Vanilla update

And now for an update. The extract is definitely darkening, as you can see. However, since the internet doesn't include code for tasting pictures, you'll have to take my word that the extract is not exactly extracted yet. It's still a little raw (but smells great!). However, that didn't stop us from using it!
Prepping the vanilla for use. Since it was brand new and homemade, we had to instruct it on how it was supposed to flavor the cookies.
Clearly the extract figured it out because Shelby got into the cookie dough before they were even made. Here she is making sure the finished product tasted just as good.

Clearly our spooning technique needs a little work. Also, making cookies in an electric oven is really quite difficult. Apparently the Fahrenheit scale doesn't apply to electric ovens. Nevertheless, we overcame the oven and the cookies turned out great. Unfortunately, Ghirardelli neglected to mention that the recipe was for drop cookies rather than traditional chocolate chip cookies. From now on, we're sticking to the Nestle recipe! We'll continue to use the extract and update on its flavor and aroma.