Chocolate chip cookies are a favorite comfort food of nearly everyone. They're chewy, full of flavor, and chocolate-y...perfect in most people's book!

In celebration of Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on May 15,  here is a favorite recipe from KLTV's Mama Steph that we think you'll enjoy; just leave out the cherries if you prefer your cookies without fruit.

MamaSteph’s Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

2 cups + 2 tbsp plain flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 sticks of unsalted, melted butter (then cooled)

1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar

1 large egg

1 large egg yolk

2 tsp real vanilla extract (you know how I feel about imitation vanilla! Don’t go there!)

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

From the Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas:

May is National Moving Month, which kicks off the busiest time of year for Americans changing residencies. Unfortunately, it also means unlicensed movers and dishonest scammers are waiting to take advantage of unwary consumers.

In 2012, BBB received over 1.4 million moving-related inquiries and more than 9,300 complaints against movers. Complaints included damaged or missing items, big price increases over originally-quoted estimates, late deliveries, and goods being “held hostage” for additional (disputed) payment.

“Almost anyone with a truck and a website can claim to be legitimate moving company”, said Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Serving Central East Texas. “If you don’t take the time to make sure a company is trustworthy, however, you may end up paying thousands of extra dollars for lost or damaged items. In some cases, your items may not get delivered at all.”

By Jessica Domel

I’ve decided, after much consideration, that food has the ability to bring families, friends and foes together, brighten someone’s day and sustain our lives. That’s a pretty big responsibility for anyone or anything.

The healing power of food stuck in my mind as I was thinking about a friend of mine who is going through a pretty difficult time. I was dwelling on my lengthy list of things to do when I saw a note on Facebook about her troubles.

In that instant, my to-do list faded to the background and I began to contemplate how I could best get a casserole or plate of cookies to her home. We live hours away from each other, and while I can’t be there for her in person, I knew that a plate of my chocolate chip cookies or my King Ranch Chicken casserole would let her know I’m there.

Food can have such power in our lives.