousands of miles apart
Personally? I love little addictions. Last Friday I was so exhausted and the only thing that got me out of bed was a handful of chocolate chips waiting for me in the kitchen. Yum. Little gifts.
Wild Child Mama recently posted..Me? A Christian? Jesus Christ.
Wild Mama,
Chocolate is a great thing to get outta bed for!!!! Xx Yes, the little gift in life….
I am the same!! Playing the same song or album over & over & never getting enough. For one year, (about) every Saturday morning, it was Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’ Oh, my gosh – I knew all those songs by heart (I guess?!). This recipe sounds awesome & a calorie fest no doubt.
Thanks Kim!
Liz,
I need to check out Joni Mitchell’s –Blue….
Glad to know I’m not the only addictable chick
Xx
Sounds Yummy!
I’ll make you some, Tia.
XXx
Those cookies look delicious!
Life is addictive!
Lady Fi recently posted..A colourful world
Lady Fi,
Your blog is addictive.
Xxx
OMG Kim, you can bet that these are on the menu here this week!
LOVE chocolate anything, and these sound amazing.
Thank you so very much for sharing the recipe here.
Sending you wishes for a beautiful day!
xo.
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Lisa,
I hope your ass loves them as much as mine does. Haa.. Xxx
Very yummy looking.. I am not much of a baker, I prefer savory cooking. I will however give these a go ( I need to make something yummy for my son’s class room. You might say this post arrived at the perfect time. As for you addiction to music, honey, you’re not alone. I do the same thing.. Currently mine is Patsy Cline – not sure if it’s me or if it’s because I am flushing out a story and the character. Not sure yet.
Brenda recently posted..What Would You Do If You Could Not Fail
Patsy is one of my all time faves.
I was addicted to her after **Sweet Dreams**.
Xx Kissssssssssssss
Listen, I gave up biscuits & gravy yesterday morning after I finished entering my food choices from Saturday into my hand-held thinga-ma-bob and discovered I’d gone over by 500 calories on my daily goal. I opted, whining, crying and slinging snot, not to fix biscuits and gravy. NOW I come here and you, you heathen woman, attempt to tempt me with these cookies?
Somedays it doesn’t do to get out of bed.
nan @ lbddiaries recently posted..Scene from Life With Alpha Hubby 2
~~~~Nan,
Make the cookies! Life is too damn short!
Eat. Chocolate.
Love Chocolate.
Devour Chocolate.
Am I tempting you yet? I am very naughty.
Xxxx Kissssssssssssssss
biscuits & gravy? OMG.
oohh., so sweet., but it’s to make me hungry lol.,
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Quite Sweet xx
I’m SO much like you in that aspect! If there is something I like I can’t give it up until it’s run it’s course…right now, I’m all about appetizers!
Hugs to you and the cookies look amazing!
Ann recently posted..Chicken Salad Redux
Ann,
Appetizers are better than the main course!! Xx
Sening you love.
Yum. Does the wine go with the cookies too? Please say yes.
Jessica recently posted..Bring On The Sunshine
Jessica,
Yes. Yes. Yes.
Red Wine goes with e v e r y t h i n g. Xx
Yum, Send me some. I love the songs I never grow tired of – they are like close friends. the one addiction I am trying to fight is spending so much time on FB. but those cookies would help me through it.
xxx
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Dear e,
All of these little pleasures & so little time.
You will LOVE these cookies…and they are quite easy to make or I would be making them!! Haa
Kiss for you in NY. xx
Wow. These sound really unusual. Cookies made from a cake mix!!!! I’m intrigued. But especially by the toffee pieces. Now where would I get those???? Only thing I can think is to break up Heath bars??? Love the idea of drinking a bottle of wine with a plateful of cookies. Divine decadence!
Jann Huizenga recently posted..Ricotta Mousse with Honey, Direct from Sicily
Jann,
yes! the Heath Bars would work….but break them in small pieces.
The wine is exquisite w/ them. I buy Cupcake Red Velvet…..
Try it. Try it.
Kiss for you in Italy, dear. X
I think we all are addictable, it’s a speciality of women:) I can be addicted to anything which I like:)
Julie recently posted..wisdom teeth
Julie,
Being “”Addictable”" doesn’t need to be a bad thing, does it? X
Mmmm…those look good! I’ll have to try out the recipe. I love that you have Cupcake wine, too.
thoughtsappear recently posted..Dear Diary, Why Is the Rum Gone?
I am also addicted to Cupcake Wine
) Xxx
I was stuck on Somebody That I Used To Know – both the Walk Off The World and the Gotye versions. Several times a day, every day, last month. Still like it, lots.
I am going to steal your recipe but leave out the toffee and pecans. Yum Yum yum. Prolly add extra choc chips.
My fat a$$ is a lost cause, might as well bring it on.
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Hey, Beverly,
Yes, you can leave out or add what you like.
Please let me know how the cookies turn out… Okay? Xxx
Okay.. you know you can’t wave chocolate around in front of me and expect me not to react in the way that I am right now.. drooling lol. I am completely drooling right now and I wish I had these cookies right now lol
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Dear Kay,

you must bake these and give me your thoughts
You will looooooooooove them. Xx
My Inner Chick recently posted..Addictable Me
So hungry now and I just ate, lol. Thanks for the recipe share, I think I’ll try some of that wine, though, looks good
~~~Dear A,
The Chocolate cookies are Purrrfect w/ the Cupcake Wine. Xxx
My Inner Chick recently posted..Addictable Me
I get totally addicted to things too!
