The easiest cookies in the world. I promise.

It's a challenge cooking with an 8 year-old. My niece Jade always gets excited about baking with me, but as soon as we get the bowl out she gets a little distracted and long story short, I bake by myself and she watches Diary of a Wimpy Kid. These cookies, however, are the closest to successful I've been with her because they're so darn easy! Five ingredients, no prep, short baking time. Bonus: they're GLUTEN FREE.

They're also very flexible in terms of the flavors you want to add. These are the most basic form - chocolate chips only - but you can add coconut, chopped walnuts or almonds, dark chocolate chunks, even white chocolate or dried berries. Experiment (and share)!

Puddle Cookies
From Mrs. Smith Cooks
Makes about 18 cookies

1 1/2 C mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, dried shredded coconut, etc.)
2 C powdered sugar
1/3 C cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla
2 egg whites

Directions:  Preheat oven to 320 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, stir until completely mixed together. Drop large spoonfuls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until puffed and cracked on top. Be sure to let them cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before you move them because they need time to set. You're done!