Sweet and Salty Cookies

I found this cookie recipe on Pinterest, my go to place for new recipes these days.  I've made these cookies a few times and they are always a hit!

1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour (I use whole wheat pastry flour or oat flour)
1/2 tsp. of salt
1/4 tsp. of baking soda
1/2 cup of butter at room temperature
1/2 cup of tightly packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup of granulated sugar
1 egg (beaten)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup milk chocolate chip
1/2 cup peanut butter chips (I didn't have these on hand so I just left them out)
1/2 cup broken up pretzel pieces
Preztel Salt or Sea Salt

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a larger bowl, beat the butter and sugars together on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). On low speed, slowly add the beaten egg and vanilla extract. Beat to combine, scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add the flour mixture and beat just until there are no more streaks of flour. Stir in the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and preztels. Cover and refrigerate for an hour.
Preheat the oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop out well rounded tablespoonfuls of the dough and sprinkle with pretzel salt. Leave about 2 inches between each ball. Bake for 10 minutes. If you prefer crispier cookies increase the baking time by 1-2 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing.

Summer Salad

My mom made this salad for me two summers ago when I had Jack Henry and I was obsessed with it.  So delicious and easy!

cucumber
tomato
avocado
basil
100% whole wheat bread
olive oil
balsamic vinegar
cut up cucumber, tomato and avocado into big chunks and put into bowl.  i use equal parts cucumber and tomato, and less avocado.
buy a fresh loaf of bread and cut 1 or 2 thick slices.  brush lightly with olive oil and place on grill pan to toast.  cut into large cubes and place on top of salad. 
top salad with strips of basil and finish with balsamic vinegar.