Blond Duck recently posted..Simple
Good, Ducky,
X
I feel better about myself now
Ha.ha… the addict within. Indeed. I struggle with the same mind. The Buddhists would have a field day with us!
(kidding aside, I learn so much from their ways…).
those choco-chip toffee cookies look mighty fine (and yes, rather addictive
xo.
Kelly @ Inspired Edibles recently posted..Strawberry Coconut Spelt Muffins
–Kelly
Yes, rather Addictive is putting it mildly.
Sending you a big Buddhist hug. Xx
My Inner Chick recently posted..Addictable Me
I get addicted to things too…like these days I can’t go to sleep without Trader Joe’s 72% dark chocolate. It’s addicting stuff.
I will never make these cookies! They look way too fabulous for me to tamper with.

Ameena recently posted..i have no execution
Ameena,
NO!
You must make them. Not much tampering involved
Cuz I’m all about simplicity. Xx
My Inner Chick recently posted..Addictable Me
You got good taste in music and those cookies look awesome!
Patricia recently posted..Cover me in Cobalt
Patrica,
Xx Oh, and then devour them…
the secret is to bake the cookies while you blast Adele
My Inner Chick recently posted..Addictable Me
I tend to get very obsessive about some things too. Whenever I get a new album I have to listen to it repeatedly until I just can’t listen to it anymore.
But damn those cookies look good.
Also, I’ve missed you
Good to be back. XOXO
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Miss you, too. Xx
My Inner Chick recently posted..Addictable Me
I will have to check out your recipe because whenever I make my own cookies from scratch, they always come out FLAT!
Kristy @PampersandPinot recently posted..Spring in my Step
Kristy,
Try these & let me know if they stay flat!! XX
My Inner Chick recently posted..Addictable Me
But what fun is vacuuming without some good background music? Makes the process much more enjoyable…if I can even say it’s enjoyable, haha. I’m the same way re getting easily addicting to something I discover/love. I’m the worst with food, of course. I’ll crave certain items from restaurants and find myself eating it once or twice a week. Oops!
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I agree, Caroline.
For example, I am very much addicted to flat bread now!
I just ordered the Asian Flat Bread again… & it’s DELIShhhhhhhhh. xx
I will definitely try these! On a sad note, I just wanted to let you know how much I have been thinking about you today. A family friend’s sister was murdered yesterday. It wasn’t just her. It was her, her husband and her 26 y/o son. They were all killed by their 22 y/o son. He shot them all with a rifle. It is devastating. Absolutely horrific. Thanks for bringing awareness to violence, like you do!
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~~Kelley,
I am sooo sorry.
My heart stopped as I read this.
I am so so so so so sorry.
I am praying for the family & you this very moment.
Xxx
I myself do NOT have an addictive personality. Which is a good thing or all of this cocaine might be an issue.
I jest of course.
I’m a drinker.
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I love love love youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.
…..Cuz you tickle my funny bone to the max. xx
Note to self: MUST MAKE COOKIES!
The Bipolar Diva recently posted.."But They Are Only Shoes!"
Do it, Diva.
You will not be disappointed!! XXX LOVE.
My Inner Chick recently posted..Addictable Me
Kim, I took one look at the tray of cookies and my breath caught in my throat, my heart slowed down, and I broke out into a cold sweat! Indeed, the addict within making an appearance! Oh my goodness! How utterly sinful! I hereby take the liberty of renaming these cookies, “Better than Sex Chocolate Chip Toffee Cookies!” Oh yeah! hee hee! And the Cupcake wine I am so dying to try! I’ll have you know I’m making my mom bring me a bottle when she comes to Spain in the summer! Have you tried the Angelfood Cupcake wine, lady? If so, tell me about it!
hAaaaaaa,
))
Nobody can quite comment as beautifully as my dear Bella.
You could give classes on “How to comment Puuurfectly on blogs!!
Angelfood Cupcake wine? OoooH, My.
Love Love Love.
My Inner Chick recently posted..651 Days
~~~ When I find something I adore, I become addicted
quickly, immediately, impossibly.
That is EXACTLY me, and it goes for everything. As you said, it can be one singer or one song playing again and again. It also goes to food at the same place, ordering the same thing and sitting at the same table. I become addicted to a TV show, to a Blog
I loved that you mentioned it
Nikki,
Xx
you r a girl after my own heart
Your blog is fabulous – cooking with a side of attitude is totally harmless
And what a gorgeous recipe!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Latest: Maple Raisin Ice Cream
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HaaaHaa,
) Xx
I am not harmless !! At least that’s what I’ve been told
I tend to have an addictive personality so I understand. I’ll order the same thing at my fav restaurant every week for a year before I think to try something else. And I get over attached to my fav t-shirts or jeans. And don’t even try to give me my favorite bag of snacks and expect me not to finish it off in one sitting. Ah well. I guess it keeps things uncomplicated.
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