Student + High School = Homework

Ways to beat the pressure that is bearing down.

By Safa Talal
Published Friday, March 13, 2009

Stressed out?

Instead of starting your homework at 11:00 Pm because you’re too busy watching TV and doing nothing, try doing it earlier!

Also we all know that when teachers say “Review your notes” you really don’t. Yeah, that’s right, you go on Msn or Facebook instead. Just for a change, read over your notes once or until you actually understand what you’re learning, don’t be lazy. If you do you’re probably going to end up asking your friend for the homework answers the next day.

Want something to eat while studying? Well nothing is better than Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Preheat oven to 165 degrees.

Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.

In a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until blended. Beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until mixture is light and creamy. Mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. Stir in the chocolate

Makes 18 cookies:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 cups chocolate chips

chips using a wooden spoon. Drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. Cookies should be about 3 inches apart.

Bake until the edges are lightly toasted.